Q: Oxfords always have been and will continue to be a great option for suits. Wear a pair of brown Oxfords with a beige or brown suit. Choose black Oxfords with a black and more formal suit. Essentially, choose Oxfords that pair well with your suit rather than standing out. You can wear square-toed shoes, but rounded-toe Oxfords are classic, smooth, and visually appealing. Make sure to match your belt with your Oxfords, and make sure your socks don't show unless they are the same color as your shoes. Suits, of course, don't only come in neutral colors. If you are wearing a colorful suit, choose Oxfords to match or put the focus on the suit. For example, if you are wearing a purple suit, wear a pair of purple or black Oxfords. If you want to add a hint of color to a black or brown suit, choose brightly colored socks and colored or neutral Oxfords. You can also choose Oxfords that match or contrast with your tie. For example, you can blue Oxfords with a blue tie or blue Oxfords with an orange tie. If you're wearing a dress to a black-tie event, you may feel that your shoe options are limited. Choose Oxfords with your dress if heels aren't your thing. Oxfords will often look better with shorter formal dresses, but you can also make them work with long formal dresses. For example, wear black Oxfords with a long, black dress. Wear socks that don't show or match the color of the Oxfords. Choose colorful socks if you want to bring attention to your shoes. Wear a shorter dress in warm weather or for a night out. Button-downs and slacks will always be a great, classy choice for Oxfords. Choose a white button-down, black pants, and black Oxfords for a wedding or office environment. Wear a pastel-colored shirt, brown pants, and brown Oxfords for a dressier, but more laidback occasion. This is also a good look for a formal dinner or night out. A "dressier" dress is a good option because it can be transitioned from a day to night outfit, depending on how you style it. For day wear, minimize the accessories and choose a pair of metallic or neutral-colored Oxfords. For night wear, pair the dress with jewelry, wear black Oxfords, and choose a cute handbag.
A: Go for a traditional look with a suit. Match Oxfords with colorful suits and socks. Choose Oxfords instead of heels with a formal dress. Pair a button-down shirt with slacks. Choose a slightly formal dress.

Q: The Bible tells us that we should keep an open line of communication with God at all times, thanking Him for all He does. Not only will this help strengthen your relationship with God, but if you're constantly looking for things to be grateful for, you'll be more likely to find them. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Bible says: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." In addition to maintaining a general spirit of gratitude, try to remember to stop and praise God for the big, life-changing events that come along. Be humble about even the biggest blessings, because as the Bible reminds us in James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father." Major blessings might include things like meeting the love of your life, getting a major promotion, finding out that you're expecting a child, or receiving an unexpected, meaningful gift. A prayer of thanks after a blessing might be something like: "Heavenly Father, I am so humbled that you have blessed me with the gift of a child. I thank you with my whole heart. Please protect my unborn baby and give me wisdom to be a good parent. Amen." While it's important to remember to thank God for major blessings, you should also pray any time something small makes you think of Him. For instance, you might say a short prayer of thanks because you caught a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, or after you got a really nice compliment from a stranger when you were having a bad day. Psalms 7:17 says: "I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." For instance, if you see one person doing a kind act for another, you might say a short prayer like, "Father, thank You for allowing me to see people showing each other the same love You have for us." Even when you're having trouble counting the blessings in your life, you can always be grateful for God's love. In fact, in 1 John 4:16, the Bible says that God IS love. No matter what else is going on, that's always something you should try to appreciate. In Psalms 118:29, the Bible also says: "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever." For instance, you might pray something like, "Dear God, I'm having a hard time today, but I know that You are watching over me. Thank You for Your unconditional, unfailing love, and please help to uplift my spirit. Amen." Even if things are going well, you can still pray to God to thank Him for loving you.
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Thank God continuously throughout your day. Offer a special prayer of thanks after major blessings. Say a quick prayer after small blessings, as well. Give thanks for God's love even when you can't find another blessing.