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What color shoes, bag & jewelry should I wear with a white dress trimmed in blue, purple & gold?

I have a dress that I am wearing for my prom. I'ts white and has embroidery at the top which is purple and blue (more purple). At the bottom it has gold/purple/blue, so what color shoes, jewelry and bag do you reccommend? Shall I mix it all up ?

The Answer: // Your dress sounds beautiful! Since your dress has some…

What color corsage would go with my prom dress?

What color corsage would go with my dress? My prom is in two weeks and the most obvious color choice, turquoise flowers, is impossible to find!

The Answer: // A white corsage is classic and will go with…

Could you give me some advice re: which shoes will look best with my prom dress?

I'm having trouble on deciding what to wear with my prom dress. Could you give me some advice re: which shoes will look best?

The Answer: // Your prom dress is sensational. The lighter color shoes…

What color of heels would go with a long pink sequin prom dress?

What color of heels would go with a long pink sequin prom dress?

The Answer: // With a long pink sequin prom dress you can…

What color clutch should I wear with a white prom dress with a subtle royal blue print?

I am looking for my prom clutch. My prom dress is white with a print of royal blueish flowers (very subtle though), and my shoes are simple silver. I wonder should I get a white or a silver clutch with it??

The Answer: // Your dress sounds yummy! Since you are we wearing…

What color shoes & jewelry can my daughter wear with a long ivory prom dress?

What color shoes and jewelry can my daughter wear with a long ivory prom dress?

The Answer: // // With a long ivory prom dress your daughter…

What style of prom dress would look best on my 17 year old daughter?

What style of prom dress would look best on my 17 year old daughter? She is about 5'7" and slightly curvy. She is barrel chested, so has a thicker middle, and rounded shoulders.

The Answer: // // Your daughter is a nice height. Have her…

What shade of coral is best on my Asian skin?

I'm currently searching for a prom dress and I'm Asian so I have pale skin with a slight yellow tinge and pink undertones, greenish hazel eyes, and long dark dark brown hair. My dress color options are burgundy but I really want coral. What shade of coral is best on my skin? (Dark, Light?) If possible if you could attach a color swatch that would be great. Thanks so much!

The Answer: // Like many other pastel colors, Coral is a great…

Will a short or long dress make me appear taller?

If I am wearing a formal dress to a wedding and I am short should I wear a short or long dress? What makes me look taller???

The Answer: // If the wedding is a formal affair you can…

Will a mermaid style dress look flattering on someone 5"3”?

I want to wear this dress to prom but I've heard mixed reviews on mermaid dresses. Would this cut and style look good on someone my height who is 5 foot 3? Also as I am pale, greenish hazel almond eyes, and dark dark hair with pink under hues what color would compliment my skin best? I was thinking coral?

The Answer: // // A mermaid style dress would be more attractive…

Would a black or white tux work with my prom dress?

Hi, I am going to prom this year with my boyfriend who is open to wearing any kind of tux. He picked out my dress...and I LOVE IT!! But we don't know what color tux to wear with it. Would white be too much white??? Would black work even though there is no black in my dress.

The Answer: // // Wow! Your boyfriend has great taste. Your dress…

What style prom dress will flatter a 5’3, thin, small busted figure?

I'm so excited over attending my first prom. I need help finding the perfect dress. I want a dress that will flatter my body type. I'm 5'3 and skinny with a small bust. I don't know if a sweetheart neckline or a mermaid style neckline dress will work. I would also like to know what color would look best with tan skin and very dark hair.

The Answer: // // A solid color dress with a straight style…

What kind of dress should I wear to a prom if I want to look lean, sophisticated & tall?

What kind of dress should I wear to a prom if I want to look lean, sophisticated, and tall?

The Answer: // To look lean, sophisticated and tall choose a solid…
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