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Formal and Black Tie Footwear When comparing formal vs black-tie footwear, there are a few key similarities

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One of the ways to style these versatile basics is a combo with a dress for an expressive casual look and elegance

blue chosen for naval ties, and red with sentiment for Royal Marines and John Paul Jones's Marines tradition of wearing red

This prevents confusion in photos and respects the special distinction of official wedding party members

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