What can I wear to a formal banquet?

A formal banquet is an occasion to dress up. Years ago a formal event called for a floor length dress. Today women are more casual so a floor length dress or skirt, dressy pants and a top, or a dressy, knee-length, cocktail dress are all acceptable. A cocktail dress is a little more “modern” and…

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What color of shoes do I wear with a green evening gown?

A green evening gown sounds awesome. Silver, gold, nude color, black suede or white shoes would be chic with the evening gown. If your dress is light green go with a light color (silver, gold, nude or white) shoe. White shoes are very trendy now. If your dress is dark or more like an emerald-green,…

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Should the bottom of an evening gown touch the ground?

The bottom of an evening gown or floor length dresses varies depending on your height, width of the skirt bottom and style of skirt. An evening gown skirt should allow for walking without tripping and dancing without falling. Narrow skirts are usually a little shorter than full skirt hems so you can move around better.…

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