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At the tip of the point I made two bigger box pleats (like in the green polonaise at Kyoto Costume Institute's book) which create an "en fourreau"-effect, especially as the stripes match

The goal is to embrace the relaxed atmosphere of the celebration while maintaining a refined and event-appropriate appearance

You can absolutely still look chic and appropriate in flats

Two inseam pockets at waistline

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