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French model Julia Roitfeld told Vogue, "If a French woman wears jeans, its never with flats, always heels." French style blogger Louise told Marie Claire something similar: "Think trench coats over girly outfits, flat shoes with flirty dresses, 3/4 jeans with ruffle blouses, red lipstick with a simple white shirt, and of course elegant accessories like black berets, mens watches, bags that are more timeless than fashionable." Americans wear a lot of bright colors at once

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Heels, sandals, flats, or wedges are all appropriate shoes to wear to a cocktail reception