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Altering was easy, I just had to widen the neckline and not add buttons

If you think you might remove your jacket or you have opted not to wear a blazer or sport coat at all, then you might consider adding a tie or a bowtie, since just a shirt and pants without a tie might be too casual for most weddings

Benjie by Maggie Sottero is another beautifully detailed fit-and-flare made with shimmer and illusion

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