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What color jewelry & shoes should I wear with a navy blue long sequin tight dress?

What color jewelry and shoes should I wear with a navy blue long sequin tight dress?

The Answer: // If you want the focus to be on you…

Can I wear gray floral patterned tights with a gray wrap dress to a business dinner?

I'm wearing a gray wrap dress to a business dinner at a country club, with cocktail attire suggested this evening. I bought some pretty gray floral patterned tights to liven up the dress, but after reading many of your answers I'm wondering if I should go with black sheer hose. The dress is long sleeved and I'm going to also add color with blue and silver jewelry. I'm also thinking of chucking the whole idea and going with a royal blue ruched and sleeveless dress...help!

The Answer: // Business dinners mean business! You are always being judged…

What color of nylons should I wear with a cobalt blue dress to a dinner dance at a country club?

What color of nylons should I wear with a cobalt blue, sheath dress to a dinner dance at a country club. I am 50 years old and live in the north so bare legs is not an option.

The Answer: // Stockings are more polished looking than bare legs especially…

What kind of shoes & what kind of accessories can I wear with a rose/gold sequin dress?

I have an antique/rose gold sequin dress, what kind of shoes and what kind of accessories can I wear with it?

The Answer: // An antique/rose gold sequin dress will look good with…

Can I wear a velvet halter dress in March to a movie premier?

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…

What color & style of shoe should be worn with a pewter color long formal evening gown?

What color and style of shoe should be worn with a pewter color long formal evening gown?

The Answer: // Silver or black pumps or sling back style shoes…

Is it OK to wear black stockings & black pumps with a cream/nude colored lace dress to a dance?

My daughter wants to wear a cream/nude colored lace dress with black stockings and black pumps to a dance this month. Is that ok?

The Answer: // A cream colored dress with black stockings and black…

What color and type shoes will go a black sequined knee length dress?

I bought a black sequined knee length dress. What color and type shoes will go with the outfit?

The Answer: // With a black sequin dress you can wear black…

Should I wear dyed to match shoes of silver shoes with a wine color evening gown??

I’m wearing a wine colored evening gown. Should I wear dyed to match shoes of silver shoes?

The Answer: // Silver shoes will look very stylish with a wine…

What type of shoe should I wear to a semi-formal affair with a gray lace, beaded dress?

I'm in my mid 60s and am going to attend a semi-formal affair. I have gotten a Marina lace and beaded grey dress to wear. What type of shoes to do you recommend? I will be on my feet all evening and don't want to limp by the time the evening is over

The Answer: // Your dress sounds great for the semi-formal affair you…

Is a black & gold vintage sequin dress in style & appropriate for a spring sorority formal?

I have a sorority formal coming up this spring. I found this vintage (from the 80s) black and gold sequin dress. It had shoulder pads in it, but I took them out and preferred the dress without them. I do not know if this style is in and want a reputable opinion on it. Please help!

The Answer: // Vintage style clothing is always considered stylish. A black…

What color handbag should I wear with a black dress and pewter glitter pumps?

I'm wearing a little black dress to a wedding...will pewter glitter pumps match and what color hand bag should I buy?

The Answer: // A black or silver evening bag will look nice…

What shoes and accessories can I wear with a retro 80’s dress?

I just bought this great retro 80's dress at a resale shop but now I'm wondering what shoes and accessories to wear with it!? Also, should I get rid of the sleeves? I'm only 16, so I'm trying to keep it young but still sophisticated! Thanks for your thoughts!

The Answer: // Great dress! Leave the sleeves on the dress and…

Would it be appropriate to wear sandal foot pantyhose in neutral or off white with strappy sandals?

I am going to a dinner date and wearing an above the knee white cocktail dress. I have some gorgeous white 5" strappy sandals I want to wear with this dress. I want to show off a nice pedicure on my toes, would it be appropriate to wear some sandal foot pantyhose in neutral/nude or off white?

The Answer: // Many women feel that wearing sheer neutral stockings with…

Does a black dress go with gold sparkle shoes?

Does a black dress go with gold sparkle shoes???

The Answer: // Black dresses can be worn with gold sparkle shoes.…
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