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What color hosiery/tights & shoes can I wear with a pewter color dress to a January wedding?

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…

What type of clothing should I bring for a trip to Marbella in January or February?

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…

What can I top off a sleeveless dress with in cool weather?

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…

Can I wear deep purple colored heels with a pink & white dress and a fuchsia clutch & fascinator?

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…

Is it appropriate for me to wear panty hose to my daughter’s wedding?

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…

What can I wear to a wedding that specifies a “rustic glam”  dress code?

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…

Can a 5’ tall woman wear winter boots on the outside of pants?

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…

Is a red faille dress with a black tulle underneath dressy enough for my daughter’s wedding in June?

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?

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?

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…

Can I wear multicolored dangly sparkly earrings with a copper colored sequined strapless dress?

I am going to a New Year's Eve party and I have a copper colored sequined strapless dress. I was planning on wearing a black belt with it, black tights, black booties, and some beautiful multicolored, dangle, sparkly earrings. Will the earrings match, or be too much? It is a NYE party, where more sparkly things tend to be more OK. Also side note, I'm 21, 5'10" 140lbs. The dress is short on me, since I am so tall, but the tights make it look more conservative.

The Answer: // Your outfit sounds sensational! Wear the beautiful multicolored, dongle,…

Can I wear a halter/low back maxi dress to a formal New Year’s party at a hotel?

I purchased a halter/low back maxi dress from Express. It was merchandised with the sequin cocktail dresses for New Year's dresses. Can I wear this to a formal New Year's party at a hotel? I am having second thoughts. Thanks!

The Answer: // A long halter (maxi) dress in a solid color…

What should you wear on New year’s Eve with a sequin black and gold skirt from Forever21?

What should you wear on New year's Eve with a sequin black and gold skirt from Forever21?

The Answer: // Without seeing the skirt a black top, black tights…

Will a strand of pearls & simple pearl studs be appropriate with a black sequin top & black pants?

I am going to be wearing a black sequin (sparkling beads) V neck top and black dress pants for New Year's Eve. Will a strand of pearls and simple pearl studs be appropriate?

The Answer: // A strand of pearls and simple pearl stud earrings…

Cobalt blue sequin dress for NYE….black shoes or silver?

Cobalt blue sequin dress for NYE....black shoes or silver?

The Answer: // Black or silver shoes will both work with a…
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