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Would it be alright to carry an ivory beaded handbag with a black dress to a wedding?

Would it be alright to carry an ivory beaded handbag with a black dress to a wedding?

The Answer: // As long as your ivory color beaded bag looks…

How can I style an electric blue dress for a daytime, summer look (cardi, shoes and bag)?

I have two dresses; one from 'Motel Rocks' in an electric blue color, and the other from Topshop which is a girly cream dress by the designer 'Jones and Jones'. I was wondering how to style the electric blue dress for a daytime summer look (cardi, shoes and bag)? How can I modernize the cream dress for more of an evening look so it doesn't look too cutesie!! Thanks.

The Answer: // Your electric blue dress can be worn with neutral…

Should I wear a purple, pink, or other color bag with a purple dress and fuschia shoes?

I have a purple satin knee length dress for a wedding. I want to go block color so I am going to wear lovely bright fuschia satin shoes with it. What color bag should I carry pink or purple or a different color again?

The Answer: // You can match your bag to your purple dress…

What color jewelry & shoes can I wear with a dark green dress to my nieces wedding?

My niece's wedding... got a dark green dress, What to use for jewelry or shoes?. Thanks!

The Answer: // Your dark green dress will look nice with a…

What shoes bag & accessories should I wear with a black dress to a party?

What shoes bag and accessories to wear with a black dress to a party?

The Answer: // A little black dress (LBD) is soooo versatile. You…

What shoes & accessories should I wear with a silver beaded cocktail dress?

I've purchased a silver beaded cocktail length dress for an evening wedding what shoes and accessories should I wear?

The Answer: // A silver beaded cocktail dress sounds great for an…

What jewelry tone, shoe color & purse can I wear with a beige color dress with crystal trim?

I'm the mother-of the groom this Spring. My dress is full length and beige/champagne with tiny clear crystals on top, scoop neckline. I am med/light complexion, with med/light brown hair. What is your advice for jewelry tone, shoe color and purse?

The Answer: // Your mother of the groom full length beige/champagne dress…

What shoes, jewelry & other accessories should I wear with a silver sequin sheath dress?

What shoes and jewelry and other accessories should I wear with a round neck, sleeveless, knee length silver sequin sheath dress. I’ll be attending a wedding.

The Answer: // Your silver sequin sheath dress sounds beautiful. Black shoes…

What should I wear looking for job in an office or as a receptionist?

I'm a red head with very short hair. What should I wear looking for job in an office or as a receptionist at the care center (heels, pantyhose, a sweater dress or skirt & top)?

The Answer: // First impressions are very important especially when going to…

What color shoes & bag can I wear with a midnight blue satin dress?

I have a knee length midnight blue satin dress and want to know what color shoes/bag to wear with it. Should my bag and shoes match?

The Answer: // Your bag and shoes do not have to match.…

What jewelry and shoes can I wear with an all white outfit?

What jewelry and shoes can I wear with an all white outfit? Thanks.

The Answer: // The color white looks nice with many color shoes.…

What can I wear with a wide, corset style, black, glittery belt?

I have a wide, corset style, black, glittery belt. It is the kind that is meant to wear up higher on the waist. What can I wear with it?

The Answer: // Your wide, corset style, black, glittery belt sounds fabulous,…

What color heels/pumps should I wear with a turquoise dress for my 21st birthday? Earrings?

I have a turquoise one-shoulder (strapless on one side, full sleeve on the other) sequined dress that I want to wear for my 21st birthday in NYC, but I don't know what color heels/pumps to match it with! I'm thinking maybe a gold heel (not the yellowy-gold but something more dull) or nude pumps maybe? Some friends have even suggested I wear silver or black pumps. What color would be best and if I wear a certain color shoe what color should my earrings be?

The Answer: // Silver shoes will look fabulous with your one-shoulder turquoise…

Do denim shorts, leopard shirt, lace belt, black tights & red high top converse shoes work together?

I'm wearing denim shorts, a lace belt, black tights, red high top converse with the tops folded down and a leopard print short sleeve short (formfitting). Does this work?

The Answer: // The denim shorts, black tights, leopard print short sleeve…

What color bolero jacket, shoes & bag should I wear with an off white dress?

I am wearing an off white/ivory satin sleeveless dress to my stepdaughter's wedding. What color bolero jacket, shoes and bag should I wear? The dress is very plain, should I only wear earrings and no necklace? Thanking you for your advice.

The Answer: // White is reserved for the bride on her wedding…
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