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by Melissa Kagan

Belt and bag

Myra's slim frame practically begged us to accessorize her waist with a belt. A glossy patent one added the perfect shine to her otherwise subdued look. If she were shortwaisted, we would have advised against this; the wide belt would've eaten up what waist she did have, emphasizing her problem. And while the bracelet we outfitted Myra with added a shot of color to her dark outfit, we felt that her bag needed to break up the monotony as well. That's why we chose a clutch in a graphic black-and-white print. The pattern wasn't so girly that it looked out of place with the rest of her outfit, but it still softened things up a bit and added the touch we were looking for.

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