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Is it OK to wear a pair of Jessica Simpson red patent leather pumps with open toes in February to a semi formal event the colors or red and black it's a valentine event. My dress is a deep red taffeta.
The Answer: Yes you can wear open toe (peep toe style) shoes…
I am going to a black tie function. Feb. in Chicago. My dress is a grayish cocoa brown to the knees and I want to wear my late '60s vintage gold pumps with gold sparkles with matching purse. What type and color of hosiery should I wear with this? Suggestions on color for wrap since it is no sleeves.
The Answer: Nude stockings will look beautiful with your cocoa brown dress.…
I am attending a military ball next month. I have a one shoulder eggplant beaded above the knee dress. I am not sure what color shoe to wear. I bought a pair of black peep toe, slingback heels. I like them but not sure. Should I wear pantyhose with it (and the shoes)?
The Answer: // // To be in good taste, stockings should be…
I am going to an elegant party called "The Cabaret, an evening in Paris" It is in the Ballroom of an elegant Hotel. I am thinking of wearing a backless top with ruffles on the front, pearls down the back, long black gloves, and a black skirt with a small train. Is it OK to wear long gloves this season (Jan 29th down south) and CoCo Chanel used to wear jewelry over her gloves, can I pull it off with great jewelry?
The Answer: "The Cabaret, an evening in Paris" sounds like a lot…
Is it OK to wear a one shoulder sleeveless dress to a formal valentine dinner during the winter?
The Answer: Yes. It is perfectly alright to wear a one shoulder…
I am 49, soon to be 50! My husband and I are going to formal dinner dance in our small town. Is it appropriate to wear a cocktail dress either short or long? I have an elegant strapless 3/4 length black dress. I'm 5'7" 125lbs. The dress fits nice but I'm not sure if it is age appropriate. Please advise! Thank you
The Answer: // // Long dresses need to be worn to white…
I have a semi formal event to go to. I am wearing a little black dress....I have a semi foraml event to go to. I am wearing a little black dress. Would small fishnet stockings and leopard print shoes be appropriate?
The Answer: A semi-formal event is fairly dressy. The small fishnet stockings…
I am 61. Are black, flowing, evening pants and a sequin or sparkly top appropriate for formal event? Also, if I wear black strappy sandals, do I wear nude hosiery or no hose?
The Answer: Black flowing evening pants and a sequined or sparkly top…
I will be attending a black tie preferred event and I am wearing a black cocktail dress. My question is should I go with bare legs, sheer hose or something more opaque? Thank you in advance for advice.
The Answer: A black tie event calls for something dressy and a…
Can I wear a white cocktail dress to a New Year's Eve ball?
The Answer: // An evening "Ball" on New Year's Eve implies very…
Can I wear black opaque tights to a black tie affair?
The Answer: A black tie affair is very dressy. Tights seem a…
I'm attending a wedding in the Fall which is "black tie preferred." What kind of dress should I wear? What length? I'm 60, 5'4", 130 lbs.
The Answer: Weddings are celebrations and "black tie preferred" means dressy. You…
What color shoes and stockings should I wear with a mink colored dress (metallic taupe)? It's for a black tie event in late October. thx
The Answer: A black tie event is very dressy. You can wear…
I am going to a black tie wedding in Miami this December. Is it OK if I wear a floral gown?
The Answer: // Weddings are festive occasions to dress up for and…
I am attending a black tie wedding. I plan to wear a Little Black Dress (LBD). Should I wear nude or black stockings?
The Answer: Wear nude stockings if you have good looking legs and…
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