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Black pants and brown shoes work together when the brown is deliberately chosen to contrast with the black - not to match it

You want the hems to be perfect, the lining to be subtle, the buttons to be well attached and the fabric to be beautiful

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Whether youre drawn to the dramatic, edgy statement they make or simply looking for something different, black wedding dresses are here to stay

The gradual flare from waist to floor creates a naturally elongating effect that suits a range of body types

Here we take a look back at some of the most memorable black gowns in fashion history: Pretty (elegant) woman Julia Roberts won an Oscar for her part in Erin Brockovich in 2001, wearing a black velvet vintage Valentino dress, it came from their Haute Couture autumn-winter 1992/93 collection