Q. I am attending a wedding in early August and have purchased a strapless, knee length deep purple/berry colored dress. I have no idea how to wear this dress. I have been searching and searching on how to accessories with the shoes and the bag and jewelry. I am not into fashion at all, but I don't want to look like hot mess. I read somewhere that gold shoes look nice with berry dresses, but I'm still not sure about the bag and jewelry. Please help me!
A. You can absolutely wear gold shoes with your purple dress, but I actually prefer silver shoes. Black shoes are also an option, and a great way to carry your dress into winter when paired with a black fitted tuxedo jacket. But I digress... For a summer wedding, try silver shoes, turquoise jewelry and a silver clutch for a standout look. For your jewelry, choose either dramatic earrings OR a statement necklace, and a bracelet or ring. Here are some options for inspiration:
