Should I wear sheer neutral or sheer black hosiery?

Should I wear sheer neutral or sheer black hosiery? I am wearing a short, black, cocktail dress with a 4″ black, closed toe pump. Sheer black hosiery would look very chic with a black cocktail dress and 4″ heels. Black hose with a black dress and black heels will give you a taller, slimmer look.…

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Is it OK to wear black jeans with a blue jean jacket?

Is it OK to wear black jeans with a blue jean jacket? The jacket does have some designs on it. Yes you can wear black jeans with a blue jean jacket. A few years ago women didn’t combine clothing in black and blue together. Today black and blue colors used together in fashions create bold,…

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Should I wear black sheer nylons?

Should I wear sheer black nylons? I’m going to my niece’s wedding & wearing a form fitting dress (dark purple with black on the bottom) & a thin, sparkly purple & silver high belt & a white sheer top. I have silver shoes & silver & crushed purple stone jewelry. Try sheer nylons in black,…

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What style tops look good with pencil skirts?

Pencil style or straight skirts are timeless, classic styles. They are versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the top and accessories you choose. A pencil skirt can be worn with fitted or blousy top. Styles that are on-trend with pencil skirts, include crop tops, camisole tops, halter tops, off the…

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Are espadrilles too casual for a wedding?

Are espadrilles too casual for a wedding? It is a late afternoon, traditional wedding. In general, espadrilles are considered to be a more casual type of footwear, typically made of canvas or fabric with a woven rope sole. However women dress more casually and want to be comfortable today. Platform espadrilles are very chic, trendy…

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Can you wear wrist length gloves with a cocktail dress?

Can you wear wrist length gloves with a cocktail dress? The dress is knee length and the party is at 5:30. Wearing wrist length gloves with a knee-length cocktail dress is not a common fashion choice today. However you can wear wrist gloves with a knee-length cocktail dress, since fashion rules are subjective. Gloves are…

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Is it acceptable to wear bold colors together?

Bold colors are spirit lifters and very energizing. Colors convey youthfulness, lightness and fun. Today It is acceptable to wear many different colors at the same time (including bold colors together). Experiment with different color combinations and try mixing colors that don’t complement each other. The Internet can be credited with the trend for more…

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How can I decide what jewelry to wear?

When you decide what jewelry to wear for any outfit take into consideration 5 things: 1) your outfit casual or dressy? 2) Your skin tone warm or cool? 3) Your hair color? 4) Your proportion, small or large? and 5) What color or colors are in your outfit? Also, don’t be afraid to mix your jewelry.…

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Can I wear a long red gown to celebrate my 70th birthday?

Can I wear a long red gown to celebrate my 70th birthday? The party will be at a Hotel (lunch with dancing – 1 pm to 7pm). Celebrating your 70th birthday with lunch and dancing sounds fabulous. Anything goes today but since the party is in the afternoon 1 PM to 7 PM a cocktail…

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