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On her most recent tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga, for instance, the Duchess opted to wear the colour for numerous official engagements

Statement dresses and layered maxi gowns reflect this authenticity

Dresses can easily be taken in by a skilled tailor or professional seamstress

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And after topping it off with the cone shaped witch's hat, you won't be able to resist trying to cast a spell on the other guests at the costume party

The straight lines and higher hem make the shift dress one of those cuts that just work wonderfully on smaller-chested, shorter women