Can I wear black tights with a black dress to a black tie event?

Casual dress is more acceptable today for just about everything including black tie events. You can’t go wrong wearing a black dress to a black tie event. Tights are appropriate but may seem heavy with a dressy dress. If you want to wear black stockings with your black dress try sheer, black opaque stockings for…

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What should I wear to an awards dinner for my husband?

What should I wear to a awards dinner for my husband? My husband has won the distinguished Johnson (Johnson and Johnson, Inc) Gold Medal for Scientific Excellence. IT is an academic prize with a cash attachment. This will be presented at a dinner award ceremony in New Brunswick, New Jersey in mid November. He will…

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What jewelry is appropriate with a black dress trimmed with gold buttons? Wearing to an afternoon wedding. Shoes will be black dress heels. I am looking for a classic look. Wedding will be outdoors.

A black dress with gold buttons would look fabulous with pearls and give you a classic look. You can also try pearls with gold, gold with sparkly or gold jewelry. Try your dress on and experiment with your jewelry options. The pieces you choose will depend on what your dress looks like and the neckline.…

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