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Maria in classic white. RIGHT Mary shops for Maria’s new look.
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Mary Tally & Maria Groten Best friends Mary Tally (pictured left) and Maria Groten are most definitely some of the best dressed fashionistas in town. Just as Anna Wintour has a signature look of sleeveless print dresses, Maria has one of her own — Mary describes it as “tailored, fitted and classic.” Maria elaborates: “I’m so small that I can get lost in clothing, so I keep it simple. I’m usually wearing black or white.” So, we asked Mary to take Maria to her favorite shop, By George, to try out something a bit more funky and untraditional. These two have been friends for five years. Maria says of their bond — “We laugh A LOT, and I love Mary’s heart. I look up to her and respect her whether it’s on a fundraising decision or deciding what to wear!” Maria is wearing a dress by Lanvin $1,640 and shoes by Givenchy $895, all available at By George.
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