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"For the girl that I knew...who'll get hurt, but who learns how to toughen up when she's bruised and gets used by a man who can't love." Those lyrics cut me to the heart when I first heard them because they reminded me so much of the girl that sent the song to me in the first place, who had just escaped an emotionally exhausting and degrading relationship

The vest provides structure and a menswear-inspired edge, while the red blouse underneath softens the look and adds warmth near the face

She praised the U-shaped front for staying hidden under deeper necklines

It was right up my alley from the color to the design and I wouldn't have asked for anything better

Hip: 33.5"

Neckline: One Shoulder