Imitation of Christ

Red-and-white vertical striped shorts with a raw-edged patch pocket. Black leather combat boots with thick rounded toes. Boardwalk changing room, towel still damp and sand on the floor.

White and orange striped shorts Black leather boots Black cotton socks

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Ivory slip dress in sheer chiffon, with floral embroidery and pointed bust seaming. Nude pumps with softly ruched uppers and needle-thin heels. For signing the registry in a side room before everyone else arrives.

White chiffon midi dress Beige heels

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Ivory shift dress with a sheer tulle overskirt falling past the knees. Cream cap-toe pumps, tiny bow pinched at each vamp. Standing in a rental gallery before the folding chairs are set out.

White chiffon mini dress Beige and black leather flats

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Oversized white shirting worn off the shoulders, placket hanging askew. Gauzy inner layer visible through the open front. Black suede pumps with narrow pointed toes. After the courthouse ceremony, still barefoot in the hotel room except for heels.

White buttoned shirt dress Black suede heels

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White workwear coat with black line-drawn birds skimming the hem. Black scoop-neck layer peeking through the open camp collar. Loose black trousers with a straight fall over the instep. Black slide sandals on a thick striped sole. For unlocking the gallery early, mop bucket still drying by the door.

White and black buttoned coat Black tank top Black straight leg pants Black and brown leather sandals

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Ivory gauze dress with puff sleeves and a floor-drifting sheer skirt. Black grosgrain straps crossing the chest, cinched in a narrow waist band. Tiny gold hoops. Church hall quiet after the folding chairs have been stacked.

Ivory and black chiffon gown Gold metallic earrings

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Sheer white georgette dress with a high neck and fine vertical pleats. Black Mary Jane heels with slim straps across the instep. Morning civil ceremony, paper forms waiting on a laminate table.

White chiffon maxi dress Black leather heels

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Ivory satin slip dress with a deep wrap V and cord-tied waist. Black platform shoes peeking from the pooling hem. Tiny dark drop earrings. Morning of the civil ceremony, flowers still wrapped in paper.

White and black satin maxi dress White satin belt Black leather shoes Gray metallic ring

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Tiny pearl drop earrings. Ivory column slip, molded bust and black winged line drawing at the waist. Registry office afternoon, bouquet still in brown paper on the car seat.

Ivory and black satin gown Gold metallic earrings

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Sheer tulle scarf looped once at the throat, tails falling past the elbows. Blush chiffon slip dress with knife-pleated bodice, thigh slit breaking the skirt. Black pointed pumps. For the courthouse wedding where someone brought supermarket flowers.

Ivory chiffon maxi dress Ivory chiffon scarf Black leather heels Gray metallic ring

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Sheer ivory lace dress with floral embroidery and a square illusion yoke. Wide satin sash tied low, one tail dropping past the hem. Black patent slingback heels with peep toes. Registry office stairs, bouquet paper already soft from your hands.

Ivory lace midi dress White satin belt Black leather heels Gold metallic earrings

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Ivory sheer blouse cut like a vest, plunging lapels framing bare sides. Light-wash jeans crowded with stitched storybook patches and a gilt trouser hem. Black pointed pumps. For reading old postcards in a seaside flat after the rain stops.

White chiffon blazer Blue and multi patchwork jeans Black heels Gray metallic ring

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White square-neck dress with pintucked bodice and a ruffled cutout overskirt. Black thong sandals on a low flared heel. City hall at noon, carrying your shoes home in a paper bag.

White chiffon dress Black leather sandals

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Cream slip dress densely beaded with mirrored floral motifs and scalloped godet panels. Nude leather ballet flats with tiny bow knots and darkened toe caps. Afternoon wedding in a town hall with terrazzo floors and weak heating.

Ivory chiffon midi dress Beige leather flats

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Pale grey jersey top with crochet lace sleeves and a raw boatneck. Column skirt in tapestry jacquard, turquoise medallions framing tiny red sprigs. Black suede pointed pumps. Afternoon in a borrowed apartment, flowers wilting beside the fruit bowl.

Gray and white lace top Multi straight leg skirt Black belt Black suede heels

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Cream floral dress with ruffled scoop neckline and sky-blue ribbon underbust. Black pointed pumps with slim ankle ties. For picking strawberries badly, then buying jam instead.

