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Given that the weather was a bit chilly when we took these photos, I layered the strapless dress over a classic button down

The French square cuff and crisp Giza cotton make it perfect for formal settings

Retro Garden Flowers Groovy Floral Cheerful 60s 70s Pattern 2 Orange Brown and Beige A-Line Dress Designed and sold by kierkegaard $55.64 $55.64 Super-easy returnsProblem

Although the cheeky nod to the CND logo hits differently knowing that Blair would lead us into Iraq a few years later

Depending on the fruit juice you use, you might need to add more or less honey to the citrus vinaigrette

Matching your dress (my fav), neutral (brown or black smokey or cream vintagey), or contrasting