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I paired it with these comfortable black boots and a neutral bag for a rainy day, but it would also look great in the Winter with opaque tights and heels

For instance, a midnight blue suit or tux is quite fashionable, and a dark blue shade looks darker than black in certain situations

Today's post is by Courtney of A Byers Guide- she's sharing how to decipher different dress codes, especially formal ones