Special Events
What color heels can I wear with a navy blue dress? I am wearing a navy strapless knee high dress for a ball. How can I do my hair?
Black suede navy suede or silver color heels all look very elegant with navy blue. Try both color shoes with your dress to see which looks best. A lot will depend on the style of the shoe and how it relates to the dress. Sheer black stockings will look chic with black or navy shoes.…
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Can I wear a long white dress for my 50th wedding anniversary celebration? We would like to renew our vows on the beach in Florida. I found a simple long white strapless dress, shirred bustline & empire waist made out of georgette. My arms are toned & I am trim.
A strapless, long white dress with a shirred bustline and empire waist made out of georgette sounds beautiful for your 50th wedding anniversary celebration. As long as you are trim and have good arms it should look fabulous on you. Today women are setting the fashion trends. It is your party and if the dress…
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What should I wear to my granddaugter’s graduation party? I would like to wear a black jumpsuit that is casual but is strapless wwith earrings and a bracelet. My other option is black slim pants, black & white striped top & light cotton peplum jacket.
Graduation parties are to celebrate! Since the graduation party is for your granddaughter, slim black pants with a black and white striped top and a peplum jacket sounds stylish and tasteful. The pants outfit you have described is so much more appropriate than a strapless jumpsuit for a grandmother to wear to a graduation party.…
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What can I wear to my my niece’s 21st birthday party at a club?
What can I wear to my my niece’s 21st birthday party at a club? I’m the only plus size (size 40/42) amongst my friends. A 21st birthday party is a great way to celebrate adulthood. Everyone has to dress in clothing that is flattering on them. The best strategy when you are a plus size…
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What is appropriate to wear to an engagement party at Graceland?
What is appropriate to wear to an engagement party at Graceland? I am female and 51 years old. The party is being hosted at Graceland in Memphis TN. An engagement party at Graceland in Memphis should be fabulous . It is a good idea to check with the host or hostess regarding what the “dress…
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What style & color hat can I wear to the Kentucky Derby? My dress is raspberry color.
How lucky you are to be going to the Kentucky Derby! The Kentucky Derby has become a fashion extravaganza. Women dress up big time for this event wearing spectacular hats and stylish clothes. When it comes to hats anything goes and you will see everything from funky to elegant. Wide brimmed, colorful hats are very…
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What can I wear to a Christening? I’m 32yrs old, size 14, 5ft 3in, pear shape figure. I’m very self concious about how I look.
A Christening is such a beautiful event. You can wear a dress, separates like pants or skirt and a pretty top or a suit to a Christening. With your fuller thighs the goal is to add some interest to your top to balance with your hip area. When choosing tops and dresses wear V necks,…
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What can I wear to a surprise birthday party? My husband is surprising me for my 40th birthday with a bunch of people….not sure what day or where. It’s been rainy and a bit cool here in Chicago. I am petite. I weigh about 102 lbs. I love fashion and would like to look my best.
A surprise birthday party sounds great! Try to find out what time of day and where the surprise birthday party will be held. For example if your husband says he is taking you out to a fancy restaurant for dinner you can dress up. If the place he is taking you to is a more…
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What can I wear to an afternoon retirement tea in Dallas? I don’t think it is too fancy.
An afternoon retirement tea is sooooo civilized and a great way to celebrate a retirement. Since it is not going to be a fancy event, separates, (pants and top or skirt and top), should be appropriate. Be sure to choose styles that flatter you whether you wear pants or a skirt. Pictured: Piazza Sempione Read…
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What stockings should I wear with a cobalt blue dress? It is for my school’s farewell party. I was thinking black or white opaque thigh highs.
Before choosing the color of your stockings or thigh highs decide on what color shoes you will be wearing. Sheer black or neutral / nude color stockings will work with black heels. If you are wearing white or neutral / nude color shoes you can wear ultra sheer neutral / nude color or cream color…
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