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What would be a good color for stockings & shoes to go with an emerald green dress?

I have a emerald green dress that I am wearing for a baby shower afternoon tea. What would be a good color for stockings and shoes? I was thinking of black stockings with a black wedge? Please help.

The Answer: // // Try your emerald green dress on with your…

What I can wear to make me look like I have some hips & a butt?

I was wondering, what I can wear to make me look like I have some hips and a butt? I have all boobs and belly, but NO hips or butt what so ever. I think that if I was able to look like I have some curves, maybe people won't focus on my stomach.. Am I right and if so what should I wear? I have no idea where my waist line is either.

The Answer: // // You should determine your figure shape to pick…

What to wear to a barn wedding venue?

I am attending my boyfriends's son's wedding in mid May, on a farm in OHIO, reception is in the barn. I am in good shape and like to be fashionable, but this is going to be a very casual affair. What do you think would work in this setting?

The Answer: // // You want to make a good impression since…

Is it OK to wear a hat with pants?

I am going to my 30 year, alumnae luncheon and they encourage us to wear hats. Is it OK to wear a hat with pants? I was planning on wearing a pair of white linen pants. Or do I have to wear a dress to wear a hat?

The Answer: // // Hats are fabulous and very chic with pants.…

Can I wear sheer black tights with pumps & a black & white tunic for my son’s graduation?

I want to wear a black and white tunic for my son's high school graduation, it's at 7pm in Puerto Rico. I think it is kind of short -above the knee. Can I wear sheer black tights with pumps?

The Answer: // // If your tunic top is 1 or 2…

Can I go without pantyhose & wear red shoes & accessories with a black lace dress?

I'm 50 years old. Approx. 30lbs overweight now (apple shaped). I bought a black lace, above knee, A-line dress with a little cut out in the back. It's for my very fit friend's 50th birthday upscale party. My question is can I go without pantyhose? Can I wear red accessories (shoes)? I'm 5'9" without heels and when I wear heels I usually tower over my friends. Thank you.

The Answer: // // The good news is that you are tall…

What color tights or panty hose should I wear with an eggplant color dress to a funeral?

Going to a funeral and the weather is supposed to be a little chilly. Wearing an eggplant color elbow sleeve dress with black patent heels. What color tights or panty hose?

The Answer: // // Your eggplant dress will look nice with either…

Will I be dressed appropriately for a Broadway premiere or will I look too plain?

I am a size 12-14 (US) and 6 foot tall and have bought a 1940's style black stretch 'wiggle dress' to wear to a Broadway premiere (with cocktail party after- theme is black and white). I am hiring some big sparkly black earrings and an art deco looking cuff. Will I still look too plain? I want to cover my arms too but worry this will dress it down? Should I get black and white shoes? Help!!

The Answer: // // Your 1940's style, black stretch, 'wiggle dress' sounds…

Can I wear a sheer black or neutral color stockings with a black dress slit up the side?

I am wearing a long black dress (that has long sleeves) to a charity event. There is a high slit in the side and I feel I need to wear stockings. Can I wear a sheer black or should it be nude color?

The Answer: // // You can wear black fishnet or sheer black…

What color shoes would look good with a wine color dress for a 5th anniversary dinner?

I will be wearing wine colored hi -low dress for our dinner night (5th anniversary). I am not sure what color shoes would look good with it. Black seems very common. I want to try something different but at the same time don't want it to be over done and too flashy. Do you think bronze metallic would look good?

The Answer: // // Congratulations on your 5th anniversary! Your wine color…

Should I wear nude stockings or go bare legged with silver shoes to a dinner dance?

I'm wearing a red dress to a dinner/dance and don't know whether to wear nude stockings, silver stockings or go bare. My shoes are pewter color.

The Answer: // // Whether you wear neutral stockings or go bare…

What color shoes should I wear with a long ivory colored dress?

I am wearing a long ivory chiffon dress to a dinner dance.. worried it will look too weddingish.. What color shoes should I wear?

The Answer: // // Your long ivory chiffon dress sounds beautiful for…

What can I wear to perform a wedding ceremony in July?

I've been asked by my sister and her fiancee to perform their wedding ceremony in July. It's a nontraditional event and they are incorporating a lot of Moroccan colors. They are not wearing the traditional dress/tux or suit. I want to look classic but not stuffy, timeless but not too safe, pretty but not like I'm trying too hard. Please help.

The Answer: // // What a special honor to be asked to…

What style top should I wear with a semi-full, mid-calf length, cream lace skirt?

I have a pretty, semi-full, mid-calf length,cream lace skirt, elastic waist but do not know what top to wear with it. I am 57 and somewhat over weight. Also what shoes if I were going to a somewhat dressy affair.

The Answer: // // A fitted top in the same color (cream…

What does a 35 year old Mom wear to a Pink concert?

I am a 35 year old mom who is taking her 14year old niece to a Pink concert tonight. What the heck do I wear?

The Answer: // // Whatever you wear it should flatter your figure…
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