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True, they're black, but the dramatic silhouette and soft, shiny fabric will make everyone else look twice

With a modern twist on traditional footwear, these fashion shoes feature striking spikes for a bold statement

The embroidery acts as a focal point, so everything else can stay understated

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Warning though (for here, and throughout the next three combos!) the most trending way to wear boat shoes + a mini dress rn is with ankle socks, as the statement white, lacy ankle sock of the late 2000s worn with a contrasting shoe is very much back

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