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Styling the kaftan requires an understanding of both proportion and context

The 1940s saw a real heyday for peplum dresses exaggerating the nipped-in waist, with short peplums, long peplums, asymmetrical peplums, flounced and flat, draped and tiered peplums, peplums which tied sarong-style at the waist

While less common, navy suede or leather shoes can work exceptionally well with light-to-medium brown suits

Otherwise, choosing a form that is several sizes smaller than you everywhere is what gives you the best guarantee that youll match your shape

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