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Trousers should be slim but not tight, sitting cleanly on your waist without a belt (use braces or side adjusters instead, as belt loops break the clean formal line)

Andrew Stockman, a professor of investigative eye research at University College in London, tried to recreate the "dress effect" in the diagram below

Using a stable knit would make the sewing process easier

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From long lace sleeves to flirty cap sleeves, it's a detail that can totally boost your look

This is where a well-fitted long sleeve knit top becomes essential light enough to stay comfortable, yet perfect for layering when needed