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For family gatherings, pair with a lightweight cardigan and ballet flats for an understated yet put-together look

This outfit is instantly recognizable and won't take long to throw together

This summer, when I wore a bright yellow dress on one of the hottest days of the year, I received countless compliments from other melanin queens who said my skin was "popping"