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I am going to my husbands work Christmas dinner Nov 29... The company he works for is a car sales company. Dinner is at the same place every year...the local golf course. The company calls the xmas dinner an " Awards Dinner" I Usually go out and buy a new dress (can't afford it this year) I have always felt a little over dressed. This year since its so cold...I was wondering if a brown sweater dress with brown tights and knee high heeled boots was OK to wear?
Can I wear white satin sling back sandals with rhinestones to a New Year's gala with a burgundy velvet dress? I will wear white pearls and have a white satin purse.
I am going to a formal wedding on New Year's Eve. I want to wear a long velvet skirt and a chiffon blouse. The top is a matte black (a lined bodice and sheer sleeves) and the skirt, being velvet, is a deep black. My question is can I wear different shades of black together?
I am wearing a sweater dress for the holidays. It is above the knee and somewhat A-line. It is a short turtle neck style. It reminds me of the "Twiggy" days. My question is this....would black opaque tights and flats look good with it? If so, what kind of black flat? (Patent leather, suede, etc.)
The Answer:// The black opaque tights with black flats would look…