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Welcome to Reality Check: a new regular franchise from the ELLE fashion editors that asks: how well do the season's biggest trends really work in the wild

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By choosing a contemporary silhouette (like mermaid) and simplifying the sleeves (no ruffles or balloons here!), you can rock a look that's 80s-inspired yet super trendy