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Slay off your contemporary look by wearing the light-hued cardigan with blue pants and black dress sneakers, and stay off the limited vogue

She bounces in, her black mermaid hair loose beneath a Yankees cap, dressed in perfect Los Angeles athleisure: slouchy off-the-shoulder sweatshirt, cropped workout pants, Nike sneakers

Adding a petticoat to a retro black swing dress gives it more volume, and accessories like polka dot scarves or bright-coloured belts may add a lot of personality

Black ankle boots with a pointed toe elongate the leg line, and a black shoulder bag pulls the whole look together

An invisible back zipper ensures a sleek, streamlined fit