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Less wrinkly than a shirt of 100% linen, but still with the casual charm of linens natural creases (to borrow an old German advertising slogan: Leinen knittert edel)

The skirt stays streamlined without extra volume

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Donations of gently used or new dresses, shoes, and jewelry are being taken from 8:30-5 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am-1 pm Friday in Room 133 (stop by the receptionist desk for directions to the room)