Need fashion help!

Originally Posted by Yosemite

If it is before May 24, do not wear white shoes or open-toed shoes (I'm a traditionalist and his mom may be too). In fact, when I went to modelling school, the rule was that you would not wear a shoe that was lighter in colour than the hem of your skirt/dress.

Unless you have a fabulous tan on your legs, I would also recommend stockings/pantyhose. I personally think you can have on a $500 suit but if you are bare-legged and have white or splotchy legs, it spoils the whole look. It looks incomplete.

We just had our snow melt last week and I saw a girl with open-toed shoes. That's really pushing it IMO.

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It seems weird to me to wear closed toed shoes and stockings when its 21 degrees outside Is that not a style for the Fall?

My legs are white, but thats how I was made I do use that subtle self tanner though and it helps the pasty.

Now I am even more confused I suck

I agree with wearing a bright red or a pink top! And dont worry too much about the opened toed shoes. I really doubt they will hate you just because you wore open toe shoes before labor day.

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

It seems weird to me to wear closed toed shoes and stockings when its 21 degrees outside

Is that not a style for the Fall?

My legs are white, but thats how I was made

I do use that subtle self tanner though and it helps the pasty.

Now I am even more confused

I suck

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Unfortunately no matter how trendy any of us may be we all have our own style so your going to get lots of different ideas tossed at you. Personally, it's 70+ outside here and I'm in peep toes. I think you should dress for the weather and not the date.

So if it's a nice warm day I think a pretty colored top in a rich color (teal/turquoise would look very nice on you) would work really well. I'd avoid pale/pastel colors as they might make you look washed out and IMO they can look young. I'd also go with the white sandals if it's a nice day and as long as your legs are smooth and blemish free I'd skip stockings too... but I HATE stocking and never wear them myself... ever! Oh, and if you have a cardigan in black or white take it in case it's chilly in the buildings. Also, I don't think the occasion call for a jacket but I think every woman should have at least one good jacket... like the little black dress, it's good to have around.

I agree that a colored top would be cute. But if you're not comfortable with that, maybe go with the black or white top and wear some colored accessories. That way you won't look too funeral.

I'd go with the sandals and no stockings. Stockings these days are considered more matronly, especially in spring and summer. If you're meeting his friends you definitley don't want that. The white shoe rule is completely passe, but it's close enough to Memorial Day that nobody's going to think worse of you for wearing white. (OR...this is a good excuse to buy a cute new pair of sandals in a fun color.)

I have pasty white legs, too. The self-tanners are great. The spray-on "pantyhose" are awesome, too. It's just enough to take the glare off.

Originally Posted by capt_jordi

I agree with wearing a bright red or a pink top! And dont worry too much about the opened toed shoes. I really doubt they will hate you just because you wore open toe shoes before labor day.

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Actually you aren't supposed to wear open toes or white AFTER labour day.

It really depends on the age group and what his/your peers are going to be wearing. Unless you plan to dress haute couture, you'll pretty much be able to get by without stockings, white, open-toed shoes or anything else. I think the most important thing is to wear something that you are comfortable wearing and that comfort and self-confidence will shine through. Let's face it, most young folks don't dress up like we all used to and still do sometimes. You'll be fine with whatever you choose.

When you have little choice in shoes - you wear what you have. I wear sandals till October

I have a skirt almost exactly like that. I wear a nice back (light) sweater with black shoes. Not to say that is the best but at least it look decent on me. I have a picture of it but I hate pictures of myself.

Originally Posted by Yosemite

Actually you aren't supposed to wear open toes or white AFTER labour day.

It really depends on the age group and what his/your peers are going to be wearing. Unless you plan to dress haute couture, you'll pretty much be able to get by without stockings, white, open-toed shoes or anything else. I think the most important thing is to wear something that you are comfortable wearing and that comfort and self-confidence will shine through. Let's face it, most young folks don't dress up like we all used to and still do sometimes. You'll be fine with whatever you choose.

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Oops lol I always get those holidays mixed up!

Originally Posted by Worriedmommy

I have a skirt almost exactly like that. I wear a nice back (light) sweater with black shoes. Not to say that is the best but at least it look decent on me. I have a picture of it but I hate pictures of myself.

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Well, maybe you could PM it to me?

I really would like to see it

My "model" coworker has suggested a black top with black heeled sandals..and then a splashy red purse for colour. I might try that

After seeing the skirt, I would go with a black top and black shoes. A red purse or red bracelet would be a great idea.

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

Here is the skirt...It hits at the knees. Keep in mind, I don't have to dress right up for this church..I just wanted to look nice when I meet everyone there. He says some people where jeans..but Josh dresses up so I wanted to match him.



I tried on a nice purple top with it and to me a coloured top looks totally weird

Unless, maybe a coloured top and a nice black or white cardigan over?

Also, can I not wear bare legs in the Springtime? Stockings seem weird when its 20 degrees

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Okay, I'm going to suggest something a little different. I'd look for a top that is the color
of gray in the skirt, maybe a light weight or open weave sweater. Black or matching gray
shoes, perhaps sling backs, so it looks springy, but not too summery. Match your handbag
with your shoes. Yes, stockings will look more polished for church. I'd go with gray faux
pearl necklace/earrings (if you're inclined to match jewelry.) Cute skirt!