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What color shoes should I wear with a long purple prom dress? Hair?

I'm wearing a long, purple gown for my prom. It's an A-line gown with cut-in shoulders and embellished closed neck line. I am tall and slim. How must I wear my long hair and what shoes should I wear?

The Answer: // // Your long purple gown with the embellished neckline…

At what age should women start to dress in a professional way?

I have question regarding women's professional wear. At what age should women start to dress in a professional way? Is there any gap? For instance 20 - 30 or 30 - 40 and so on? Thank you for your time.

The Answer: // // During the teen years and early twenties women…

What kind of top would look good with sequin palazzo pants?

I have a beautiful pair of sequin palazzo pants. What kind of top would look good with them? Wearing to a wedding.

The Answer: // // Stay away from blousy or big tops with…

Can a 5’8” tall woman wear shoes with a 3.75” heel?

Can a 5'8" tall woman wear shoes with a 3.75" heel?

The Answer: // // A 5' 8" woman can wear shoes with…

What color accessories & kind of jewelry should I wear with a cappuccino color dress?

My daughter is getting married next month and my outfit is a cappuccino color with cream flowers. What color accessories should I wear and also what kind of jewelry?

The Answer: // // Cappuccino is a beautiful color. Since your dress…

What color sandals go with a navy blue and white tye dye maxi dress?

What color sandals go with a navy blue and white tye dye maxi dress?

The Answer: // // Your navy blue and white tye dye dress…

What color bridesmaid dresses will look good with magenta color orchids?

I am trying to choose a color for my chiffon bridesmaid dresses. I am getting married in Jamaica on Dec 2nd. The flowers that are included with the wedding package are magenta orchids. I have looked at many color swatches (the dresses are available in a rainbow of colors), however I am having a difficult time making a decision. The colors I have narrowed it down to are: sage, lilac, lavender, hunter, daffodil, and dark purple. Please help!

The Answer: // // What a beautiful place to have a wedding…

What color tights & kind of tights would be best with an orange swing cocktail dress??

I am wearing an orange swing cocktail dress to a wedding, teaming it with a short black jacket, black clutch and shoes. What color tights and kind of tights would be best?

The Answer: // // Your orange swing dress sounds fabulous. Stockings would…

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…

Can you help me find a secific jean style like acid wash or tie dyed for men?

I'm trying to find a certain style of jean but for men.the look I'm after was worn by Gwen Stefani and Fergie the acid washed or tie dyed look the closest. I've got to it is tom rebel but it was in black but I prefer blue. hope you can help.

The Answer: // // Unfortunately I have no idea where you can…

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…

What should I wear to my daughter’s outdoor college grad ceremony in mid-May, in Indiana?

What should I wear to my daughter's outdoor college grad ceremony in mid-May, in Indiana?

The Answer: // // The weather should be mild in mid-May in…

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…
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