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I'm 16 and I just bought my prom dress. It is royal blue and gorgeous. My boyfriend and I are trying to decide what color tuxedo he should rent for prom. He thinks black and I think a charcoal gray. We both some what agree that his tie and vest should be royal blue... What do you think? I would love some helpful and honest advice. Thanks a bunch!!
The Answer: // You cannot beat a traditional, classic black tuxedo, black…
I love the 40s look where women wore brooches on their lapels, but I'm afraid of looking like an old lady. Is it appropriate for a 22-year-old to wear a brooch on her lapel? Thanks!
The Answer: // A brooch can be worn by a woman of…
Do I have to match the jacket and skirt when dressing for work? I have a black blazer and gray skirt, but I'm not sure if it's okay for them to not match.
The Answer: // Separates do not have to match but they do…
What color shoes should my daughter wear to a pageant that requires church attire? Her dress is white.
The Answer: // I don’t think there is any specific rule about…
I am sixty and recently purchased a really cute sleeveless floral dress - it is straight and has a ruffle at the bottom. I would like to get a sweater to cover my arms. Do you have a suggestion for sweater type - bolero, simple cardigan?
The Answer: // A simple / classic cashmere, silk and cashmere or…
Would a black bolero look OK with a red chiffon strapless gown and what color shoes and bag?
The Answer: // A black bolero would look fine with a red…
I am wearing a silk-like champagne color sleeveless sheath dress to 4:00 PM wedding at a very nice venue. The dress is Calvin Klein. It has a square neck and three rosettes on the left bodice near the strap. Do I wear a necklace? What color jewelry and shoes?
The Answer: // Your silk champagne color dress sounds beautiful. Since it…
As Mother of the Bride, I am wearing a lilac (lavender) dress with silver shoes. What color pantyhose should I wear?
The Answer: // Your lilac (lavender) dress will look nice with neutral…
I am a guy who is getting into the new guy style. The new style is the rolled up jean. I am wondering, many jeans I see are tighter at the bottom but still loose at the thigh. What kind of jeans are those, where can I find them?
The Answer: // Rolled up jeans are very stylish on stylish guys.…
I'm going to a concert and I am wearing a black blazer and an off white/neutral beige dress with black collar trim and black ribbon sash. What color pumps can I wear to go with my outfit?
The Answer: // You can wear black shoes to match your black…
I am going to a wedding in Arizona, March 3rd. I am wearing a silky black and white knee length dress. My legs are not tan so I want to wear nylons. Should I wear tan or off black? I am 62.
The Answer: // You can wear sheer black or ultra sheer neutral…
What type and color shirt should I wear with gold sparkly dress shorts (not sequined) also what heels would be best?
The Answer: // Your sparkly, dress shorts would look nice with a…
Would it be alright to carry an ivory beaded handbag with a black dress to a wedding?
The Answer: // As long as your ivory color beaded bag looks…
I have two dresses; one from 'Motel Rocks' in an electric blue color, and the other from Topshop which is a girly cream dress by the designer 'Jones and Jones'. I was wondering how to style the electric blue dress for a daytime summer look (cardi, shoes and bag)? How can I modernize the cream dress for more of an evening look so it doesn't look too cutesie!! Thanks.
The Answer: // Your electric blue dress can be worn with neutral…
I have a purple satin knee length dress for a wedding. I want to go block color so I am going to wear lovely bright fuschia satin shoes with it. What color bag should I carry pink or purple or a different color again?
The Answer: // You can match your bag to your purple dress…
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