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What type of shoe or boot should I wear with leggings and a blouse that hits above knee?

I'm 56 and want to wear leggings with a stylish blouse that hits an inch or two above the knee. what type of shoe? boot? & What length boot?

The Answer: You have a number of choices regarding footwear that would…

I need to buy my first coat. I have no idea what style would look good on me. Help?

I'm 18, stand 5'5" and weigh 160 pounds. I'm going to college in Virginia and I'm from Florida so I need to buy my first coat. I have no idea what style would look good on me. Please don't tell me to lose weight. I'm trying. Help?

The Answer: // You can’t go wrong with a simple style classic…

What do I wear to my boyfriend’s family Thanksgiving dinner in San Francisco?

What do I wear to my boyfriend's family Thanksgiving dinner in San Francisco?

The Answer: Check with the hostess to determine what the dress code…

What accessories should I wear with a short skin colored party wear dress?

What accessories should I wear with a short skin colored party wear dress?

The Answer: Whether you are light or dark skinned choose gold or…

What type and color of shoes and bag to wear with a canary yellow “dressy” dress?

I have a short canary yellow "dressy" dress and need advice as to what type and color shoes and bag to wear with this dress.Thanks

The Answer: You have a number of color and shoe choices for…

For a guy, what are the best styles & brands of jeans to wear with a football jersey?

For a guy, what are the best styles and brands of jeans to wear with a football jersey?


The Answer: // // I do not consider myself an expert when…

Can you wear a floor length dress to a wedding that calls for “cocktail” dress?

I am attending a New Years eve wedding in Chicago. The wedding is in a Catholic Cathedral 3pm and the reception is 6pm. I found a beautiful full length burgundy velvet dress with a bell bottom and black lace yoke and long sleeves. I have a black long sleeve bolero jacket to wear at the church. The invitation stated "cocktail" dress. Do you think my dress will be too much? PS I am 50 years old.

The Answer: Weddings are celebrations that call for dressing up. A New…

Can I wear black shoes and black purse with a bluish purple dress?

I have a dress that is purple on top and fades to a bluish purple on bottom. Can I wear black shoes and black purse?

The Answer: You have many choices of colors depending if you are…

What happens if I heat certain types of fabric (for example: wool, silk and cotton)?

What happens if I heat certain types of fabric (for example: wool, silk and cotton)?

The Answer: Too much heat on a fabric can ruin it. For…

What should I wear to a 50th anniversary law firm event?

I am attending a 50th anniversary for a law firm. I am wearing a tea-length v-neck, elbow length sleeve, very fashionable black dress with 3" heeled black shoes. What color hose should I wear? What is the current fashion? Black or nude? Sheer? Should I wear pearls or diamond-looking accessories? Thank you for your assistance

The Answer: Your outfit sounds appropriate for a 50th anniversary law firm…

Should I wear black or nude hose if I am wearing black shoes?

I just bought a cute, red classic sleeveless dress at White House Black Market. It hits at the knee and has a black belt. Would this be appropriate to wear for a priest's dinner at the country club? Should I wear black or nude hose if I am wearing black shoes?

The Answer: Your dress sounds like it is appropriate to wear for…

What color and style dress is good for the grooms mother?

My son is getting married in a outside wedding April 23rd 2011 at 6pm in a beautiful garden setting. Should I wear long or short dress and what color is good for the grooms mother? The Brides mother is deceased so I will be the only mother .

The Answer: You can wear a long or short dress to a…

What color stockings should I wear with silver strappy sandals?

I have a black sequin sleeveless cocktail dress. I am attending a Saturday evening wedding! I have a silver shawl to drape over me since it is November in New England. I have black shoes with open toes and a pair of strappy 3" high silver sandal type shoes. Do I wear stockings and if so what color with the silver sandals?

The Answer: You can wear silver or black color shoes with a…

What do you wear over a short sleeved sweater at the office when it gets cooler?

What do you wear over a short sleeved sweater at the office when it gets cooler?

The Answer: The best choice is a jacket. Your basic wardrobe should…

What can I wear that will balance out my shape (large bust & small hips) and make me look “hot”?

I am going to my 40th class reunion this year. I have lost 90lbs and am slimmer than I was in late elementary school and through my life up to last year. I have brown hair, large bust and small bottom . I wear an XL tops and size 10 petite pants. What can I wear that will balance out my shape and make me look "hot"? The invitation says "casual" dress. Help!!! Thank you very much.

The Answer: Before you can begin putting your look together get a…
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