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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 2:52:15 GMT
I bought this dress for DDs senior banquet. DressThe dress code is cocktail attire. I struggle with finding comfortable heels, but managed to find a pair of black patent leather pumps before I bought the dress. I also have a small black clutch bag in my closet. i went into Charming Charlies and a ton of other places for jewelry inspiration, but got overwhelmed. So, I'm going back to the mall tomorrow once I know what to look for. What should I do? black bag and understated jewelry? black bag and colored, statement jewelry? If so what color? Colored clutch and colored, statement jewelry? It will be warm enough that I won't need a wrap or jacket to coordinate - thank goodness!! Any other ideas welcome:)
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Post by smcast on Apr 20, 2016 3:14:12 GMT
I don't think the dress has to have a necklace if you don't want one. I'd maybe have a pretty bracelet or turquoise always looks nice with white if you want a necklace. It's nice on its own too.
It would also be cute with some strappy sandals. Then you could coordinate jewelry with those. Black could be harsh but if you need heels to dress it up for the occasion, I understand that.
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Post by M in Carolina on Apr 20, 2016 3:31:21 GMT
I love black and white! Some pearls tied with a black ribbon would be really cute and elegant.
I would wear my long black pearls looped together and tied with a black ribbon with this dress. Or if you already have a pearl necklace, you could find a few more to layer--I love the classic strand of pearls with a "tin cup" (gold or silver chain between pearls) necklace and thicker chain necklaces.
You can also wear this dress in the summer with pretty sandals and a pretty black and white scarf--maybe black, white and another colour, like cobalt.
Anthropologie has some beautiful jewellery. A pretty headband would be gorgeous with some bangle bracelets.
Ann Taylor also has some beautiful stuff, especially if you like pearls--their pearls have a beautiful lacre instead of that super white dull finish. J Crew and Banana Republic also have some really pretty statement necklaces.
I love pashmina style scarves and have a lot. I would wear my cobalt cashmere pashmina as a light wrap in case it gets chilly.
I would get multiple smaller necklaces I could wear together instead of one big statement piece I wouldn't wear much.
I don't know if you'd be by one, but I also love checking out TJ Maxx's jewellery. That's where I got my long black pearl strand (big baroque pearls, 80"). Marshalls doesn't have a jewellery section--sometimes they have a bit of jewellery in their accessories section, but it's really hit or miss.
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Post by Hayjaker on Apr 20, 2016 3:50:10 GMT
I think just some killer earrings! I like a bag that matches the shoes. Or add color in the earrings and accent with the bag too. I admit that I can be stodgy in my bag/shoes opinions. (I think that a belt and shoe should match)
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Apr 20, 2016 3:54:19 GMT
That dress is adorable!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 5:46:24 GMT
Thanks for your suggestions!
I thought about pearls - I never wear then, but I'll have a look tomorrow.
Multiple dainty necklaces of different lengths might be nice.
I'm thinking a bracelet would be the statement piece rather than the necklace.
I have a lot of turquoise and silver jewelry already, but that may look too casual.
Problem is, I'm in the US this week, and all my jewelry is at home in Japan and I can't remember exactly what I have!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 7:36:15 GMT
I think because the dress is so delicate looking anything too big or blingy will overwhelm it. I'd just do some drop earrings and some fine bracelets or bangles. I'd also wear metallic shoes and clutch, no black it's just going to look harsh.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 10:48:34 GMT
I think because the dress is so delicate looking anything too big or blingy will overwhelm it. I'd just do some drop earrings and some fine bracelets or bangles. I'd also wear metallic shoes and clutch, no black it's just going to look harsh. I agree - metallic straps sandals would look better than black, but I have real problems getting heels that are comfortable for my wide feet. I'll go shopping again today and see what I can find. Thanks for the suggestions:)
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