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You can take a little break from the black pumps, though: Try bright ballet flats, open-toed pumps, wedges, or kitten heels, which provide a sophisticated take on casual footwear

Loud patterns are fun, but they can box you into one outfit

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What makes this style especially useful is how easily it adapts to different needs

The partys setting also matters, since an outdoor or daytime party favors lighter, more relaxed silhouettes while an evening affair welcomes more elevated shapes

Colour-wise, anything goes with geometrics and bold prints, from monochrome zebra stripes to block colours like blue and green