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What color top & shoes can I wear with a sequin black & silver striped skirt?

What shirt, heels, tights, etc. should i wear with a sequin black and silver striped mini skirt? I bought it because I loved it, got it home and found out that I have nothing to wear with it!

The Answer: // // You are not alone. Most of us have…

Should I wear white or black shoes with a black & white dress that has a black skirt?

I have a black and white dress, it is white on the top with black flowers around the neck. From the waist down the dress is black. Can I wear white shoes or would black be the best choice because the bottom part of the dress is black? Thanks for you help!

The Answer: // // Your dress with the white top and black…

Can the color of the MOB’s dress be eggplant if the bridesmaid’s dresses are watermelon color?

The bridesmaids are wearing watermelon colored dresses . Can the color of the mother of the bride's dress be eggplant and what color of shoes will go with this?

The Answer: // // The color purple should go with watermelon color…

What color jewelry would go with a royal blue dress with a red belt & red heels?

What color jewelry would go with a royal blue dress with a red belt and red heels?

The Answer: // // Pearl or metal (gold or silver) jewelry will…

Would black sheer stockings & black patent leather stilettos look OK with a an acqa color dress ?

I have a black tie wedding the first weekend in May. My dress is a silk aqua one shoulder knee length dress with a gold colored side zip. I'm confused what shoes to wear and wondering if stockings are necessary. Would black sheer stockings and black patent leather closed toes stilettos look OK? Or is that too wintery and contrasting? Please help! Thanks!

The Answer: // // Stockings are optional these days if your legs…

What color accessories & shoes should I wear with a green sequin prom dress?

My prom dress is green sequin and ties around the neck. I am not really sure about accessories or shoes. What color goes best??

The Answer: // Your green sequin halter style dress sounds gorgeous for…

What color shoes should I wear with a navy blue and black color dress?

I have a party, and I will wear a tight dress, up to the knees, it is black from the bottom, and navy blue on the top. What color should i wear for shoes?? Thank you

The Answer: // Black shoes would look great with your dress with…

What color pumps should I wear with a fuschia and red color dress?

I have a cotton fuschia and red dress. What color pumps should I wear with it?

The Answer: // // A fuchsia and red color cotton dress sounds…

What color jewelry, shoes, and purse would look right with a gray striped maxi dress?

I have a heather gray and dark gray striped strapless maxi dress. What color jewelry, shoes, and purse would look right with this?

The Answer: // // Grays are neutral and go with almost every…

Is an orange handbag too much POP of color?

I just found a cute, perfect, Liz Claiborne, handbag at a major chain store, on clearance ($10), that would be perfect for spring/summer 2012. Only problem, which I am second guessing is the color: it is Orange - persimmon - to be exact, kinda color of ripe oranges. Is it too much pop of color for this years fashion pop of color, Should I give up a great bag because it is too different then what I gave (standard navy, or black)?

The Answer: // // Orange is a very Hot color this season…

Will ivory, purple, green and black be too many colors for a wedding color scheme?

I have bought my wedding dress which is ivory with black embroidered flowers. I would like to use deep purple, a light leafy green, black and ivory as my accent colors. I would like to put my flower girls in ivory dresses with a black sash, Would it be to weird to have my bridesmaids in purple dresses? Is that to many colors and do I have to use ivory just because it is in my dress?

The Answer: // // Your Ivory dress with black embroidered flowers and…

Will copper / bronze color shoes work with a taupe color Mother of the Bride dress?

I am mother of the bride. I am wearing a taupe colored tea length dress. I had my shoes dyed. They turned out a copper/bronze shade. I think they look fine but wanted another opinion.

The Answer: // // As long as the shoes look nice with…

Are wide leg pants still in style enough to wear for an over 40 year old?

Are wide leg pants still in style enough to wear for an over 40? I have some white linen ones that are in good shape.

The Answer: // // Your white linen pants sound fabulous! White linen…

What color shoes and clutch would go best with a dusty rose color suit?

I just bought a dusty pink suit (shirt and jacket). Can you please advise me what color shoes and clutch would go best? Thank you.

The Answer: // // A dusty pink suit sounds beautiful. Neutral /beige,…

Can I wear lemon yellow color shoes with a teal blue dress to a school auction?

I am wearing a teal blue dress to a school auction. I want to have a little more fun, rather than wearing neutral color shoes, I wanted to go with a colored shoe. What would you recommend? I happen to have a pair of lemon yellow pumps but not sure if they work. Suggestions?

The Answer: // // Yellows and blues look beautiful together. A mirror…
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