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One of my personal favorite pairings is a sweater mini with knee-high boots

The way each unique yarn creates a different weave and look is one of the best things about sweaterdresses

For the footwear, I figured these black open shoes would do great because they are so simple, so easy to walk in and because my black velvet dress is in a midi length, open shoes would be better than closed ones and how right I was because the balance is great over here

As obvious as this tip is, youll be surprised at how easy it is to go overboard with makeup when youre wearing red

Otherwise, closed toe mules or other comfortable high heels will get you where you need to be