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| Junior Prom dress: it's strapless |
My first thought was: - I am blimin useless with accessories, what would I know. Every time I buy something I torture myself with what necklace to wear with it. So I thought I would consult with my two in-house stylists, Jackson, 14 and Tallulah, 12. And with you all too.
1. Necklace: In-house stylists say no statement necklace, just simple gold chain with maybe heart at the end?
2. Hair: Half up, half-down we reckon:
3. Shoes and clutch: Gold plus colour. So colour in the shoes (blue, purple, pink, orange) and silvery-gold bag. Or the other way around: silvery-gold shoes and colorful bag.
So option A:
gold sandals:
And orange clutch:
Or aqua clutch:
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| Mimicking geometrics in the frock |
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| Wahay too pricey but nice (maybe the Mama could have it afterwards...or the Mamafriend?) |
Or purple shoes:
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| oops, just saw the price on these, maybe too expensive |
and gold clutch:
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| Diamond clutch: mimicking the geometrics in frock? |
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| Gold canteen: too gold? |
(Of course I'd have done this in Polyvore if I'd had any computer skills. I'm complete luddite and even screenshots are tricky for me.)
Now your go. What accessories do you suggest?
I like the idea of a statement necklace. She could also add a gold sparkly belt. She could have a lot of fun with color since the dress is black and white. Excited to see what she lands on. :)
ReplyDeleteNever thought about a belt Jennifer!
DeleteI feel panicked myself now. Statement necklace only if it doesn't catch on her hair otherwise she is going to be fiddling all night. Strapless is hard enough to maneuver but a statement necklace that doesn't sit well is just not worth it and too distracting. If safe - gold shoes and diamond clutch. Purple shoes if she is confident otherwise at that age one can obsess about whether or not she made the right decision! ( I remember proms very well and all that angst) Hope she has fun!!
ReplyDeleteIn England - or in the US?
DeleteAlso the fiddling and the sticking, I feel that way about lip gloss
DeleteI say gold shoes with a sparkly belt as Comment #1 suggested, orange clutch and hair as YOU suggest to show off that Miss K's gorgeous face! No necklace, just earrings and bracelets. Her face is stunning and dress will show that off!
ReplyDeleteAgreed - Her wide smile is the best accessory eva
DeleteI have to nod and agree with you as far as I'd get is add a shoe or two lol
ReplyDeleteShoes are good!
DeleteI have a history of deferring to Talluleh and my confidence in her continues to grow with the quite correct "no statement necklace" and very charming half hair updo. I'll bet T shares my keen eye and will direct our client towards the purple pumps and diamond clutch. I suspect a glass slipper may appear later in the evening.
ReplyDeleteThese days i am finding myself deferring to the T on many decisions.
DeleteI favour the half up half down hair, no necklace, gold strappy sandals and pink clutch. How fun to be that age!!
ReplyDeleteI reckon, but I guess sometimes it doesn't feel it at the time. Truth be told she agonised over the dress.
DeleteStatement necklaces just don't seem to be the thing at that age...she has youthful décolletage let her show it with a simple necklace. Skin is in unlike us turkey necks. Since it is strapless the hair needs to be down or half up like you suggested. Purse doesn't matter because she won't take it in unless she is driving. A modest heel is ideal but she'll just take them off after thirty minutes. Can you tell I recently did this say last year.
ReplyDeleteBB you are the voice of experience. Yes I can't remember owning a bag let alone a clutch until I was 35. I asked T how she even knew about clutches and she says Runway viewings.
DeleteBB - how funny just heard that she doesn't want to carry a clutch as she will lose it!
DeleteI agree, no necklace. The pattern on the skirt though a simple black and white is quite busy so I wouldn't do a pattern on the clutch, bright colour pops or metallics are just right for shoes and bag, maybe a cocktail ring to bring out any colour she may choose for shoes or bag?
ReplyDeleteI hope she has fun!
POp o color on the cocktail ring is a great way to go
DeleteI vote for hair half up or all down. Gold or metallic shoes and bag. No statement necklace or belt...these would draw the eye away from her pretty face. Some fun earrings would be nice and not too high a heel so she's comfortable and can enjoy herself:). Oh what fun to be young and able to wear anything. Do report back. xo
ReplyDeleteI'll say!
DeleteNo way on the statement necklace but then I really do not care much for accessories. However, I do love that diamond clutch. Gold sandals.
ReplyDeleteI definitely can't do a statement necklace these days now my neck has gone to the teddys.
DeleteHello Jody,
ReplyDeleteWe cannot begin to offer any better suggestions than those from your eminent commentators from the world of high fashion and Talluleh. What a style team to have to draw upon.....even the inimitable Ms Wintour would be hard pressed to conjure up better advice.
All we can say is that we love the dress......black and white works so well in our book. But then, we have practically nothing other than black and white in our wardrobes. We love the idea of something glittery somewhere. And, what about a little touch of vintage in a ring or a handbag......always good we think to have something that is individual. And, the best accessories are smiles and laughter.
