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I am wearing an off white/ivory satin sleeveless dress to my stepdaughter's wedding. What color bolero jacket, shoes and bag should I wear? The dress is very plain, should I only wear earrings and no necklace? Thanking you for your advice.
The Answer: // White is reserved for the bride on her wedding…
I really need some help. I've been invited to a friends Sweet Sixteen party and I have only a small clue of what I want to wear and I need your help. The party is going to have loud music, bright lights, etc (kind of a rave theme), but my friend said we could wear whatever we want (some people are wearing party dresses, others are wearing jeans and tee's). It's quite obvious that I'm not a girly girl so the dress is out of the question. I'm planning on wearing some dark-washed jeans, flats, and a nice top with some jewelry. I own the jeans but I need to buy the flats, top and jewelry and I have no idea what styles to go with. I'm very short, I'm barely 5'1' and I'm not fat but I'm a bit chubby, I'm not gonna lie. Please Help. I really want to look nice.
The Answer: // A Sweet Sixteen party is an opportunity to celebrate!…
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…
Is it proper to wear ankle boots with skirts or long dresses? I know they would look best with tights, but I am extremely knocked kneed and can't wear them. I an 78 if that is relevant.
The Answer: // Age should not be a factor if what you…
I am accepting a national award at a conference in March. I am 57, 5'6", average build [not skinny, could lose 20 pounds], size 10 or 12), dark brown hair. Is it better to wear bold colors, bright lipstick, etc.? Or is neutral with one focus point more effective? I don't want to look garish, but I don't want to look bland, either.
The Answer: // Congratulations on receiving a National Award. A bold color…
I'm wearing a gray wrap dress to a business dinner at a country club, with cocktail attire suggested this evening. I bought some pretty gray floral patterned tights to liven up the dress, but after reading many of your answers I'm wondering if I should go with black sheer hose. The dress is long sleeved and I'm going to also add color with blue and silver jewelry. I'm also thinking of chucking the whole idea and going with a royal blue ruched and sleeveless dress...help!
The Answer: // Business dinners mean business! You are always being judged…
What can I wear with a (navy) skater dress? I'm going out for a family meal. Its freezing out side, help please.
The Answer: // Skater style dresses are fabulous. Since you have mentioned…
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…
What color hose and heels to wear with a navy fitted dress with thin cream/taupe stripes, I am just under 5ft 5in, dress slightly above my knees, don't like my knees!! always want to look taller....for a fall wedding in Nov in California, 3/4 sleeve, wearing gold chunky earrings and gold colored chunky bracelet. Thank you
The Answer: // You can experiment with sheer black hose or sheer…
What top do you wear with a black short snug mini skirt? I'm small on the bottom with great legs and larger on the top.
The Answer: // Wear a dark color top to minimize the look…
What color of nylons should I wear with a cobalt blue, sheath dress to a dinner dance at a country club. I am 50 years old and live in the north so bare legs is not an option.
The Answer: // Stockings are more polished looking than bare legs especially…
I have a very distinct style. I love glam, sparkles, flowers, and all the above. So where do I find these clothes for a cheep price. I am visiting Utah and I want souvenir(clothes) to bring back to Wisconsin. Where do I look?
The Answer: // An Internet search for boutiques to shop in the…
I have this dress (black Ralph Lauren) that I'm planning to wear with pink shoes. Is it OK? And what color of tights should I wear? Thank you.
The Answer: // Your black Ralph Lauren dress is very chic. It…
I am a 6ft tall woman that loves to wear pumps. Unfortunately all of the pumps I like recently are at min. 5" Where can I find the same styles with a slightly lower heel so that I do not tower over people every where I go? Secondly can I take shoes in to have the heels lowered? I would love to slow dance with my husband but with pumps at 5" and up I am much taller than he is. Thank you
The Answer: // An Internet search will come up with a gazillion…
I have a deep pink (magenta) fitted shift dress and have found high stilettos in same color. Can I wear black opaque or black sheer tights with this color shoe or would bare legs or natural tights look better? This is for an indoor wedding in Feb.
The Answer: // Your deep pink (magenta) fitted shift dress and stilettos…
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