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I had the best consultant, Ro, who knew my style just from showing her a few photos

In fact, this forced me to really be mindful about the items I was choosing to keep

The two side pockets

For a ceremony in a house of worship, you may need more coverage than a wrap V-neck provides, in which case a light layer helps

While the stuffed shoulders might seem a touch out of date now, the oversized silhouette has never been more in style, and Vanessa's inspired styling - including the waist-cinching side buttoning and allowing a peek of the clashing blue dress underneath - make the look feel fresh and modern

Buckles were used ornamentally and there was a revival of the buckle forms of the eighteenth century and the use of surviving eighteenth-century buckles