Posts Tagged ‘lbd’
What is a sheath dress?
A sheath dress is a simple style dress designed to follow the curves of your body. It has no waist seam and can be sleeveless or with sleeves. Very flattering on most average figures when it fits perfectly. Always have the fit tweaked by your tailor if it doesn’t fit perfectly. If a sheath dress…
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How can I dress up a basic black dress with a choker neckline?
Dresses with choker necklines, especially basic black dresses, can be dressed up with many different types of accessories. Jewelry is a great way to dress up a black dress. A statement necklace and simple earrings or just statement earrings can be enough sometimes.
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Was black clothing always a must in women’s wardrobes?
Believe it or not black clothing was extremely expensive and unaffordable for most women. The reason being was that it was very costly and labor intensive to dye fabric black. There were rules for dyeing black fabrics and laws that specified who could wear black. Only the wealthy could to wear black clothing and black…
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The Little Black Dress – The Wardrobe Essential
“The Little Black Dress” has been described as sophisticated, sexy, provocative, chic, elegant, practical, seductive, correct, and ageless.
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What can I wear to a ballet?
What can I wear to a ballet? I am going to attend a ballet with my boyfriend. Ive never been to one so I really don’t know what my apparel should be. My boyfriend is going to wear gray slacks & blue dress shirt. A ballet is a special event. An afternoon performance is not…
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Can you wear blue shoes with a black dress?
Blue shoes look great with black dresses. They will draw attention to your beautiful legs and add some personal style to an outfit. It is important to see if the blue shoes look good with your dress since there are many shades of blue. A soft dark blue is more subtle than a bright blue…
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What can I wear to a formal banquet?
A formal banquet is an occasion to dress up. Years ago a formal event called for a floor length dress. Today women are more casual so a floor length dress or skirt, dressy pants and a top, or a dressy, knee-length, cocktail dress are all acceptable. A cocktail dress is a little more “modern” and…
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What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet?
What is appropriate attire for attending a NYC Ballet? I am invited to attend a ballet at Lincoln Center in February. What a treat to be invited to the NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center. Going to a ballet at Lincoln Center is a special treat and an occasion to dress up. If you are attending…
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Will black heels & black tights go with a black dress?
Will black heels & black tights go with a black dress? The dress is mid-thigh length with black sheer sleeves. I’m going to my boyfriend’s family Christmas party. Black heels will look awesome with black tights and a black dress for your boyfriend’s family Christmas party. You can never go wrong with a Little Black…
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What should I wear to a national award ceremony & dinner?
What should I wear to a national award ceremony & dinner? The award ceremony is honoring my husband for his work as a project superintendent & being awarded in Washington D.C. He is wearing a suit & tie. A national award ceremony and dinner honoring your husband for his work is a very special event.…
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