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Would it look terrible if I didn’t wear stockings with my black sequin dress on New Year’s Eve?

Would it look terrible if I didn't wear stockings with my black sequin dress on New Year's Eve? I hate how they feel!

The Answer: // Stockings definitely give you a more polished look but…

How can I accessorize a bronze & gray sequined dress for New Year’s Eve?

My husband bought me a bronze and dark gray sequined shift dress. I have no idea how to accessorize it for a New Year's Eve party we got invited to! I am dark skinned, UK size 8 and I have a slim waist. Should I use a belt (I like my figure and it is wasted in that dress) I am lost. Please help!

The Answer: // A bronze and gray sequined dress sounds very festive…

I am 5’2” tall. What type of dress should I wear to a New Year’s party?

I am 5'2" tall, 34" bust, 30" waist, and 36" hips. What type of dress should I wear to a New Year's party?

The Answer: // From the description of your figure, you have more…

What do I pack for 3 weeks in Key West, Florida in December?

What do I pack for 3 weeks in Key West, Florida in December? I would also like to know what to wear on the plane. I would like to look stylish and be comfortable too. Thank you for your help.

The Answer: // // Before deciding what to bring check out the…

Can I wear silver shoes with a red sequin dress New Year’s Eve?

I am wearing a red sequin dress to a New Year's Eve party and want to know if it's OK to wear silver heels with the dress if not can you suggest what I can wear?

The Answer: // Yes it would be alright to wear silver shoes…

Can I wear a brown sweater dress with brown tights & knee high heeled boots to a Xmas party?

I am going to my husbands work Christmas dinner Nov 29... The company he works for is a car sales company. Dinner is at the same place every year...the local golf course. The company calls the xmas dinner an " Awards Dinner" I Usually go out and buy a new dress (can't afford it this year) I have always felt a little over dressed. This year since its so cold...I was wondering if a brown sweater dress with brown tights and knee high heeled boots was OK to wear?

The Answer: // // Your brown sweater dress, brown tights and knee…

What should I wear to a New Year’s Eve wedding?

I'm attending a New Year's eve wedding, what should I wear?

The Answer: // Weddings and New Year's Eve celebrations call for festive…

I need advice on what to wear to a spring wedding?

Please advise if I should wear a chiffon duck egg blue blouse elasticated at hem (covering the bottom) to make it a chiffon bubble look worn with a gray figure hugging Grecian style stretch skirt and a black skater style (ruffled out at the back) jacket to a spring wedding. Advice would be appreciated. Many thanks! I don't feel good in knee length dresses and a long one is not appropriate although OK in the type of skirt I have mentioned.

The Answer: // // From your description each of the articles of…

I need to buy my first coat. I have no idea what style would look good on me. Help?

I'm 18, stand 5'5" and weigh 160 pounds. I'm going to college in Virginia and I'm from Florida so I need to buy my first coat. I have no idea what style would look good on me. Please don't tell me to lose weight. I'm trying. Help?

The Answer: // You can’t go wrong with a simple style classic…

What should I bring to Europe for basics & what type of shoes/boots are they wearing in Europe?

I'm going to Germany and Prague for the Christmas and New Year holidays and want to look chic without packing a ton of stuff. What should I bring for basics and what type of shoes/boots are they wearing in Europe this winter?


The Answer: // // Your holiday sounds wonderful. Choose one basic color…

Can I wear a dark pinkish, silk dress to a dinner party in Napa Valley in late October?

Can I wear a dark pinkish, silk dress to a dinner party in Napa Valley in late October? It's knee length, sleeveless, and lined. I would like to have a wrap or sweater of some sort but I am unsure what fabrics are appropriate. Any suggestions?

The Answer: You can wear your dark pinkish dress to a dinner…

What is “high country cocktail” attire?

I've been invited to a wedding where the attire is noted to be "high country cocktail". It's an outdoor wedding (reception in tent? I don't know) in NC in October. Can you give me any advice as to what to wear please?


The Answer: "High Country" refers to an area in North Carolina. Since…

Do I have to wear stockings to a wedding in September if my legs are tan?

Do I have to wear stockings to a wedding in September if my legs are tan?

The Answer: It is acceptable to go without stockings today if you…

Can you wear open toe shoes after Labor Day?

Can you wear open toe shoes after Labor Day?

The Answer: Open-toe shoes are very "in" style all year long. However…

Can you wear floral prints after Labor Day?

Can you wear floral prints after Labor Day?

The Answer: // You can wear floral prints all year around. Usually…
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