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There are all kinds of benefits of shopping in person, of course: you're able to try on the outfit, account for any possible alterations, and not pay a shipping fee, but the biggest reason of all, according to Twitter horror stories, is that at stores, you know exactly what you're buying

The key is to look approachable and relaxed while maintaining a polished appearance

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