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What is fun and age appropriate for a 40 year old to wear to a 30th birthday party?

What can I wear to a friend's "turning 30" party? I live in Georgia and the weather is 50 ish in the evenings. I'm 40, size 4 and I want something age appropriate, but fun.

The Answer: // Choosing styles that flatter your figure type is most…

Can I wear black strappy shoes with a royal purple dress?

Help! I have lost 140 lbs after Lap-band surgery. I rarely went to events in the past because finding clothing I liked was too much of a challenge. I have been invited to a birthday cocktail party at a very nice venue. It will be in on Apr 26th, from 4 to 7. I want to wear deep royal purple dress, knee length, with a v-neck (does not show too much) and cap sleeves. I want to know is the dress color OK for April? Can I wear black strappy sandals with this dress? Do I have to go stockingless (I am very fair-skinned)? Can I wear a light black shawl to complete the outfit? Thank you for all your help.

The Answer: // Congratulations on losing so much weight. A royal purple…

What should I wear to a “Denim and Jewel” Party?

Help! I have a "Denim and Jewel" party to go to and do not have a clue what to wear!! Of course I want to look as stunning as possible! Any advice would be great!

The Answer: // A "Denim and Jewel" themed party sounds like a…

Are black slacks OK to wear to dress up party? Are long skirts still in style?

My legs are not pretty and I don't look good in short skirts or even knee length skirts. Are black slacks OK to wear to dress up party? Are long skirts still in style?

The Answer: // Long skirts are "in style" if they flatter you.…

What should I wear to a bachlorette party?

I'm going to NYC at the end of April with a group of girls for a bachlorette party. I would like to wear something they will all envy...looking for something sexy but not too over the top. Any suggestions??

The Answer: // // You have a number of options. Dark skinny…

What kind of shoes should I wear to a company Christmas Party?

Our company Xmas party is in January and I plan on wearing a black dress that is sleeveless with sequins around the neck. I bought it at Express and they had it on display with black tights so I bought the tights too. My question is what kind of shoes should I wear? I am about 5"8 and not sure about wearing heels or what color. Thank you VERY MUCH for your help!

The Answer: // Black shoes would be your best choice. Dressy black…

What type of top, what color and how should I wear the top to look sexy without looking trampy?

I am planning to go to a birthday party and planning to get dressed up. I want to wear a black pencil skirt, and find super sexy cool heels... but I'm at a loss as to what type of top and what color (I'm really thinking of doing my accessories in a fun color like red, or bright purple) to wear. I'm not a small girl, about a size 16 with a large chest. What type of top should I wear, and how should I wear it to look sexy, without looking trampy?

The Answer: // A black pencil skirt, and sexy heels sound great.…

Should I add jewelry or a scarf or something else to pep up jeans, black boots & a gold sweater?

I'm going to a casual Christmas party. I'm wearing black jeans, black boots and a gold sparkle cowl sweater. Should I add jewelry or a scarf or something else to pep it up a little?

The Answer: // Since you are wearing a gold sparkle sweater you…
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