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A canny patron might equip his entire family, his friends, freedmen, even his slaves, with elegant, costly and impractical clothing, implying his entire extended family's condition as one of "honorific leisure" ( otium ), buoyed by limitless wealth

Pair it with sandals for a casual day out or dress it up with heels for an evening event

Its not just about the clothes but how you wear them with confidence and poise

Its cuffed neck detail adds a touch of sophistication, while the flattering silhouette suits all body types

We tried to be as minimal as possible with the intervention as far as from the neck down, she explains