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Some companies are getting rid of formal office wear and moving entirely to casual wear, making every day a casual Friday

For others, it always depends on the weather

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Instead of focusing only on price, look for a dress that balances comfort, coverage, movement, and a graceful wedding-ready finish

Wear it for homecoming, graduation or any semi-formal occasion

But heres the real question was this just fashion or a calculated statement