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Read on for a step-by-step style guide to making this unexpectedly cool combo work for five totally different occasions

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The delicate straps and sheer fitted body lead down into a dramatic asymmetric skirt creating a piece that feels completely unique, perfect for a summers evening

Almost every female member of the royal family since Princess (later Queen) Victoria's visit in 1832 was given a doll dressed in Welsh costume when she visited Wales

The high slit adds just the right amount of daring, while wide straps and a sweetheart neckline keep things timeless