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When shopping for your Forever 21 black dress, consider pairing it with statement accessories or stylish shoes to elevate your look

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As mentioned before, while darker shades are by far the most common, black-tie apparel isnt limited to such colors

Alternatively, you can wear these with a navy blue shirt and brown leather dress shoes to accentuate the unique contrast between navy blue and brown black slacks blue shirt

A cap-toe design and closed lacing define these men's black leather oxford boots, crafted from smooth calfskin for a formal, polished look

This is an especially useful option for cooler nights when you want extra coverage without losing the line of the dress