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What kind of shoes should I wear with my black and white dress?

What kind of shoes should I wear with my black and white dress? It it is white around the bust with silver zebra sequin and the rest is black. Also do I wear black nylons with it?

The Answer: // Your dress sounds like a great party dress. Black…

What color shoes do you think look best with a short emerald green sequin dress?

What color shoes do you think look best with a short emerald green sequin dress? Should I wear any stockings or just bare legs? Thanks in advance for your help.

The Answer: // An emerald green sequin dress sounds very festive for…

What kind of top can I wear with skinny jeans & red patent leather heels?

I have a pair of red patent leather heels, black skinny jeans and need some type of sequin-y top for New Year's Eve! Help! I have fair skin, brunette and want the best color to make me look sexy. Also what kind of clutch purse should I have? Thanks.

The Answer: // There are many sequin-y tops to choose from that…

What color shoes & stockings can I wear with a winter white dress to a Christmas party?

I bought a white flowy but short dress for a Christmas Party- it is a winter white color, not stark white. I was thinking gold sparkly pumps would be amazing with it. OR would you go with more of an espresso brown pump? I have both kinds of shoes but cannot for the life of me figure out what tights/hose to wear with!! I tried black hose and black pumps and I kind of liked it, but then I thought that the black was too harsh against the winter white and didn't tie in. That is why I picked some gold sparkly shoes up. What tights/hose should I wear with the gold and/or brown heels? Thanks!!

The Answer: // You might be able to wear brown tights with…

Should I wear tights, nylons or go bare on New Year’s Eve in Chicago?

I'm wearing a gray purple dress for NYE. I live in Chicago. Should I wear tights, nylons or go bare? If so, what color? Also,what shoes?

The Answer: // It can get pretty cold in Chicago in December…

What type of clutch would go with a short emerald green sequined dress & neutral/beige color heels?

What type of clutch would go with a short emerald green sequined dress and nude/neutral/beige colored heels (for NYE party)?

The Answer: // You can look for a small emerald green satin…

What style & color of shoes should I wear with a brown sequin top & brown pants to a Xmas party?

I have a brown sequin top and brown pants. What kind/style and color of shoes should I wear to a Christmas party? What about jewelry?

The Answer: // Bronze, brown, or black pump style shoes will look…

What top, shoes, & stockings can I wear with gold sequin shorts?

What do I wear with bebe gold sequin shorts as far as a top, on my legs and shoes? It is for a holiday party and I ALWAYS wear high heels.

The Answer: // Black tights and black shoes with a black cashmere…

What type of top can I wear with black sequin shorts ? Hose color?

I am wearing black sequin shorts with a stretch single button long sleeve black jacket and knee high stacked boots. I need advise as to what to wear under the jacket as I may want to take it off during the party and or wear it opened. Also what color hose should I wear? Thanks.

The Answer: // A black tank or strapless top in a dressy…

What style/color pump can I wear with a turquoise beaded dress?

I just recently purchased this turquoise beaded dress. I'm not sure as to what style/color pump I could wear..I was thinking maybe a nude/neutral color. Also, what style clutch could I do. I could really use some expert advice!!! Thank you and have a great day.

The Answer: // WoW great dress! There is more than one way…

Can I wear black hold ups or stockings with a black dress & shoes to a work night out?

I am 32 years old and have a knee length black dress, black high heeled patent shoes, and I am not comfortable going bare legged. I want to wear black hold ups or stockings, but have been told that is not in fashion, and bare legs are, it is for a work Xmas night out, also have been told that sheen on hosiery is also out, can you please help? Thank you very much.

The Answer: // Today bare legs are acceptable if you have good…

What type of shoes and accessories can I wear with a black, sequin, lace, dress by Adrianna Papell?

I purchased a black, sequin, lace, knee length dress by Adrianna Papell from Nordstroms. I would like to know what type of shoes and accessories I could wear with the outfit? I will be wearing the dress to a semi-formal Christmas party.

The Answer: // Since your black dress has lace and sequins (very…

Should I choose a simple black shoe or something with sparkle in it?

What shoes would you pair with this dress? I will be wearing this dress in January and I'm trying to decide if this dress has enough going on and I should choose a simple black shoe or can I have more fun with it and choose something with sparkle. Thanks!

The Answer: // The dress has a lot of sparkle right now.…

Should I tuck in a sparkly top into a long skirt?

Dressy work Christmas party tonight. I am slim. Wearing a black velvet long skirt, gold sparkly sleeveless top with a black sweater that is open but ties just above the waist. Should my gold top be tucked in or left out?

The Answer: // Tuck your gold sparkly sleeveless top into your long…

Should I wear stockings with a gown & open toe style shoes?

I am having a semi-formal to formal birthday party. I am wearing a red gown with open toe closed back shoes, should I wear stockings with these shoes?

The Answer: // Since you are wearing a gown (floor length?) to…
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