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Pair Your Holiday Staples with Chic Basics Everyone loves a good ugly Christmas sweater (or kitschy Santa earrings, candy cane-striped handbags or other overtly holiday-theme items), but there is a way to make them feel polished and festive, rather than just, well, ugly

The key is that the shoes look maintained and deliberate

Yes, many doespecially block heels or platforms designed for stability

Here I have three helpful tips that can help you stand out from the crowd and make a huge difference in your business casual outfits

Try this roasted butternut squash for another tasty side dish

*Full disclosure, I did add a tsp of dry parsley to the batch pictured but I seriously doubt that will affect the flavor in any way