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Loose and airy silhouettes are also a must, so trade your bodycon maxis for breezy skirts, mini hemlines, and billowy sleeves

Here are a few options that are petite-friendly and may fit your event

In our universe, wedding "cocktail attire" warrants your best suited look, something slightly cranked-up on the fancy scale from a suit you would wear to work

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Malibu Style Notes: Whether you're indulging in a meal at Nobu or grabbing a pizza to eat on the beach to watch a gig at the pier, Malibu is an obvious stop on a Californian itinerary