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They feel comfortable and move beautifully

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This beige maxi shirt dress features a sleeveless design with a structured collar and a full button-front closure

The dress runs a bit big so I would size down a bit for a more fitted wear

Then I put on a red sweater with a hoodie , to emulate Santas hat, and a red denim jacket , to evoke his Santa jacket

I dont dispute the effect of muted colors as you describe it, but I think that part of this stems from an arbitrary and at this point perhaps largely obsolete cultural norm that equates reserve and uniformity with masculine elegance and dignity