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Q. What accessories (jewelry, bag) should I wear with a black cocktail dress and silver sequin shoes? The cocktail dress has a round neck with a V neck in the back and black soft ruffle down the front.
A. The simple answer would be to suggest silver and black accessories, which would look lovely and chic. However, a black dress and silver shoes also offer the perfect opportunity to incorporate a pop of color. Here are a few suggestions for you to mix and match as you please:
Q. I am attending a wedding on New Year's Eve beginning at 7 pm at a traditional Methodist church. I am at a loss of what to wear! Is going sparkly too inappropriate?
A. I would say, if someone plans a wedding for New Year's Eve, they better expect that people will bring on the bling! Ring in the New Year and toast the happy couple in a dress that is festive, yet appropriate for a church wedding. Skip anything too sexy, and perhaps forego something too bright, like red sequins, but other than that, have fun with your look. If you're not comfortable wearing a sparkly dress, opt for some sparkling accessories, including shoes, instead.
The blue look on this page would work well, or try one of these festive dresses:
Q. We are eloping in Vegas at a strip chapel, I found this cocktail dress in ivory, however I do not want to wear ivory shoes and I will need something to cover my arms since it is chilly this time of the year and I want to wear the dress out to dinner and wherever else we go that evening, I want to keep it simple as my fiance is wearing a white shirt, dark jeans and black dress shoes. Please help, I am running out of time.
A. Congratulations! Regardless of how dressed down your husband-to-be is, it's your wedding and it's Vegas! Don't be afraid to put on the glam! Cover up your halter dress with a chic tuxedo jacket (which you'll definitely wear again) or a pretty sequin jacket. Match your shoes to your jacket and you're set! Here are two ideas for you:
Q. I have several solid cardigans (from J.Crew) in bright purples, blues and yellows. Because they are bright I don't want to pair a bright, printed top with them, but I want something more that just a plain tank or tee. Do you have any ides for a solid tee or casual shirt that has some detail to it?
A. Your bright cardigans are a great way to add color to your fall/winter look. Even better, there are many options for what to wear underneath that are an upgrade from a basic tank or tee. Some ideas to try: a soft chambray button down, a printed blouse, a sequin tank, a tie-front blouse (this season's must-have), a Peter Pan collar, or a soft drapey top. Look for neutral colors or brights that match well with your cardigan color, or opt for one of fall's top trends and choose a contrasting bright color for a color-blocked look.
Here are some options for you:
Q. I just purchased the Stash Away Cardi in gray from Anthropologie. Because it is a neutral, and I plan to wear it casually with jeans, I thought I would have lots of things to wear under it, but I don't. Everything I have looks boring and bland. Can you give me some ideas for something that may have some color or print to it to make the outfit more visually interesting?
A. A pretty printed sleeveless top is the perfect piece to layer under a neutral cardigan to make it "pop". Here are some options for you:
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