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For business-casual environments, a linen midi in navy or black with a fitted top layer reads as considered and professional

You might not want to bling too much in the office, so save the jewels for later

Keep the front of your hair smooth and secure it in a bun at the nape of your neck, then gently loosen a few pieces to frame your face

If you talk with your hands, gesture animatedly, or laugh hard, a dress that constrains those movements will frustrate you

But with one bridesmaid in Long Beach, New York and another in Long Beach, California, getting everyone together for a group shopping trip might be close to impossible