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Shoes and Accessories with Pink Cocktail Dress
Q: I am 5' 1" tall medium blond,blue eyes with a petite build. I purchased a form fitting hot pink, strapless cocktail dress for a party. The dress has a bit of black trim under the bust. I want to make to glam it up as much as possible. What style of shoes do I wear? Is black the right choice? What about jewellry?
A: Black shoes will look great with your dress and it depends on the look you want to go for. Some eyecatching alternatives to black shoes could be black and white, orange, grey, two tone, neutral, animal print or floral. If you go for statement shoes I would suggest keeping jewellery and other accessories very minimal or it will look too busy, perhaps justa simple pendant necklace. If you opt for a pair of classic black shoes you can go for more eyecatching jewellry.
Black and White Shoes
Peeptoe Town Shoes
Colour Block Shoes
Shoes for Ball
Q: My School Leaver's Ball is this summer and the dress I've seen is a very delicate black chiffon number. I thought nude heels would be good so as not to detract from the dress but also obviously want them to look good and also be very high as I'm not the tallest girl...please help me find something that fits the bill (of a reasonable price)!
A: You are in luck with platform soles being in fashion again this season, there are plenty of gorgeous shoes around to give you some extra height. Obviously for a ball, you will want a fairly formal style of shoe. Here are some of my favourites:
This classic style court shoe has a platform sole for extra height and is comfy and stylish but will enhance your look without overpowering you dress.
This peep toe shoe has a slightly lower heel but is equally as gorgeous with the added advantage of not being to hard to walk in.
My favourite of all the nude high heel shoes was defintely this Limited Collection Platform Dolly Shoes which will really make you look and feel great and you will be amazed at the price.
Shorts for Tall Girls
Q: I am 5'9" and in my late teens and even though I am tall and have very decent legs I seem to have trouble finding shorts and t'shirts to fit me. I like to wear relatively short shorts but then i have an issue with finding something that i can wear on top which both covers my whole torso while also balancing my shorts on the bottom. I generally suit blues and whites but white t-shirts always seem exaggerated if they aren't long enough. I am generally a size 6 or 8 but sometimes need to wear bigger sizes for the length. Can you give me any help for the summer?
A: High waisted shorts are a key trend for this summer and are ideal for those with long legs and torsos. I love these denim Arrogant Cat crop shorts. Try wearing with a volumous or ruffled top for a really feminine look or a white T shirt for a more casual look. A T shirt with horizontal stripes is also a great idea and will balance out your proportions - navy and white will look great for this season.
White Leather Shoes
Q: Where can I get white leather shoes this season?
Clarkes Shoes from Littlewoods
Miss Sixty Sandals from Freemans
Ascari White Loafers from Jones the Bootmakers
Full and Flared Skirts
Q: I am 5ft11 and have no waist, can I get away with wearing this seasons full and flared skirts?
A: Yes definitely, this seasons fifties style, full and flared skirts were made for you. The full skirts will help to give you a defined waist, infact the fuller the skirt, the smaller and more defined your waist will look. As you are quite tall, you can get away with almost any of the styles of full and flared skirt. If you have chunky legs you just need to make sure that the hem of the skirt fall at the point where your calves begin to narrow. Wear your full skirt with a fitted top and jacket and high heels. This monochrome skirt will look absolutely stunning with a fitted black shirt.
Fashion and Style
Q: I feel really frumpy and my clothes are not very fashionable. How can I dress more fashionably?
A: I always think that style is much more important than fashion. Everyones style is individual and you can develop your own style based around what really makes you look and feel great. You could try reading What is Style? this may give you some ideas on how to develop your own style. You can then pick and choose items from this seasons trends that really suit you. If all else fails and you still can't seem to find the perfect clothes, you could also try enlisting the services of a personal shopper.
Floral Prints for Summer
Q: I would love to wear this summers florals prints. I have quite a large boobs, How can I wear them without looking frumpy and old fashioned?
A; Try wearing a floral dress or top with a V neck and a camisole underneath, accessorise with chunky bangles and wedges to give the dress a modern look. Border prints and bold artistic flower prints are also really up to date and don't look at all mumsy. You could also try wearing plain clothes then accessorising with floral accessories such as this D&G poppy scarf.
Flattering Party and Prom Dresses
Q: I am going to my school prom soon and want to find a dress that is really flattering. Are there any particular styles of prom, party or evening dress that will diguise my big bottom?
A: Empire cut dresses are great for disguising a shapely bottom. An A line style that is cut high could also look great. Opt for fabrics that skim and drape well to avoid an angular shape. Make your shoulders appear wider to balance out your lower half by wearing dresses with horizontal lines on the top half. Try looking at The Ultimate Guide to Stylish Party, Prom. Ball and Evening Dresses for some more ideas. This evening dress will look great on you.