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What top, shoes & jewelry can I wear with jeans to a Sweet 16 party?

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!…

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…

What type of casual clothes should I wear?

I'm 13 years old, 5 feet 7 inches and skinny (not chubby but somewhere in the middle). I have quite long dark brown hair and dark blue eyes, fairly tanned skin and I suit mostly cold colors. I love denim,especially jeggings. What type of casual clothes should I wear? They needs to be comfortable but pretty. Thanks.

The Answer: // Sounds like you have a nice figure for a…

Should I go to the V-day dance?

There is a V-day dance at my school soon. What should I wear and should I even go? I do not think anybody likes me at my school. I don't have a boyfriend either. Please help!

The Answer: // Many teens feel like you do at sometime in…

What shoes and accessories can I wear with a retro 80’s dress?

I just bought this great retro 80's dress at a resale shop but now I'm wondering what shoes and accessories to wear with it!? Also, should I get rid of the sleeves? I'm only 16, so I'm trying to keep it young but still sophisticated! Thanks for your thoughts!

The Answer: // Great dress! Leave the sleeves on the dress and…

What color shoes can I wear with an aqua color dress for homecoming?

I bought an aqua dress because I'm homecoming attendant and was wondering what color shoes to wear with it?

The Answer: // Aqua is such a gorgeous color. Silver shoes or…

What color top do you recommend wearing with a purple skirt & white lacy tights?

I'm in junior high, and Christmas is coming up. I'm into fashion and like to look good. I have a deep purple skirt that comes to mid-thigh, and I think I might wear white lacy tights. Would a white blouse go with that? What color top do you recommend? Thanks, and happy holidays.

The Answer: // A white blouse will work with a purple skirt…

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 styles can a high school student wear who is 5"9” tall with a large bust?

I seem to have a recurring problem with fashion choices. I have a 44" bust (under bust 28"), 30"waist and I am 5'9" tall. I'm always wondering what style clothes to wear. I'm still in high school so while I really enjoy the different styles for women in the workplace, it's just not practical for me. I'm trying to find something that doesn't crush my bust but doesn't completely mask my waist. Do you have any suggestions?

The Answer: // With a big bust you should have a bra…

What accessories, shoes & legwear should I wear with a blue dress to a sweet 16 party?

I have to attend sweet sixteen birthday party. I have purchased sleeveless tiered dress with ruffle trim at neckline and hidden back. It's spa blue color. What accessories should I carry. Do I need to wear tights? What color shoes black or white?

The Answer: // Blue is such a beautiful color. Since your dress…

What can I wear to Christmas dressy day?

I'm 17 im in the 11th grade and coming up at my school in December we have our Christmas dressy day were we come to school looking really nice and fancy. This year I've decided I want to really do it up and look great. I'm not sure what I should wear? I'm thinking maybe a pencil skirt and black pumps. I don't know what kind of top and maybe jacket I should wear with that and since it will be cold what kind of tights or stockings? Or could I wear a dress but I don't like maxi dresses or flare ones. so yeah I could really use your help and opinions. Thank you. (I'm 5' 2" not that tall.)

The Answer: // A black pencil skirt, black tights or black patterned…

Can my daughter wear tights or black stockings with sandals to a Sweet 16 party?

Are a black jersey and tulle dress with thin black tights/stockings appropriate for a 16 year old girl to wear to a Sweet 16 party that specifies "cocktail attire" as the dress code? The dress hits a little lower than mid-thigh and she wants to wear the stockings with black sandals. I suggested pumps but she can't walk well in heels and is comfortable with the sandals she has. Thanks!

The Answer: // The outfit sounds great for a Sweet 16 party.…

What sort of dress would be appropriate for a 16 year old to wear to a black tie event?

I am going to a black tie event at the end of November and was wondering , how short is OK? I am 16. Your help would be very much appreciated, thanks.

The Answer: // Today you can wear a short cocktail dress, tea…

What color stockings go with a cranberry & black dress with black shoes?

My 16 year old granddaughter is going to a wedding this weekend. She is wearing a 50ish type dress with a cranberry bodice and full skirt that is black with cranberry dots. The dress is accented with a black gross grain belt. She is wearing black mid height heels with black gross grain accents. What color stocking should she wear?

The Answer: // Sheer black opaque stockings or thin black tights will…

Is a gray & black tank dress with a black sweater & black shoes OK for picture day?

Picture day is coming up soon and my friend picked out an outfit for me. I like the tank dress but not sure about everything else! The dress has a black belt and the top is grey with a black pocket, the cardigan-in the color black and last the shoes-in black. Is this cute together or should I find something else?

The Answer: // A gray and black tank dress with a black…
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