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Help me style this cocktail dress
I am going to an event tonight where I have to wear a cocktail dress. I bought this one yesterday, in black;
http://www.dillards.com/product/Jessica-Howard-OneShoulder-Dress_301_-1_301_503089286
I actually think it looks better in person than it does here. I'm not quite sure how to style it though? Just plain black pumps? Can I wear nylons with something like this, or would that look odd? I never tan and my legs are terribly pasty white. I'm guessing it would look nicer if I wore my hair up? That in and of itself will be a task, as I'm not very good at doing my hair in a formal style!
I appreciate any advice - thanks!
Re: Help me style this cocktail dress
I'd skip a necklace because of the neckline.
As far as nylons - it would depend on the show. If you are doing a closed toe pump, you could do very sheer nylons, but I wouldn't. I'm pasty white, and very rarely wear nylons.
Thank you
I actually overlooked it in the store and my H convinced me to try it on, it was on clearance for $33, so I couldn't argue!
I like the idea of a low bun - thanks! My hair is a couple of inches below my shoulders. I feel like a black closed toe pump would be better than open toes? I have some silver/black bracelets that would match the beading on the dress, so I think that would look best.
I'd do a statement earring, a cuff bracelet, and a bright or metallic shoe, with a bright or metallic clutch. If you want to cover your legs, you could do a nude fishnet, or another textured tight in nude or black. Lace tights would be gorgeous with this.
Honestly, I'd stay away from black shoes. They will be boring with a black dress.
A black cocktail dress is a wonderful blank canvas on which you can imprint your personality and personal sense of style.