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Formal Events- Black Tie, White Tie

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What shoes & accessories should I wear with a long purple prom dress? Hair?

It's my prom soon, and I have found a dress that I love, it is a long purple strapless dress that flairs out from waist downwards to the floor, I have blonde hair, mid-back, and a slightly tanned complexion. What shoes and accessories would you recommend? I am unsure of what hairstyle to have? I would like it tied up as I don't want to get too warm, and I was thinking natural curls? I really need your advice. Thanks!!

The Answer: // Proms are special events and you want to look…

Should I go with bare legs, opaque tights or nude tights to a black tie event?

I'm attending a black tie event in a few weeks. The winter is cold here and I'm confused about what to wear on my legs. I'm wearing a silver one shoulder cocktail dress and black pumps. Should I go with bare legs, opaque tights or nude tights?

The Answer: // Try sheer black stockings or black tights with your…

Will a sapphire blue dress look good with beige satin shoes for an evening event?

Will a sapphire blue dress look good with beige satin shoes for an evening event?

The Answer: // Beige satin shoes should look very nice with a…

Is a black & gold vintage sequin dress in style & appropriate for a spring sorority formal?

I have a sorority formal coming up this spring. I found this vintage (from the 80s) black and gold sequin dress. It had shoulder pads in it, but I took them out and preferred the dress without them. I do not know if this style is in and want a reputable opinion on it. Please help!

The Answer: // Vintage style clothing is always considered stylish. A black…

Can I wear sheer black stockings with black sling back or pump style shoes to a formal affair?

I will be attending a rather formal affair late this month. My attire will be a "Katherin Hepburn little black dress." My shoes...fabric sling backs. Will sheer black nylons be correct with the sling-backs? Or should I wear my fabric 'pumps' or nude sheer nylons? Thank you for any assistance you may wish to offer. It will be greatly appreciated.

The Answer: // You can wear sheer black stockings with black sling…

Can I wear a halter/low back maxi dress to a formal New Year’s party at a hotel?

I purchased a halter/low back maxi dress from Express. It was merchandised with the sequin cocktail dresses for New Year's dresses. Can I wear this to a formal New Year's party at a hotel? I am having second thoughts. Thanks!

The Answer: // A long halter (maxi) dress in a solid color…

What shoes can I wear with a black cocktail dress with jewels on the upper part of the dress?

What shoes can I wear with a black cocktail dress with lots, & lots of jewels on the upper part of the dress... (occasion Christmas formal party?

The Answer: // Wear simple black pumps, sling back or peep toe…

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 color dress should I wear with mint color heels for my formal dance?

I'm a senior in high school. I was wondering what dress I should wear if I were to wear mint heels for my formal dance? I really want to wear mint heels but I would like to know what color dress to wear it with? Black? White? Help!

The Answer: // The best strategy to find a color dress that…

What color clutch should I wear with a black dress, gold jewelry & hot pink shoes?

For my formal I'm wearing a black dress, with hot pink shoes, and gold jewelry. but I don't know what color clutch to get?

The Answer: // A black clutch / evening bag will look fabulous…

What color hose & shoe style should I wear to a black tie event with a fur trimmed black dress?

I am wearing a basic black dress with 3/4 length sleeves trimed in faux fur to a black tie event. What color hose and what type of shoes should I choose?

The Answer: // Sheer black hose will look fabulous with a basic…

What kind of jewelry do I wear with a black halter top evening gown that has a beaded neckline ?

I have a long black halter top evening gown that has beads all around the neckline. What kind of jewelry do I wear? Big bling bling earrings? or small earrings and bling bracelet and ring? Help my formal evening is Sathurday night. Thanks!!

The Answer: // Your dress sounds gorgeous. If it has black beads…

Do I wear black panty hose or no hose at all with a black silk sheath dress to a formal party?

Formal party at exclusive country club. Black silk sheath dress. Black patent leather shoes with small open toe. Do I wear black panty hose or no hose at all?

The Answer: // Black pantyhose / stockings will look elegant with a…

What color shoes & stocking should I wear with a black mesh dress?

I have a black mesh Tadashi dress with a slit up one leg to wear to a black tie event. There is ruching at the waist in a gold & silver jewel. What color shoes should I wear - black or a combo of gold & silver. And, what color hose do I wear?

The Answer: // Black suede shoes with sheer black hosiery / stockings…

Can I wear black mist hosiery with silver open toe/open heel or magenta sling back style shoes?

Black tie gala have solid black chiffon dress with only one rhinestone strap (silver). I have black mist hose (sheer toe) can I wear with silver open toe/open back shoes? Or slingback magenta/rhinestone shoes?

The Answer: // If your black mist stockings look like they have…
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