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Even in the most relaxed settingsrunning errands, weekend brunch, school eventsa refined man should understand proportion, fit, and cohesion

Browns, modes, and neutral tints, with black and white, make the prettiest dresses for the street. The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness , pg 29 (1872) Trained walking dresses are common, but frowned upon, as they tend to gather up debris from the street

The muted gown is simple enough to wear to a more polished office party or dress up with statement shoes and an evening bag for a night out on the town

Should you need some visual stimulation to get your style creativity going, consult the catwalks of Alberta Ferretti, Dries Van Noten, and Erdemall three served up pitch-perfect variations on the look

I think because then I have more options as to what I do with it

What works less well is heavy embellishment on top of a soft peach or blush, since the combination can overwhelm the delicacy of the lighter shade