Oh that's interesting. Loads of luminaries do that including Tom Ford (two wardrobes of same white shirt) and Brian Ferry, trying to think of others who do the black and white too.
DeleteBig respect to Tallulah for her wise suggestions! I would say tick to the half up, half down hair style. Tick to no statement necklace (but maybe a simple chain) And my preference would be black strappy sandals and a brightly coloured clutch ... either the pink or orange. Actually, I'd quite like that orange one for myself! But let's face it ... if it's Prom night, she's going to look young and gorgeous no matter what accessories she chooses :)
ReplyDeleteFF, she has the most amazing smile ...I hope to post a pic of her complete outfit on Monday, she is def going for less less less
DeleteNo on necklace - black strappy sandals and 1 pop of color with clutch - or match shoes to clutch but still keep same color - with the graphic print you don't need to do more
ReplyDeleteHi Itchy bits, welcome to the blog, thanks for commenting. I love your bio - esp this line - "Mutterings of a road cyclist living in suburbia. Favorite inappropriate comment while riding: "don't know which is prettier your face or your ass""
DeletePerhaps a simple black ribbon choker? I am blimin useless with accessories too. You made me chuckle about the great necklace torture when going out. I always end up annoying J by endlessly putting on then taking off various necklaces. And end up wearing none!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple shoes.
Let us know what she ends up wearing, but I say no to statement necklace and yes to cool half updo
Yes, I am a big putter on-er and taker-offer of belts, I just donated a whole bunch as I never ever wore them
DeleteI would say gold shoes, orange clutch, no necklace, big earrings and maybe a delicate gold bracelet (or one with a fun tassel). It's a great dress, I hope she has fun!
ReplyDeleteHoop earings?
DeleteJulie! How are you, great to have a catch up. I'd forgotten about the possibility of dangly earings! That's what all the stars wear with strapless frocks on the red carpet don't they?
ReplyDeleteAccording to my 17 year old. "For the prom, hair should be up. Pop of color and since Orange is in, pop the orange!."
ReplyDeleteAlways love a pop o orange
DeleteGold strappy shoes and orange clutch, no necklace, hair up, large pearl or maybe gold monogram earrings, eg
ReplyDeletehttps://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/162953186/gold-monogram-earrings-gold-initial?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_campaign_label=new_at_etsy&ga_utm_source=adhoc&ga_utm_campaign=new_at_etsy_032014_10690923355_0_0&ga_utm_medium=email&ga_email_sent=1395434762&ga_euid=hd97O2r2mqwMgJL1YgLu9VuG33AB&ga_eaid=72138191&ga_x_eaid=ae8418b4cf&ga_filters=jewelry+-supplies+metalwork&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
I think a thin gold chain with heart or similar risks looking twee, unless paired with something very different like the ghetto-fabulous/preppy earrings
Prippy-ofab (preppy-hippy-ghettofab)
DeleteHm. Internet seems to have swallowed my comment.
ReplyDeleteGold shoes and orange clutch, hair up, big earrings - either pearls or gold monogram (e.g. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/162953186/gold-monogram-earrings-gold-initial?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=gold+monogram+drop+earring&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery)
A thin chain with a little trinket risks looking twee without something to balance it. Either a chunky gold cuff, or the monogram earrings (which I love for being both ghetto-fabulous and preppy)
Hi! Oh I do like those sweet monogrammed necklaces and earings etc.
DeleteHi Philippa, sometimes it seems the comments get eaten, it's just this stupid moderation thing
DeleteOh that is undoubtedly the case, as I wrote a comment raving about you Jody in the blue dress & updo and did everything right and pfffft into thin air; I was wondering if it didn't actually get sent but then I got notified of all comments thereafter so there is a fly in the ointment of their moderation software.
DeleteYes you're right, I just checked and that particular comment (and thank you for that!) did not come through. So obviously its not sending all the comments through. Maybe I should just go back to the easy comments and just keep deleting the spam. Blogspot is so arcane in some ways.
DeleteProbably doesn't help that I'm trying to comment on the bus … :-)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Do you get a seat? Choice.
DeleteI'm so late to comment they've probably already chosen. Lovely dress and your kids did great. I like their choices the best! The hair is perfect and the gold shoe and orange clutch! I hope you'll post photos when she figures it out. So fun having girls..This isn't ever happening over here in mensville. xx Kim
ReplyDeleteAll ideas gratefully accepted, think they will deciding right up to the end
DeleteI like the statement necklace idea and the hair idea too. The pink clutch is pretty also. It's a very lovely dress, so I think anything would go with it since it's not a bright coloured dress or anything like that. Very pretty xx
ReplyDeleteYes in a way a brightly colored dress makes its own decisions
DeleteHere are my thoughts:
ReplyDeleteShoes- I would go black and strappy
Clutch- BRIGHT fun color/pattern
Jewelry- forgo a necklace and go with some fun big earrings
Hair- Half up/half down
Cute look!
what shape earings do you think?
DeleteLate to comment, but I just have to chime in. LOL
ReplyDeleteNo statement necklace, gold strappy sandals and orange bag. Either some earrings to mimic the bottom of the dress, or just a bracelet.