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Starting with the casual options a slim black dress shirt (patterned or otherwise) will look great with black or dark blue denim pants

Bettmann Archive via Getty Images Doug Berndt and Barbara Brown from Colorado wore matching paisley outfits while competing for a spot on the U.S

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The swishy fringe coming off the hem of Alaas teal dress offers a more dynamic approach to formal dresses

They can also exude a sense of whimsy that longer gowns have a harder time giving

Toe caps make the shoes slightly more informal, and something with decorative perforations around the edges of the cap is more informal still