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Details: Miniature shells and mirrors on neck

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The formal attire symbolizes respect, honor, and dedication, reflecting the pride and professionalism of the military personnel

The dress (about $40) is from a brand called Lush, and, um, I found it on the Nordstrom website in the Juniors Department Yes, I have no shame when it comes to wearing clothing made for teenagers, but shopping for those clothes actually inside a store beside girls born after I graduated from college kindasorta freaks me out