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(Although you could easily swap out the sandal for an ankle bootie or sneaker if the weather turns on you.) Theyre chic enough for brunch but casual enough you dont appear to be trying too hard

Related: Best Shoes to Wear in Paris Metallic Heels Im not the biggest fan of metallic shoes generally because there are so many ugly ones but I do think the right metallic dress shoe can be such a fun statement for a formal event when paired with a more simple black dress

Something I do want to point out is that if you are just getting started and on a budget, this Dewalt orbital sander is what I started with

This is because dress shirts dont interrupt your relaxed look the way jeans do in a more formal combination