Should I wear a red or black bolero jacket & red or black shoes? My dress is a long black chiffon & I am the mother of the groom. I want to add some spice to my look. It’s a formal evening wedding in Tennessee.

Look for a black bolero jacket in lace, velvet, satin or a sheer black bolero with some sparkly trim like beading or sequins. Black shoes would be elegant with your black dress. If you decide on an all black bolero jacket  and black shoes wear statement earrings to add some sparkle and draw attention upward…

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What color hose & shoes would you wear with a navy jersey dress? The dress is a simple style & it’s for a small, evening winter wedding in the frigid northeast.

A navy blue jersey dress would look very chic with sheer black hose / stockings or black tights and black suede or black patent leather shoes. Your can also wear solid black, high-heeled boots with sheer black hose / stockings. A black beaded or sequin bag would add a POP to your outfit. Read More:…

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Is stone color too light for a Mother of the Bride’s dress? I’ve purchased a dress for my daughters wedding in a color they call “stone”. It’s lovely & my daughter likes it.

A stone color (light gray) dress should be perfect for your daughter’s wedding. The fact that your daughter seems to like it means it is fine to wear. You can wear silver closed toe slingback shoes with sheer light gray or neutral color stockings with it and you’ll look very elegant. Read More: What Should…

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Can I wear a David Miester cocktail dress to a black tie wedding?

Years ago floor length dresses were required for black tie / formal events. However in today’s world cocktail dresses are perfect for most black tie events. If you are invited to a formal event at a venue like the White House or Buckingham Palace it would be correct to wear a floor length gown. Read…

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