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Loafers in suede or leather give off a sophisticated vibe, ideal for a day gathering

"And sometimes, maybe it appears to be a thing, I don't know." In the 1972 film "Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire" (which translates to "The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe" in English), actress Mireille Darc wore a deep-cut, backless dress that stole the show

The kind of serious where fabric matters, shoes matter, the hemline matters, and your casual cocktail dress cannot simply add earrings and pretend it has been knighted

Advances in shoe technology have ushered in a new era of formal footwear that seamlessly combines remarkable comfort with timeless style

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This (faux) leather dress might be my favorite LBD in my closet at the moment