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Some may opt for bold prints adorned with vibrant colors that celebrate youthfulness and exuberance

In some cocktail attire settings, you can also get away with wearing a nice pair of jeans with a formal enough top

One more good-to-know fact that sets REI Co-op apart from the other brands is that they gear their womens styles toward women of all sizes, offering dresses in sizes XS to 3XL

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I had two obvious choices in my head for this Christmas movie outfit: Holly Gennaro-McClane or John McClane