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Sam Spica, publicist at women-focused career hub, Fairygodboss, told us that business casual takes [professional office attire] down a step, allowing for flats, nice shirts, a cute dress here and there, and sneakers everybodys favorite word. We think of it as the deconstructed version of the professional wardrobe, where the separate components (suit jacket, button down, pencil skirt) are liberated from their normal pairings and allowed to interact with other elements of your wardrobe

The Brooklyn-based store Salter House sells a pintucked cotton version ($68)

Cowl Neck Velvet Maxi, $84 This unique marigold velvet dress is a perfect choice for a non-traditional bridesmaid dress

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GLUE all three pieces together, and then, glue the back of the white felt to the original base piece of brown felt