Can I wear a full-length gown to a 5 PM wedding?  

Can I wear a full-length gown to a 5 PM wedding? I’m going to a very formal wedding at a historic venue starting at 5 PM. A full-length gown is definitely appropriate for a very formal, evening wedding. Weddings are special events that call for dressing up. In today’s world, there are no hard and…

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Can I update this dress for a March wedding?

Can I update this dress for a March wedding? I have a wedding in San Diego on March 7th. I have a dress I really like but not sure if it’s right for this time of year. It is floor length with the bodice being sheer with some sequins and long-sleeves, but the rest is…

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Should I wear stockings to a formal wedding?

A formal wedding does not require stockings. However if you are not planning to wear stockings to a formal wedding, you should have good-looking legs that have a nice color. If you are wearing a floor length dress stockings are optional. Stockings are not necessary in hot humid weather. Also if you wear toe less…

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What style & color shoes should I wear with an olive green dress?

What style & color shoes should I wear with an olive-green dress? I am going to a formal wedding. Olive green has  golden undertones, a very positive color. It is considered to be flattering to most skin tones. An olive-green dress sounds lovely for a formal wedding. It is a very versatile color making it…

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What jewelry & shoes can I wear to a “formal” wedding with a black dress? The wedding is at the Rainbow Room in NYC on Memorial Day weekend.

A “formal wedding” at the Rainbow Room in NYC sounds awesome! The black dress you have chosen is fabulous and will be perfect for the wedding. The beaded lace and silver overlay, V neckline and elbow-length sleeves are very elegant. Earrings should be enough jewelry with the beaded lace overlay.  Try something glitzy like quality…

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Can I wear a maxi dress to a formal wedding?

A maxi dress is a long floaty dress that is associated with summer and casual. They look especially cool at summer parties, the beach and summer outdoor weddings. However there are many different styles and color maxi dresses that would look stylish at a formal wedding. A solid color maxi dress would work for an…

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