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What kind of jewelry should I wear with a tight strapless dress? Hair?

What kind of jewelry should I wear with a tight strapless dress? Hat is a nude color with a blackboard overly? Also how should I wear my hair?

The Answer: // Wear jewelry that flatters your skin tone and hair…

What color shoes and jewelry should I wear with an eggplant color dress to my daughter’s wedding??

I will be wearing a floor length eggplant (dark purple) colored dress as the mother of the bride to my daughter’s wedding. What color shoes should I wear? What color jewelry?

The Answer: // Black shoes will look perfect with you floor length…

What type of jewelry should I purchase for my bridesmaid to wear?

I am trying to find the right type of jewelry to purchase for my bridesmaid to wear on my wedding day. Their dresses are turquoise with a one shoulder strap, I'm thinking about purchasing everyone just earrings and bracelet but I'm sure what kind, silver, pearl or what. Thanks so much for your site.

The Answer: // Your bridesmaids dresses sound beautiful. Turquoise blue is a…

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with light washed Capri jeans?

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with light washed Capri jeans & top with a burnt orange cardigan?

The Answer: // Try gold or burnt orange flats or sandals (low…

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with an empire, black, maxi dress?

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with an empire, black, maxi dress with an all over flower pattern?

The Answer: // Platforms, flat black sandals or black sandals with heels…

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with a red, maxi dress with black flowers at the bottom?

What shoes, jewelry and purse should I wear with an empire, red, maxi dress that has black flowers at the bottom?

The Answer: // You can wear platforms, flat black sandals or black…

What color jewelry can be worn with a gold long prom dress besides gold?

What color jewelry can be worn with a gold long prom dress besides gold?

The Answer: // Sparkly jewelry (quality rhinestone or diamond), pearl, pearl and…

What color bag & accessories can I wear with a navy dress & black strappy sandals?

I am going to my high school reunion tonight. I have a very simple yet flattering solid navy dress that hits a smidge above the knee. My go to shoes are high heel black strappy nine west that are actually comfortable. No hose? My legs are decent and have a hint of color. Does this sound ok? What color bag and accessories?

The Answer: // Your navy dress and black strappy heels sounds like…

What color jewelry could I wear with a gray/silver dress & black satin pumps?

I'm attending a wedding and I'm wearing a sleeveless gray/silver dress with black satin pumps. What color jewelry could I wear?

The Answer: // Your silver dress sounds lovely for a wedding. Start…

What color shoes, handbag, & jewelry can I wear with a navy blue dress with black crystal trim?

I am the Mother Of the Groom for a May wedding. I am deciding to wear a full-length navy blue dress (faux 2-piece). The fabric is chiffon. The bodice has tiny iridescent black crystals, with a scoop neckline. Since the neckline shows much of my chest area (not bust), is it OK to wear a necklace - since there are black crystals in the bodice? I also am undecided on shoe type and color. I have navy satin shoes, which aren't the exact color of the dress, which I don't think I like. I also bought a rhinestone strappy shoe, which looks better. not sure if I should go with black or a closed shoe or peep toe. Jewelry, handbag, shoes. HELP! wish I could include a photo of the dress for you to see.

The Answer: // Your navy blue, chiffon, floor length dress sounds lovely…

Is it okay to wear a short chained diamond pendant & a long strand of beads together?

Is it okay to wear a short chained diamond pendant and a long strand of beads together? Is it too much?

The Answer: // You should be able to wear a short chained…

What kind of jewelry should I wear with a bright blue dress and gold sparkly shoes?

I am wearing a brightish blue one shoulder dress that goes to the ground, and the shoulder is kind of dramatic, what kind of jewelry should I wear with it? I am planning on wearing gold sparkly shoes.

The Answer: // Earrings are usually enough when you wear a one…

What color tights to wear with a midnight green sheath?

What color tights to wear with a midnight green sheath? The shoes and jewelry are in bronze tones.

The Answer: // Take one of your shoes into the legwear department…

Can you wear a silver necklace with a top having gold buttons?

My friend wore a black knit top that had gold 3/4" buttons (4) on each shoulder with a long sliver beaded necklace. What is your opinion? Friends tell me it's the new trend to wear silver with gold.

The Answer: // Gold and silver can be worn together. There are…

Would a black strapless dress with a hot pink jacket & purple pumps look funny together?

Would a black strapless dress with a hot pink jacket, and purple pumps look funny together? I am also thinking to team it up with gold accessories.

The Answer: // A black strapless dress with a hot pink jacket…
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