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The stretchy knit upper won't rough up your feet, even after hours of wear

A fringed wool shawl or a tailored duster coat layered over the shoulders adds warmth and texture without hiding the dress

Of course, a nautical theme can be as simple as dressing in blue and white with a pair of deck shoes

When she introduced her husband at the republican National Convention on Wednesday night, Chilukuri Vance talked of the stark difference between how she and her husband grew up - she a middle-class immigrant from San Diego, and he from a low-income Appalachian family

Whether you go for a sleek, rounded-toe leather mule from The Row or something more ornate with jewel embellishments, mules can wonderfully balance out a more structured evening dress