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Whether its a dress for a work party, a weekend brunch or Christmas day, these belted and buttoned pieces go from professional setting to social scene with utmost sophistication

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Many brides in search of their dream wedding dresses are now ditching the traditional white or ivory colors and opting to be daring by going with black wedding dresses

So these are perfect if you want a loafer that you can wear right away. Their versatility means she can pair them with jeans, a miniskirt, or a maxi skirt: Theres just endless ways to style them, she says