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I have an evening wedding on black Friday. I have picked out a black Alfani Dress, sequined shift (on the whole front). How would I accessorize this? I really would like to do something besides all black.
The Answer: One idea would be black shoes, a silver metallic clutch…
Please advise if I should wear a chiffon duck egg blue blouse elasticated at hem (covering the bottom) to make it a chiffon bubble look worn with a gray figure hugging Grecian style stretch skirt and a black skater style (ruffled out at the back) jacket to a spring wedding. Advice would be appreciated. Many thanks! I don't feel good in knee length dresses and a long one is not appropriate although OK in the type of skirt I have mentioned.
The Answer: // // From your description each of the articles of…
What hosiery should I wear to my daughters wedding with a street length dress and black patent pumps in the afternoon?
The Answer: Not knowing what color your dress is, nude color stockings…
I bought a pewter-colored knee length dress to wear to a November wedding. I will be wearing black shoes that have a slight shimmer. I am dark skinned and would like to know what color accessories I can wear to add some color?
The Answer: If your dress is fussy you will have to wear…
What colors would be appropriate to wear to a semi formal wedding in Miami in December? Would a lighter color suit for a man be OK or should he stick to black or gray? Also what is suggested for the rehearsal dinner (tie optional)? Also need ideas for women-colors and rehearsal dinner. Thanks
The Answer: Since the wedding is semi formal a dark navy, gray…
I am attending a New Years eve wedding in Chicago. The wedding is in a Catholic Cathedral 3pm and the reception is 6pm. I found a beautiful full length burgundy velvet dress with a bell bottom and black lace yoke and long sleeves. I have a black long sleeve bolero jacket to wear at the church. The invitation stated "cocktail" dress. Do you think my dress will be too much? PS I am 50 years old.
The Answer: Weddings are celebrations that call for dressing up. A New…
My son is getting married in a outside wedding April 23rd 2011 at 6pm in a beautiful garden setting. Should I wear long or short dress and what color is good for the grooms mother? The Brides mother is deceased so I will be the only mother .
The Answer: You can wear a long or short dress to a…
I have a black sequin sleeveless cocktail dress. I am attending a Saturday evening wedding! I have a silver shawl to drape over me since it is November in New England. I have black shoes with open toes and a pair of strappy 3" high silver sandal type shoes. Do I wear stockings and if so what color with the silver sandals?
The Answer: You can wear silver or black color shoes with a…
Hi, I am invited to a wedding in December. Is it okay to wear a short red dress, slightly above the knee? What color tights would I wear with it?
The Answer: Yes you can wear a short red dress, slightly above…
My son is getting married in December and I am the step mom (but still mom). The colors are dark Apple Red and White.The mother of the bride is wearing dark blue. the Mother of groom is not wearing anything formal. But my husband is the Best Man. Can I wear a long formal dark coffee color dress?
The Answer: If you cannot afford another dress and the dark coffee…
My brother will be married in December of this year. The color motif is white and gold accent. It will held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon followed by a reception at around 5 p.m. I don't know what color and shade should I wear to echo the motif. I thought of wearing yellow with silver and white accessories to echo the motif but still couldn't make up my mind. By the way, it is a church wedding. Please give me your advice. Thank you very much.
The Answer: Any color except white will work at a December wedding.…
I am 55 attending a wedding on the east coast. I am wearing a black cocktail dress, black shoes and sparkly jewelery. I will wear stockings but do they need to be a sheer black or will nude be Ok?
The Answer: Your outfit sounds very attractive. Nude color or sheer black…
I am wearing a Satin royal blue (with a few black stripes) tube dress and black closed heels to a wedding. My legs are really pale and I was wondering if wearing sheer black stockings would look ok?
The Answer: From the description of your outfit you should be able…
I am wearing a sapphire colored dress to a wedding. What do you recommend for color & style of shoes & jewelry to match? Thanks!
The Answer: Black shoes will look very nice with a sapphire blue…
Sister is getting married in Dec. Bridesmaid dresses are red and we are wearing pearls. What color shoes should we wear? Some are saying white, some black and one said off white or red. Please help!
The Answer: Red dresses with pearls will be beautiful for a December…
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