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The design is appropriate for most any professional environment pair it with closed-toe heels and a crisp blazer for a business-formal setting, or with loafers and a cardigan for a more casual look

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Footwear: A pair of high-top black footwear complete the outfit, making it perfect to be styled for birthdays with casual settings