What color jewelry should I wear with a dark, navy blue dress?

Any metal (gold or silver), pearl or sparkly (quality rhinestone or diamond) jewelry would look great with a dark, navy blue dress. A color like turquoise would look fabulous too! When you choose your jewelry think about where you will be wearing your dress: a cocktail party, business lunch, etc. Next take into consideration your…

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What style shoes, color stockings & jewelry should I wear with a black dress? The dress is sequin, short with long sleeves. It’s for my 50th Birthday celebration in Las Vegas!

Black pump style shoes or black peep toe style shoes and sheer black stockings would look chic with your black sequin dress. Simple style sparkly earrings would look great with your outfit. A black sequin dress sounds awesome for your 50th birthday celebration in Las Vegas. Happy birthday! Read More: Footwear Basics Shoes can make or…

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Do women wear their watch on the left or right arm?

Whether you wear your watch on your left or right wrist  depends on if you are right-handed or left-handed. If you write with your right hand you wear your watch on your left wrist/arm. If you write with your left hand you usually wear your watch on your right wrist/arm. Read More: Jewelry That Makes…

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Should I wear a necklace with a dress with one shoulder strap?

One shoulder strap dresses are very stylish. Probably a necklace would be too much. A beautiful pair of earrings would look great. If your dress is very dressy simple earrings will work (diamond stud or pearl earrings). If the dress is a simple style try a pair of statement earrings. Always try a few different…

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What is palladium?

Palladium is a silvery white metal like platinum, holds a shine well and is lighter in weight than gold. It is considered a platinum-group metal but is less expensive than gold or platinum. Palladium works well for dangley earrings that can be heavy to wear, when made from heavier metals. It also looks good with diamonds…

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Any jewelry recommendations to go with a floral lace dress? The dress is nude & black with tiny threads of metallic gold woven into the fabric. It is striped (nude lace forms one stripe, black lace forms another stripe). Very feminine & pretty.

Your lace dress sounds fabulous. Lace dresses are very dressy and are statement pieces. One statement item of clothing in an outfit is usually enough. Wear lace with simple style jewelry. Something with gold since your dress has gold woven in the fabric. Earrings may be enough. Less is more when it comes to jewelry.…

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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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What kind of jewelry should I wear with a satin cocktail dress to a fancy Christening Party? The dress is tiered satin with a scoop neckline. I think it needs a statement necklace, but not sure if I should go long or something around the neck

Your dress sounds fabulous and you have many jewelry choices. Plum is such a rich and regal color. A necklace that follows the same line of the neckline on the dress (something around your neck)  would be beautiful. The tiered satin layers give your dress a stylish statement so be careful choosing your necklace. Once…

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