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I'm attending a black tie event in a few weeks. The winter is cold here and I'm confused about what to wear on my legs. I'm wearing a silver one shoulder cocktail dress and black pumps. Should I go with bare legs, opaque tights or nude tights?
The Answer: // Try sheer black stockings or black tights with your…
What color hose and heels to wear with a navy fitted dress with thin cream/taupe stripes, I am just under 5ft 5in, dress slightly above my knees, don't like my knees!! always want to look taller....for a fall wedding in Nov in California, 3/4 sleeve, wearing gold chunky earrings and gold colored chunky bracelet. Thank you
The Answer: // You can experiment with sheer black hose or sheer…
Is it OK to wear neutral/beige, patent leather, slingback pumps with a navy blue dress to an awards banquet for work in the winter?
The Answer: // You can wear neutral/beige patent leather slingback pumps any…
I will be wearing a navy dress to an August wedding. I want to accessorize with color. What color shoes, bag, shawl would pop out the navy.
The Answer: // You can wear gold or silver shoes and a…
Attending a "dress to empress" movie premier in Maryland on March 31. I have a beautiful pewter velvet dress to wear. Can I wear velvet in March?? its halter top, an maxi length.
The Answer: // Your beautiful pewter colored, halter style, velvet dress sounds…
I am 53 and have a 6:00 PM wedding in Jan. I am planning on wearing a sleeveless, pewter color dress. What color hose or tights as I have such varicose veins. What color shoes?
The Answer: // Pewter/gray or silver color pumps or sling back style…
I’m going to Marbella next Wednesday for 5 days. I don’t know what type of clothes to bring winter or summer. Never been there before in the winter. Can you help?
The Answer: // Always check to see what the weather is like…
I am 57 years old, wide shoulders, thick waist, small hips, blonde, petite and bought from Talbot's a red jersey sleeveless dress that slightly blouses at the waist, although it is flattering. What can I top it with in cooler weather?
The Answer: // Inside top your dress off with a cardigan sweater…
My good friend is getting married in April. I have just bought a pink and white dress with a fuchsia clutch and fascinator. Would I be able to wear my deep purple heels or should I buy a different color?
The Answer: // Colors are so different you will have to try…
My daughter is getting married in April. I am 60 years old and my question is: Is it appropriate for me to wear panty hose to the wedding? My dress is short but dressy and I am wearing 3.5 inch silver heels.
The Answer: // Stockings or pantyhose give you a more polished look…
My niece is getting married in Sonora in February--dress code "rustic glam"--beautiful site, gravel on the ground, and cold. What to wear? I'm 51, in good shape so want to look good but not like I'm trying too hard. There's dancing! thanks--
The Answer: // Not exactly sure what "rustic-glam" means. Sonora is in…
I am 5' tall, a little on the chunky side, and in my 50's. May I wear tall winter boots on the outside of pants or should I stay with the short ones? Thank you.
The Answer: // If you are a short woman it is best…
I bought a red faille dress with a full skirt, black tulle underneath with a big black flower at the waist, for my daughter's wedding at the end of June in Florida. The attire is cocktail (my husband will be in a suit, not a tux). I also got black patent leather peep toe/sling back Christian Louboutin shoes that look great with the dress. Is this dressy enough?? Please help!
The Answer: // Your red faille dress with the black tulle and…
What style shoe should I wear with a maxi dress in the winter?
The Answer: // You can wear strappy sandals, wedge, peep toe, or…
What color of pantyhose should I wear with a pink sequin short dress for New Year’s Eve or should I go bare legged? Help!!!
The Answer: // You can wear black tights and black shoes with…
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