Ivory and blue floral mini dress Black suede heels

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Blush floral mini dress with puffed organza sleeves and a satin shoulder strap. Bronze satin ballet flats with tiny bow knots at the square toe. Garden wedding reception, cake plates stacked beside the melted candles.

Ivory and pink floral mini dress Pink satin belt Gold metallic flats

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Sheer blush mesh dress overlaid with a faded blue teddy print panel. Pink gingham bodice with a scooped neckline and curved underbust seam. Nude mesh flats, wrinkled across the toes. Sunday in a sunroom, cake plates still stacked by the sink.

Pink and white checked maxi dress Beige and clear mesh flats

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Powder-blue tulle dress built in frothy tiers, one shoulder swelling outward. Ivory lace shorts peeking below the uneven hem. Glittered pale-blue ruffle panel draped from one arm. Black ankle-strap sandals, narrow front band. After the flower girl bolts, still clutching the ceremony decorations.

Blue and ivory tulle mini dress Ivory lace shorts Black leather heels

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Ivory floor-length slip dress with a softly gathered square neckline. Fuchsia chiffon panel falling from one side into a long trailing sweep. Black patent pointed pumps peeking from the hem. For crossing a hotel ballroom after midnight with the tablecloth still in hand.

Ivory and pink color blocked gown Black leather heels

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Black satin slip dress, cut on the bias with a dipped neckline. Blush tulle ruffled at one shoulder, falling in a sheer panel. Black pointed pumps. For the wedding afterparty when one corsage survived the night.

Black and pink satin slip dress Black leather heels

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Black slip dress with scalloped lace yoke and loose beige underlayer falling longer behind. Black ballet flats with tiny bow knots at the vamp. After the wedding dinner, carrying your shoes through the hotel corridor.

Black and beige lace dress Black leather flats

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White utility jacket with a stand collar and curved flap pockets. Ivory crochet lace skirt, thigh slit opening under a gauzy overskirt. Cream woven ballet flats with tiny bow knots. For crossing a hotel courtyard barefoot-minded after the pool has closed.

Ivory lace dress Ivory straw flats

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Black slip dress with sheer lace at the neckline and split hem. Fine gold chain with a small ring pendant. Black suede pumps with sharp pointed toes. For returning to a hotel bar after midnight with makeup still untouched.

Black lace slip dress Gold metallic necklace Black suede heels

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Buttercream voile dress with a broad yoke, fine gathers and pintucked sleeve bands. Nude ankle-wrap sandals with slim crisscross straps. Sunday christening lunch, cake crumbs caught in the tablecloth lace.

Ivory pleated maxi dress Beige heels

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Black satin neck scarf tied in a broad drooping bow. White lace column gown with thin straps and a high thigh slit. Long white train printed with black lettering, pooling off to one side. Nude pointed pumps. For reading vows in a municipal hall with the florist stuck in traffic.

White lace gown Black satin scarf White and black scarf Beige leather heels

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Black satin scarf looped at the neck, one end falling past the knee. Peach bias-cut slip dress with tiny tack stitches at the bust. Black pointed pumps in matte suede. For standing in a hotel corridor after midnight, keycard gone missing.

Ivory and black satin midi dress Black suede heels Gold metallic earrings

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Pale satin neck scarf tied in a loose side bow. Blush floor-length dress with flutter sleeves and a rippled ruffle neckline. Grey patent square-toe flats. Registry office lobby, flowers sweating in brown paper by your feet.

Ivory ruffled maxi dress Ivory satin scarf Gray leather flats White earrings

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Buttercream satin slip dress with inset panels and a low dropped seam. Black leather Mary Janes with square toes and silver side buckles. Sunday museum hush, reading every wall label in order.

Ivory satin midi dress Black leather flats

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Pale beige chiffon mini dress, one-shoulder bodice densely ruched on the diagonal. Black ankle-strap sandals with bare, fine straps. For standing in a quiet hotel lobby before someone else's wedding.

Beige chiffon mini dress Black leather heels

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Peach satin slip dress with lace inset at the deep V. Long ivory ribbons looped at the throat, ends hanging past the hips. Black slide sandals with a squared, barely there strap. Morning after a hotel wedding, still wearing the room slippers downstairs.

Champagne satin maxi dress Ivory satin scarf Black leather sandals

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Ivory column slip in matte crepe, held by pin-thin straps. Black pumps with softly rounded toes. At city hall before lunch, papers clipped under one arm.

Ivory satin maxi dress Black suede heels

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