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Wear them with dark, slim-fit trousers, a pristine dress shirt, and a sophisticated blazer for a refined semi-formal look

An oversized blazer draped off the shoulders works better than a buttoned-up fitted one, keeping the gowns volume visible and the overall look intentional.

Another longer length option is this Floral Wrap Front Midi Dress from Donna Karan at Nordstrom

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