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What type of clothes do I wear if I’m going to a New Year’s party?

What type of clothes do I wear if I'm going to a New Year's party?

The Answer: // A New Year's party can be casual or dressy.…

Gold shoes & black tights or black shoes and black tights with a gold dress for NYE?

I have a gold dress for New Year's Eve and was planning on wearing black tights and black shoes with it but was told to wear gold shoes with the tights. What do you think? Will that look weird?

The Answer: // A gold dress sounds fabulous for New Year's Eve.…

Should I wear black hose with a seam down back or fish net? Mink wrap?

I am going to a New Year's party with a flapper theme. I have a liquid silver dress with black satin trim, two straps with one strap that falls off shoulder. Bottom has black trim. Wearing black pumps. Two questions: 1) Should I wear black hose with a seam down back or fish net stockings? 2) I have a mink wrap with shoulders that fall to the elbo and wrap are these in fashion still or should I wear something else?

The Answer: // From the description of your dress black hose with…

What color shoes & stockings can I wear with a royal blue dress to a New Year’s Eve Party?

I'm wearing a royal blue dress, just above the knee to a New Year's Eve Party at a catering hall in northern New Jersey. I'm a stylish 59 year old. Please tell me what hose and shoes to wear. I prefer a pump of about 3 inches. Is a royal blue shoe appropriate and what are my other options? Thank you.

The Answer: // A black suede closed toe pump or black suede…

Would neutral or black stockings look best with a print black & fuschia dress for New Year’s Eve ?

I'm wearing a print black and fuschia dress for New Year's Eve with black pumps. Would neutral or black stocking look best? I'm mid-fifties but have a young appearance.

The Answer: // Sheer black oe black opaque stockings would look fabulous…

Is a long velour black skirt, tank and a silver sparkly sweater fashionable for New Year’s Eve?

I am 58 yrs old and attending a New Year's Eve celebration at a Yacht Club. Is a long velour black skirt, black velour tank and a silver sparkly sweater fashionable? I am a size 14 plus. Not sure if shoes or boots will work.

The Answer: // The black velour top and skirt should be slimming…

What should I wear with my black sequin high-rise shorts for New Year’s Eve?

For New Year's (keep in mind I'm a college student and I'll be in Florida), what should I wear with my black sequin high-rise shorts?

The Answer: // Florida is not always that warm over the holidays…

Can I wear neutral/beige patent leather pumps with a black top & neutral/beige color sequin skirt?

What color and type of shoes do I wear for NYE with a black tank and neutral/beige color sequin skirt...gold doesn't look right to me...neutral/beige patent pumps OK?

The Answer: // Your New Year's Eve outfit sounds fabulous. Neutral/beige or…

What shoes, accessories and jacket can I wear with a sequin sheath mink color dress?

I bought a sequin sheath dress in color mink (brown). I don't know what shoes, accessories and jacket to wear with it. I'm planning to wear it for New Year's Eve party. Please Help !!

The Answer: // Bronze, gold, silver and black are four colors that…

Can you wear a fur jacket with an evening cocktail dress?

Can you wear a fur jacket with an evening cocktail dress?

The Answer: // Furs and faux furs are both very chic and…

What style & color shoe should I wear with a white/silver dress to a New Year’s Eve wedding?

I need help with a shoe and hosiery selection.. I'm wearing a winter white and silver dress to a New Year's Eve wedding. What should I wear for shoes and hosiery/tights? Thank you!

The Answer: // There are gray sheer stockings with shimmer available that…

What type of hose & color should I wear with a navy blue sweater dress & navy patent leather pumps ?

Planning to wear a navy blue sweater dress & navy patent pumps to a holiday party. What type of hose & color should I wear?

The Answer: // You can wear sheer navy or sheer black hosiery…

What can I wear with black satin tuxedo pants on a New Year’s Eve cruise?

I have black satin tuxedo above the ankle, pants with beading on the stripe of the leg. I want to wear something classy yet "ready for a party" on a New Years Eve cruise. What would you suggest?

The Answer: // A black satin top (with a little beading around…

Should I wear a black dress with fuchsia tights & a black or white tank top?

Hi! I plan on wearing for Christmas Eve a black silk type of dress from H&M. The length of the dress falls right above the knees and since the material is thin I would like to wear tights with it. I was thinking the color fuchsia. The front shows a lot of cleavage as well (not appropriate for this event) so could I wear a black or white tank top underneath? What do you think? Too many colors?

The Answer: // If you decide to wear the black slip dress…

What should I wear to a Christmas party for a younger set?

I am 46 and will be attending a Christmas party at the home of a 27-year-old. Most of the guests will be around the same age. No dress code was given. What should I wear?

The Answer: // First try to connect with the hostess to find…
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