Shoe Match.

Dear Sharon: I am wearing a baby blue pantsuit to a wedding in Ireland and unsure as to what to wear under the suit and what color shoes I should wear. I refuse to wear white, blue or cream color shoes. Any advice Thanks... - Well Shod (Yahoo)

Dear Well Shod: Without the benefit of a crystal ball, it's almost impossible to determine exactly what shade of baby blue your suit is. Best guess would be to match a color to the undertone of your suit's color if you shy away from no-brainer neutrals like white, blue or cream.

Your blouse should compliment your shoe shade. Vivid can get tricky when it comes to coordinating shoes, so if you are uneasy with color save yourself a lot of headaches, opt for a palette that you are familiar with. A pearlized or metallic sandal would be another option.



Blue by You.

Dear Sharon: I have two weddings to go to in the next three months. I am wearing a peacock blue silk dress to one and a blueberry silk dress to the other. I would like to use the same accessories and shoes with each dress.

I was thinking about brushed gold earrings and a bracelet with black shoes. Do you think this would look appropriate or would silver look better? Also, should I wear black hose or nude hose? I appreciate any ideas you may have. Thank you. --Blue Over Shoes (Lawrenceville, GA)


Dear Blue Over Shoes: Under no uncertain terms should black hose be worn with a light or bright colored dress unless you are aiming to look edgy-if you don't know what edgy is, you're not! When in doubt, nude hose rules.

Blueberry would have a more of reddish/purple undertone and peacock blue has a yellowy/green undertone. In other words, they are both blue, but very different shades. Dear readers, why do you all love to wear blue to a wedding so much?

A more interesting choice than brushed gold jewelry would be a necklace or earring in a combination of gem stones or beads, or even dark freshwater blue or Tahitian black pearls that pick up the different shades of the blues. Black shoes seem like an afterthought, look for a metallic or dark silk shoe in a berry-brown color.