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What to wear with a taupe color suit to a networking dinner?

I'm a size 24, fair skinned, bright red hair, work in the legal field. I purchased a taupe pant suit to wear to a networking dinner. What color should my blouse, shoes and handbag be? Are peep-toe pumps appropriate? Thank you.


The Answer: What to wear with a taupe color suit to a networking dinner?

What color shoes and accessories should I wear?

If I'm wearing white linen wide-leg pants, a black blouse and a red jacket, what color shoes and accessories should I wear? I'm attending an important after work event.

The Answer: What color shoes and accessories should I wear?

What do you wear to an top lawyer alumni fundraiser?

What do you wear to an top lawyer fundraiser for alumni of Notre Dame University being held in Chicago from 4:00-7:00 PM?

The Answer: What do you wear to an top lawyer alumni fundraiser?

Can I wear sling back shoes to a job interview?

Can I wear black sling backs shoes to a job interview? I have a taupe suit. What color shirt should I wear under the suit. This is my third interview for this position!! HELP and Thanks!!!

The Answer: Can I wear sling back shoes to a job interview?

Are double breasted suits in style now?

I have a lovely navy double breasted suit that I would like to wear to an important business meeting, but am not sure that double breasted suits are in style right now. Are they?

The Answer: Are double breasted suits in style now?

What type of blouse should we wear with a beige uniform that has a mandarin collar jacket?

Hi! For our Clinic, we had designed a uniform pant & jacket. These are made of linen & are beige in color. The outfit looks very blah! We haven't designed any shirt yet. Could you please suggest something for the shirt? These will be worn by women only. The jacket is a high neck Chinese collared one. Thanks a lot!!

The Answer: What type of blouse should we wear with a beige uniform that has a mandarin collar jacket?

Can I wear a black long sleeve tailored jacket with a fuchsia colored dress?

I'm giving a speech at a conference in Atlanta. Can I wear a black long sleeve tailored jacket with a fuchsia colored sleeveless chemise style dress and black pumps? Thanks!

The Answer: Can I wear a black long sleeve tailored jacket with a fuchsia colored dress?

How can I build a work wardrobe?

I'm a 30 year old female who is in the Sales field. I need to look professional, but not to the point of wearing suits. I'm not a huge fan of the dress or skirt and I am limited in budget (about $500 for the year). How can I build a work wardrobe?

The Answer: How can I build a work wardrobe?

Is it OK to wear a tan suit with black tights and black pumps to a job interview?

I am going to a job interview. I have a tan suit and I am planning to wear black tights black pumps and a black shell under the jacket. Is this OK?

The Answer: Is it OK to wear a tan suit with black tights and black pumps to a job interview?

How can I build a work wardrobe on a limited budget?

I’m a 30 year old female who is in the sales field. I need to look professional, but not to the point of wearing suits. (I am not a huge fan of the dress or skirt either.) I have a limited budget (about $500 for the year) and I have NO fashion sense. Any advice would help! Thank you.

The Answer: How can I build a work wardrobe on a limited budget?

What kind of shoes should I wear to a company Christmas Party?

Our company Xmas party is in January and I plan on wearing a black dress that is sleeveless with sequins around the neck. I bought it at Express and they had it on display with black tights so I bought the tights too. My question is what kind of shoes should I wear? I am about 5"8 and not sure about wearing heels or what color. Thank you VERY MUCH for your help!

The Answer: What kind of shoes should I wear to a company Christmas Party?

Can I wear jeans to an interview for a casual job position?

Can I wear jeans to an interview for a casual job position?

The Answer: Can I wear jeans to an interview for a casual job position?

What color hosiery should I wear with a black suit & burgandy pumps for a business presentation?

I am wearing a black skirt suit to a formal presentation later this week. I want to wear burgundy pumps with it. The suit is formal style, a fitted jacket with white collar and cuffs, and a below the knee skirt . What color hosiery should I wear?

The Answer: What color hosiery should I wear with a black suit & burgandy pumps for a business presentation?

What is the proper pencil skirt length in relation to the knee??

I have lots of older pencil style skirts in basic colors that I'd like to wear. (They finally fit again!) I expect to wear tights with them and would probably wear them most often in a classroom teaching setting. What would be the proper length in relation to my knee?

The Answer: What is the proper pencil skirt length in relation to the knee??
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