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What color and style dress should I wear to my daughter's April wedding? Her only request is that I don't look matronly or like a grandmother. Her wedding colors are teal and black. Her dress is ivory/champagne color. I am glad she is giving me such freedom, but I want all to look back at the pictures and it look put together. She may care at some point. I'm 42 years old, 5"3 with a petite frame.
The Answer: // You are not very old and it sounds like…
I have a grape colored long dress for my daughter's wedding. It is sleeveless and I want to wear a bolero jacket. Does it have to be the same color and material?
The Answer: // A grape color dress for your daughter's wedding sounds…
I am wearing a cream colored dress and royal blue shoes. What color should my date wear?
The Answer: // A dark gray or dark blue suit would look…
What type sweater neck or blouse neck looks better on a woman who has a square face and jaw?
The Answer: // You cannot beat a "V" neckline. It is flattering…
I want a nice plaid suit (sport) jacket to break up my normal one color suit jackets...I'm a tall young athletic guy, and I like slim fit stuff the best. What do you think are the best jackets out there....reasonable priced (like $300 max).
The Answer: // Not familiar with a lot of men'sportswear brands. You…
I have a heather gray dress and light gray shoes. Can I wear black tights with it?
The Answer: // A heather gray dress and light gray shoes should…
I am a black woman and just got a blue sequin dress. What color of shoe can I wear with it? Thanks
The Answer: // If your dress is a dark blue sequin dress…
I like to wear a black jacket/sweater with black pants and an appropriate to the occasion colored shell. I 'm finding it very hard to get the black top to exactly match my black pants. Is it okay if they are not a perfect match?
The Answer: // Blacks in different fabrics often look like they are…
I'm 5'2" and average size. I see so many 3/4 length sleeve tops. I've only worn short or long sleeves. Is there any reason to choose a 3/4 sleeve?
The Answer: // Sleeve length is just a matter of style. Some…
For a black tie event should I wear sheer black tights with my black dress?
The Answer: // If your black dress is really, really short black…
What colors/styles/types of fabric are OK to wear with a dark-colored denim jacket? Thank-you!
The Answer: // Today women wear denim jackets with many colors and…
What jewelry can I wear with a beige wedding dress?
The Answer: // Beige is a lovely warm color for your wedding…
What jewelry and shoes can I wear with an all white outfit? Thanks.
The Answer: // The color white looks nice with many color shoes.…
I am a freshman journalism major at the college of New Jersey. I am currently working on a piece for my magazine class that talks about finding the right bathing suit for your body. I was wondering what advice you had on this topic. Specifically what to look for when your shopping for someone with a long torso or lots of curves? I would really appreciate your help. Thank you for your time.
The Answer: // You will find many articles on this subject when…
I have a wide, corset style, black, glittery belt. It is the kind that is meant to wear up higher on the waist. What can I wear with it?
The Answer: // Your wide, corset style, black, glittery belt sounds fabulous,…
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