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Wendy

This thread got started because the previous, original "threads thread" died after I dont know how many pages.  Is that one recoverable?  Harmless hair flip towards @Lorewalker_Cho‌ ;

Pirouette

@growingafamily‌, I think a black and white solid top. Just throw a pop of color in somewhere like heels, scarf, jewelry.

I did just see a pic of Hilary Swank get crap for wearing too bright a shirt (orange-red) with a black and white polka dot skirt. I didn't think it looked too terrible but her skirt was a large print and it was competing with the top.

growingafamily

Thanks! That's basically what I did the first time (black top, pink sandals) but that was more of a thrown-together, I just got this and want to wear it today outfit, not really a planned out one. I guess I did pretty well then

growingafamily

ok I need a debate settled here. A jewelry debate. We're going to a wedding this weekend and I bought this dress (for $35 at marshall's.. can't find a stock photo so this will have to do) https://www.google.com/shopping/product/14440134544675023972?q=ralph+lauren+black+dress+sleeveless+drape+neck&espv=2&biw=1455&bih=726&dpr=1.1&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX_Qb5OUDY7fPSQA43zNQyL9PDjPkNAGaIcw7cw-oNlYkV_bLmQzM6GLs678MQf9V1ANyO9L4r2W-a0BR7Fi9kJVWsyCfhKJs5QB_WZZXVRXwvlZdrRIZAFPVH72wBEekaIEVxBbVTSG0R_9GpDoOiQ&sa=X&ei=a_IqVOXqM4OTyQTHj4DABA&ved=0CG8QvxMwAA ;

My plan is to wear it with red shoes (kind of a deeper autumny red, vintage style with a flower on them and 3" heels). So even though the dress isn't really vintagey I was gonna  go with the theme and wear a string of pearls my mom gave me that her dad gave her years ago.

I also have this huge-ass leafy necklace I wore recently on a date with H, and he wants me to wear that for the wedding: http://www.target.com/p/women-s-fashion-statement-necklace-silver-18/-/A-15062138#prodSlot=_2_2

I dunno, I think it's a bit much? If it matters, the wedding is for a coworker of my H's. On the one hand, I feel like as a guest of a guest I should stay understated. On the other hand, most of his coworkers are female and this is a rare opportunity for him to show off what he's going home to at night so what do you think? Which one should I go with?

Purple

I like the huge-ass leafy necklace, but I also think the string of pearls would look very nice!

Completely useless comment, I know. So... I dunno... flip a coin?

Or, when in doubt, go with what the husband picks.  

growingafamily

Haha I was thinking of just deferring to him but I guess with a more modern dress AND necklace the shoes would feel out of place, then I'd have to wear different shoes, and I want to wear the red ones because when the heck else am  I going to wear them?