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This pair of Kimball Chestnut Brogue Dress Shoes from the house of Stacy Adams is the perfect accompaniment to formal dressing very classy and urbane

Its flirty pleats and wide-leg silhouette create a playful flow that moves with you, while the high waist flatters your figure

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Bold, detachable off-the-shoulder straps dramatically drape over the upper arms, seamlessly blending into a beautifully ruched neckline and bodice

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