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Pair this gown with delicate gold strappy heels and a matching metallic clutch to create a cohesive, polished finish

If you're interested in another affordable design that features a faux fur ruff, we recommend checking out the The North Face Arctic Parka

Breaking up the dress into two pieces adds a sense of playfulness, though be sure to double-check your schools dress code before going with this look you definitely dont want to be turned away

Once you understand the principles behind the combination, you will see that it is not just acceptable but often preferable to the predictable choice of black shoes with black pants