square neck black midi dress Rue Sophie Carrã - Alison is a true wardrobe staple Karen Millen Compact Stretch Tailored

I have a lot of pumps and nude heels to wear with my black dresses but black strappy heels were on my shopping list for months

While darker denim is better suited to black shoes, you can relax the look with a coloured T-shirt and lighter jacket

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Soft waves or a sleek low bun complete the timeless, feminine ensemble

You can elevate the look by fusing a preppy style V-neck sweater as a layer and rounding it off with deep mocha shade Chelsea boots

Chinos: More relaxed, so you can reach for loafers, suede shoes, or even clean brown sneakers