To attend Paris' Couture shows, you need not only deep pockets, but a deftness for taking clothing that's everyday practical and making it opulently posh. This year, fashion insiders like Lauren Santo Domingo and Jeanne Damas, both pictured below, are strutting to shows in simple strappy sandals that beautifully go with everything from sculptural dresses (like LSD's ) to to . I like these lace-up  and , these metallic neutrals from , these kitten-heeled , and these flat and simple and . P.S.: A long ponytail also makes for a powerfully chic accessory, as proven here!

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