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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish.
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
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The Phillies have cultivated strong bullpen depth this year, and players on the fringes were tested in recent games.
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Over the past few years, Beatty has quietly positioned himself as a virtuosic songwriter operating on the fringes of pop.
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“Ruffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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