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You could go with a Harrington jacket in cotton, maybe a linen jacket such as this green one, I would even argue you could wear a bomber jacket or maybe a leather jacket if that suits the overall outfit

Amy tries again.How about size-18 dresses? That would be rare, the shop assistant replies

Choose a full-skirted tea-length dress in a soft floral print or a solid pastel, with a modest scoop or boat neckline and half- or three-quarter-length sleeves

Navy is the absolute winner, and you can also go for deeper yellow shades and oranges but ensure it matches with your shoe undertones

Make sure you tuck your shirt into your trousers for a put-together look, and finish your outfit with a belt in black or tan leather