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If you matched your shoes to a specific metal tone, matching the hardware on your bag to that same metal helps tie the whole look together

A corset bodice with exposed boning and delicately ruched fabric gives it a sweet yet seductive vibe

Pair work top with a cinched waist with some jeans, and some kitten heels

While matching colors can create a cohesive look, it's not a strict rule

Stir until fully combined

In my research I'd come across many images of a little girl dressed in black and realized another of my childhood misconceptions was that Miss Mary Mack was a widow, a widow who needed to borrow pocket change from her mother