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An illustration of two types of suits, an old fashioned one and a sleeker, more modern design. As time goes on, styles change and suits take on new shapes and configurations. Illustration by Alyson Sutherland. As this article is written, it’s prom season, and that means suits are on people’s minds. They are digging around…
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