Does a guy need a suit or blazer for a wedding?

Does a guy need a suit or blazer for a wedding? I don’t have a suit or blazer. Can I wear black trousers, a black pullover, white shirt and black shoes. I will wear a quilted black bomber jacket since the weather is cold. A suit or blazer is more acceptable attire for a male…

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How can I accessorize a black & beige maxi dress?

How can I accessorize a black & beige maxi dress? I purchased it to wear to a wedding. A black and beige maxi dress sounds very chic for a wedding. You can wear either black or beige shoes with a matching color bag. Black shoes with a black beaded bag would add some interest to…

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What can I wear to a winter wedding?

What can I wear to a winter wedding? The wedding is in Manhattan at the Mandarin Hotel Winter weddings are sooooo awesome and a wedding at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York will be spectacular. Manhattan is one of the most striking event locations in New York and the Mandarin hotel is a special…

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Can I wear a beaded dress for a wedding?

Can I wear a beaded dress for a wedding? The dress is sheath style, and black and my husband is wearing a dark grey pinstripe business suit, not a tux. Your beaded dress sounds fabulous. Definitely, a simple, black, beaded dress, sheath style, that is knee-length or midi length would be awesome for a wedding…

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Is a blue floral dress too summery for an October wedding?

Is a blue floral dress too summery for an October wedding? The dress has long sleeves and medium weight fabric. A blue floral dress is perfectly appropriate and not too summery for a fall wedding. Floral prints were not worn in the fall/winter years ago. However, like other fashion rules that have been challenged in…

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Should I wear black shoes to an evening wedding?

Should I wear black shoes to an evening wedding? The dress is straight with a boat neckline, sheer front (lined), one sheer sleeve and one lace sleeve to the elbow. For an evening wedding, black shoes would be very elegant and chic with your statement dress. Choose a simple style pump, slingback or sandal. You…

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Are ankle-length dresses appropriate on a 5′ 3″ diva?

Are ankle-length dresses appropriate on a 5′ 3″ diva? I purchased a great Chiara Boni robe dress (petite) for a wedding. In the photo the model is wearing the dress about mid-calf. I am only 5’3” and the dress comes to the top of my ankles. Should I have it hemmed or is this longer…

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Do raspberry color shoes go with a polka dot dress?

Do raspberry color shoes go with a polka dot dress? My dress is aqua polka dot. I have raspberry color shoes. I see black shoes with aqua dresses, but I don’t like that look. It is for a wedding. Raspberry color shoes go with an aqua color polka dot dress for a wedding. An aqua…

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What accessories will rock a periwinkle blue dress?

What accessories will rock a periwinkle blue dress?  The dress is for a wedding and it has a chiffon cape across the front of the chest and then it goes down the back. A periwinkle blue dress sounds fabulous for a wedding. Silver shoes and accessories would look good with a periwinkle blue dress and…

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Can I update this dress for a March wedding?

Can I update this dress for a March wedding? I have a wedding in San Diego on March 7th. I have a dress I really like but not sure if it’s right for this time of year. It is floor length with the bodice being sheer with some sequins and long-sleeves, but the rest is…

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