The rubakha was an oversized shirt that could be worn by both men and women and was included in most outfits
We love the look of this jacket style when worn with coordinating lug sole loafers, but it reads just as effortlessly cool when paired with sneakers, flats, or ankle boots
Buttermilk Substitute: Add cup plain low-fat or whole-fat yogurt mixed with cup water
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