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Designed with a classic mandarin collar and short sleeves, it features a full button-front closure for easy dressing

If you want your nude shoes to really blend into your skin, pick a strappy pair of stilettos

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Similarly, throwing a contrasting colored cardigan or trench coat will add to the overall refinement without sending it straight into wedding territory

LEFTOVERS: Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator

Even plain olive oil and balsamic vinegar will elevate everything