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A skirt that skims, not clings
From Anthro: This season, were smitten with sweeping silhouettes and harvest-inspired hues and this darling set delivers both
Webster believes that the reason for this might be that since shadows are bluish, our brains are used to discounting the color
Read the venue and the season alongside the dress code, and let all three inform your choices
Save: JJ's House Chiffon Evening Shawl, $18 Spend: Etsy Chiffon Wrap, $37 Splurge: Terani Couture Sheer Beaded Capelet Overlay, $198 A Cashmere Scarf LaVine loves a cashmere scarf and recommends looking for one that comes in a variety of colors, so you have options (all three of these pricing options fit the bill)