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Tuck half of your shirt dress into the waistband of your jeans and cinch with a belt

Bolden-Morris, who has committed to Boston College, told NBCBLK the dress and message were all Torrences idea but she was glad and blessed to have helped him convey the message that he wanted to convey. Related: Teen Accepted to Stanford After Writing #BlackLivesMatter 100 Times on Application Torrence learned how to sew by watching tutorial videos on YouTube

Smart casual can be a tricky thing to wrap your head around, but throwing a pair of black jeans into the mix makes it a lot simpler

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But, you can also personalize it a little with its adjustable straps that can be tied in a halter, crisscross, or straight strap style