a line black tie dress Ever-Pretty Stretch Bodice Spaghetti Strap Evening for & Formal Events Occasion Dress up back HOT ! V Neck Black

And brown shoes go fine with brown trousers because while the color is similar, the difference in materials between trousers and shoes is enough to visually differentiate the two (unless someone is wearing leather pants, but Ill assume that excludes most Permanent Style readers.) I would personally favour an oxblood (close to Horween colour 8) or navy pair, also I think most suedes would work in any colour for a more casual look, with black suede registering less formal than black calf etc

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This pleated romper has relaxed shorts that almost make it look like a dress, but it's still really functional

The model accessorized with a diamond bracelet and a silver pendant necklace