If you are having trouble finding the right color of blue, it might be best to choose nude shoes that closely match your skin tone
Shoulder line, jacket length, and trouser break are where most men lose the cocktail look
Then, to contrast with the brights, I might throw something quiet into the mix, like the off-white Kate Spade bag Im holding here
Choose a deep olive or mocha silk or satin in maxi dresses for black tie clarity, but keep jewelry minimala modern touch that respects the space
With her multi-hued Versace number, the singer definitely stood out on the red carpet at the 2002 Oscars
Both the pleating on the skirt and the exposed buttons down the back make it feel on-trend, but it's still timeless