Seasonal
What kind of coat to wear with a black velvet dress?
What kind of coat to wear with a black velvet dress? I have a wedding February 3rd, and the theme is Old Hollywood. I have a dress picked out and it’s a long sleeve, black, velvet mini dress. The reception is going to be outside and in February my city gets really cold. A coat…
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Are nylons appropriate for cocktail event in December?
Are nylons appropriate for cocktail event in December? The dress is black & white & sleeveless. Nylons / stockings are appropriate with a black & white, sleeveless dress to a cocktail event in December or anytime. Nylons/stockings give you a more polished look and keep you warm when the weather is cold. Legs look smooth,…
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Is it OK to wear sandal style shoes in the fall?
Is it OK to wear sandal style shoes in the fall? I live in Omaha, NE and it is still hot. Sandals are “in style” all year long. When the weather is warm where you are you can wear sandal style shoes with bare, good-looking, tan legs. Avoid neutral/beige stockings with open toe sandals. Colored…
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Can I wear a red lace & satin cocktail dress in the summer?
Can I wear a red lace & satin cocktail dress in the summer? The dress is sleeveless, fitted & falls about knee length. Your beautiful red lace and satin cocktail dress sounds like a great investment. It is a classic cocktail dress and can be worn all year long (fall, winter, spring, and summer) for…
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Can I wear open toe shoes (heels) with jeans in October?
Open-toe shoes are in fashion all four seasons. There is no rule that says you can’t wear heels with open-toe shoes and jeans in October. Many young women do not wear neutral color hose with open-toe shoes or strappy sandals today. If you are interested in keeping warm you can wear colored stockings or tights…
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Is it OK to wear black hose in the summer?
Yes, it is OK to wear black hose in the summer. Whether to wear black hose depends on what you are wearing, your footwear, and where you are going. For example, if you are wearing a dark floral print or wearing a white dress or a black dress you might want to consider wearing sheer…
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What can I wear over a beaded gown?
What can I wear over a beaded gown? It’s for an outside wedding at night. A beaded gown sounds awesome for an evening wedding. Since your gown is beaded, and it is almost summer, a cover-up in a dressy fabric like silk, satin, silver or gold metallic would look very elegant with your gown. You…
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What do you think about floral skirts with boots in cold weather?
Today floral prints are popular all year long. Dark floral prints are especially chic in the fall and winter but women wear lighter color prints in the winter too. Ankle boots, knee highs, and over the knee boots all work with floral skirts. Longer skirts look fabulous with ankle or knee-high boots. In general shorter…
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Can one wear white jeans year around?
White jeans are chic all the time. You can wear them all year around with confidence no matter where you live. Many years ago white clothing was worn only in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. What’s great about wearing white is that you have so many color options to wear with it…
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What are the Fall 2019 colors?
Some fall 2019 colors are red wine, oranges, browns, olives, blues, greens, purples and midnight blue. Neutrals such as khaki, gray and browns are always popular in the fall. When deciding on a color choose colors that flatter your skintone and hair color. Any of these colors will add an up to date look to…
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