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Add an outerwear A great way to create an elegant styling in the office is to combine a black dress with a looser jacket

I use a creamy version for the smoothest dressing

To complete your ensemble, choose elegant pumps or heeled sandals that complement the dress without overpowering it

But you cant always get away with wearing the piece sans tightsand certainly not when the temperatures dip below, say, 20 degrees

Rounded, strapless neckline

Theres a reason why people wear sandals when they hit the beach for fun, as theyre easy to slip on and off when you have to walk across the beach, sand doesnt get stuck inside (like it can with a closed-toe shoe), and many are water-resistantso if the ocean splashes against your shoes, theres nothing to worry about