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What color shoes can I wear with a deep purple dress with beading & sequin trim?

I am wearing a deep purple cap sleeve dress with some beading and sequins. It has a sort of handkerchief hem, to my sons wedding. What color shoes to wear?

The Answer: // // Your deep purple, cap sleeve dress with the…

What kind & color of shawl can I wear with a cobalt blue lace dress?

I'm wearing a knee length short sleeved cobalt blue lace dress and black heels to an outside wedding this Saturday, May 18 at 1 pm. What kind of shawl could I wear with it and what color? Someone told me to stay away from black. Also is pantyhose "out" now?

The Answer: // // Your blue lace dress sounds great for a…

What color hose, shoes, & jewelry should I wear with a navy lace dress with a cream color lining?

Evening wedding; 59 years old, 5'3". I have a pear body shape. I am wearing a fitted and flare style, navy blue, lace, knee length dress with a jewel neckline. Shapley legs, longer for my height. The dress has a neutral / cream color, slip-type lining with 3/4 see thru lace sleeves. What color hose and shoes (bone, light turquoise or aqua?), style shoes, jewelry (rhinestones ? long earrings?) should I wear?

The Answer: // // Your navy blue lace dress sounds beautiful for…

What jewelry will look good with a dress that has beading on the shoulder & waist?

I've bought a beautiful and elegant one shoulder mini-dress to wear for an evening wedding reception abroad. The dress has some some beautiful beading on the shoulder and around the waist. I really don't know how what jewelry would go with it. Probably not a necklace as it might look strange with the neckline?

The Answer: // // It is better to avoid necklaces when dresses…

Is an opened back, dressy, classy dress appropriate for a 50 year old to wear to a wedding?

Is an opened back, dressy, classy summer dress appropriate for a 50 year old (not overweight) to wear to an afternoon outdoor wedding in Florida?

The Answer: // // A dressy, classy dress that flatters you and…

Do I need to wear a hat in a catholic cathedral for a wedding in July?

I am going to a catholic cathedral wedding in July. I am 5'2" tall and I am wearing a dark red short, silk, scoop neck, classic dress with a gunmetal gray color silk, short jacket. I wear black glasses and plan to wear black or gunmetal gray shoes (if I can find them.) I do not really want to wear a hat because of the glasses. I am 55 yrs old. my hair is quite fine but well cut bob. Have any ideas of what I might do that would be elegant and understated. If a hat is really necessary, what style would be best... I am at a loss.

The Answer: // // Hats are not a requirement when attending a…

What can I wear on my legs with strappy shoes?

I have a gunmetal lace dress and strappy, gun metal color shoes. What should I wear on legs? I am 52. This is for a May evening wedding.

The Answer: // // Your gunmetal lace dress sounds beautiful for a…

What can I wear on my feet to my step-granddaughter’s wedding?

My step-granddaughter is getting married in June- outdoor wedding. I am age 70, short, "plump." Biggest problem - my feet & ankles are not good; I cannot wear pretty shoes. I have to wear shoes roomy enough for orthotic insoles. I usually wear a walking or running shoe; anything else is painful. What to wear? I don't want to embarrass her or her Grandpa. Please help. Thank you.

The Answer: // // Accentuate the positive by drawing attention upward away…

How can I brighten a dark green dress for a June wedding?

How can I brighten a dark green dress for a June wedding? Would silver sandals, silver wrap and jewelry work? Husband is wearing medium gray or navy suit. Any other ideas?

The Answer: // // You have a few different options to brighten…

What color hose / stockings should a woman wear with a black dress to a wedding in May?

What color hose / stockings should a 59 year old woman wear with a black dress to a wedding in May?

The Answer: // // Age has nothing to do with what color…

What color shoes & jewelry should I wear with a dark purple dress?

What color shoes and jewelry should I wear with a dark purple dress? I am the mother of the bride and do not want to look old or out of style. I was thinking neutral/beige. The bridesmaids dresses are orange.

The Answer: // // You have a lot of shoe color and…

Is it appropriate to wear dressy Capris to a late afternoon wedding held at a country club?

Is it appropriate to wear dressy Capris to a late afternoon (4pm) wedding held at a country club, at the end of May?

The Answer: // // Weddings are events to dress up and celebrate.…

What color heels should I wear with a taupe color dress for a late May wedding?

I am the Mother of the Groom, wearing a taupe color lace dress with silver sequins. What color heels should I wear for a late May wedding?

The Answer: // // Your dress sounds absolutely beautiful for a late…

What style shoes & what color hosiery can I wear with a black cocktail dress to an evening wedding?

I have a May 10th Friday evening wedding at a hotel in NY. I want to wear black cocktail dress. What color stockings do I wear? What kind of shoes! Help!

The Answer: // // An evening wedding at a hotel in New…

What color shawl should I wear with a dusk color dress?

I have a dusk color (in blue family) sleeveless lace knee length dress. I have nude shoes, but I don't know what color shawl to get? Should I change my shoe color? It's for a July wedding.

The Answer: // // If you would like to wear your neutral…
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