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Pair your dress with closed-toe shoes and a layering piece such as a shawl or blazer for outdoor ceremonies

Dressartes guidance on accessorizing black dresses for formal events cautions against overloading an outfit and recommends choosing one statement piece and keeping the rest more restrained

Some shoe colors and materials will never find themselves out of sorts, but there are a few you would be best to avoid and instead save them for the bars and clubs

It's the perfect go-to for casual outings, weekend brunches, or relaxed family get-togethers where you still want to look put-together without trying too hard