I love it when dressy clothes–a.k.a. these cropped pants and platform heels–wind up being more comfortable than casual ones. Relaxed, slouchy trousers are easily worn and styled and even though I swore I'd stop buying shoes for some time (a promise which never lasts), I couldn't pass up a pain-free pump. My favorite way to set off a fabulous handbag is an all-black look, and this satchel from Lodis certainty deserves the spotlight. I love snake-print–it's so summery and it matches with anything.  Feel like testing that theory out? Well you're in luck–check back later today for your chance to enter to win this bag for yourself!

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Shirt: Ruffle Tank in Black, New York & Co. [no longer available]

Pants: Café Pant in Black, J.Crew [$89.50, available here]

Shoes: Court 2 Platforms Shoes in Black, BCBGMaxAzria [were $98, available here]

Bag: Olympus Cory Satchel, c/o Lodis [$298, available here]

Jewelry:  'The Bosworth' Black and Gold Enameled Bracelets, set of 2, c/o K.Amato [$48, available here]; Erilo Bangle Set, Amrita Singh [was $40, available here]; Black enamel bangle, J.Crew [old]

Nails: 'Stiletto Red' by Rimmel