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You can wear Cosima with flat sandals for a quick out-the-door look, or add a belt and statement earrings for a little something extra

Safe Tie Options If you want a clean and reliable look, stick with classic tie colors

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Refrigerate the unused half

Because of its historical associations with country wear, brown suits should typically be avoided, but if you do happen to have a suit thats a very dark brown, you could probably get away with it for a Black-Tie Optional event