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But the beauty of a statement belt is that they do so much of the heavy lifting of making an outfit more interesting, so you only need to throw on a few staples to allow this piece to work its magic

The alternative rule , which is still sharp enough for most occasions, is to match your socks to your shoes

From Hailey Baldwin styling her floral minidress with a light jacket and black combat boots to Kaia Gerber wearing her boots with an embroidered minidress and a leather jacket, it seems like this classic '90s look is making a comeback

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Because its a step down in fanciness from white tie, the black-tie dress code leaves more room for interpretation when it comes to garments beyond the suit