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These gowns felt like they were whimsical enough to be worn while barefoot on a beach, but more elevated than your average beach maxi dress

A large percentage of the French prints in my collection feature a shawl, not just as another accessory but as an integral part of the ensemble, and often held open in order to see the design

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