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A striped black and white ascot, black shoes with spats, and a dove grey or black top hat complete the look

About the writer: Christine Carpenter is a New York-based storyteller and devoted mom of two little boys who uses her voice to connect with and support women in every stage of motherhood

The pairing of sneakers with a suit bring an elegant twist when worn in a classic ensemble like slim-fit black pants with a white dress shirt

Model is 5"7 wearing a size "S"

Her designs have been exhibited at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and as part of FITs 2017 exhibition Black Fashion Designers. Lowes skill and success in a field where Black women are still routinely erased and excluded disrupts prevailing narratives about not just fashion industry, but American history