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What color tuxedo should my date rent for the prom?

I'm 16 and I just bought my prom dress. It is royal blue and gorgeous. My boyfriend and I are trying to decide what color tuxedo he should rent for prom. He thinks black and I think a charcoal gray. We both some what agree that his tie and vest should be royal blue... What do you think? I would love some helpful and honest advice. Thanks a bunch!!

The Answer: // You cannot beat a traditional, classic black tuxedo, black…

What color shoes should my daughter wear to a pageant that requires church attire?

What color shoes should my daughter wear to a pageant that requires church attire? Her dress is white.

The Answer: // I don’t think there is any specific rule about…

What color pumps can I wear to go with my beige/off white outfit with black trim?

I'm going to a concert and I am wearing a black blazer and an off white/neutral beige dress with black collar trim and black ribbon sash. What color pumps can I wear to go with my outfit?

The Answer: // You can wear black shoes to match your black…

Is it OK to wear a black velour dress & jacket to a formal dinner/fundraiser?

I am attending a formal dinner/fundraiser this month (February) in south Texas. We have mild weather here. Is it okay to wear a black velour, below-the-knee wrap dress with a cropped black velour jacket at this time of the year?

The Answer: // Velour fabric brings to mind casual clothing. A black…

What does dress up mean?

I am going to a baby shower at a wine bar@ 7:30 pm. The invite says dress up. What does dress up mean?

The Answer: // Dress up for a baby shower at a wine…

What shoes can my tall, 23 year old daughter wear with a red dress that has black trim?

My 23 year old, very fit, tall thin, daughter has a red halter dress with black embroidery at the waist. We need to know what shoes would work for her Spring graduation from circus school. Any suggestions?

The Answer: // Graduation from Circus school sounds awesome! Black shoes with…

What color should my date wear to go with a cream color dress & royal blue shoes??

I am wearing a cream colored dress and royal blue shoes. What color should my date wear?

The Answer: // A dark gray or dark blue suit would look…

What do I wear to my husband’s company party?

I am 45 years old, 5 foot 4 inches and 142 pounds. I have to go to my husbands company holiday party. It is "casual" my husband is a partner in the company. What do I wear?

The Answer: // You will look great in a dark pair of…

What type & color of pumps should I wear silver/gold sequin dress?

For my class reunion, I am wearing a Scala silver/gold sequin dress. What type and color pumps should I wear?

The Answer: // Silver or gold closed toe pumps or closed toe…

Can I wear a velvet halter dress in March to a movie premier?

Attending a "dress to empress" movie premier in Maryland on March 31. I have a beautiful pewter velvet dress to wear. Can I wear velvet in March?? its halter top, an maxi length.

The Answer: // Your beautiful pewter colored, halter style, velvet dress sounds…

Is it OK to wear black stockings & black pumps with a cream/nude colored lace dress to a dance?

My daughter wants to wear a cream/nude colored lace dress with black stockings and black pumps to a dance this month. Is that ok?

The Answer: // A cream colored dress with black stockings and black…

Should I wear black sheer nylons or no stockings to a 50th birthday party in Vegas?

I'm 45 yrs old, going to a black tie party in Vegas held in a suite for a 50th birthday party. I'm wearing a little black dress. Should I wear black sheer nylons or not? If so, then I'm assuming a closed toe pump. Correct? I've heard other people are tanning or spray tanning and wearing bear legs. What do you think?

The Answer: // Generally 45 year olds do not look great with…

Will a sapphire blue dress look good with beige satin shoes for an evening event?

Will a sapphire blue dress look good with beige satin shoes for an evening event?

The Answer: // Beige satin shoes should look very nice with a…

Do I wear open-toe or closed-toe heels to a fraternity formal in New Orleans? Tights?

I'm going to a fraternity formal in New Orleans and it’s in January. I think the weather is going to be in the 70's and I have a semi-tight red short dress. Do I wear open-toe or closed-toe heels? Should I wear black, tan, or another color shoes? Also, should I wear black tights or none? Thank you.

The Answer: // Today young women go bare legged if they have…

Is it appropriate to wear black tights with a black dress & black shoes to a semi formal event?

Is it appropriate to wear black tights with a black dress and black shoes to a semi formal event?

The Answer: // Black tights with a black dress and black shoes…
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