Gold goes with everything---I would not wear silver to an evening event with a black jumpsuit. Look at it this way----somebody has to be the best dressed person at the party----it might as well be you!

I'm so glad someone wrong a new song about this. I hit the party and they stop in that _____ They be like, "Oh, that Gucci - that's hella tight." I'm like, "Yo - that's fifty dollars for a T-shirt." Limited edition, let's do some simple addition Fifty dollars for a T-shirt - that's just some ignorant _____ I call that getting swindled and pimped I call that getting tricked by a business That shirt's hella dough And having the same one as six other people in this club is a hella don't Peep game, come take a look through my telescope Tryna get girls from a brand and you hella won't Man you hella won't - MACKLEMORE That's a message kids can use in forming their priorities and ability to think on their own, and excellent statement on the ridiculousness of supposed fashion. Back in my day, it was Styx: "But don't be fooled by the radio The TV or the magazines They show you photographs of how your life should be But they're just someone else's fantasy So if you think your life is complete confusion Because you never win the game Just remember that it's a Grand illusion And deep inside we're all the same. We're all the same... So if you think your life is complete confusion Because your neighbors got it made Just remember that it's a Grand illusion And deep inside we're all the same. We're all the same... America spells competition, join us in our blind ambition Get yourself a brand new motor car Someday soon we'll stop to ponder what on Earth's this spell we're under"

It's the little things that will make an appropriate impression appearance wise. No 'scream at me' colors, neutrals are best. Professional, not 'pretty'...leave the lace and ruffles at home. No bare arms. Hair perfectly trimmed and neat...and do not wear a style that will have you always pushing it out of your face. You want to be heard not distract by nervous body language and actions. DH should be sure he also is freshly shaven and hair is trim and neat. Shoes clean and a bit understated, no wedges or spikes. You want them to blend in with the entire 'package'. Again, when a judge looks out you want him focused on what you're saying not 'what the heck does that lady have on her feet'. Yep, tie for DH. Showing respect is super important. You are approaching this court to be taken seriously, show that you also take the setting seriously. DH can fork out for a purse...you want one that is blending in with selection of clothing...again, you want nothing that says 'hey look at me'. It's not a waste of money, you can carry it to work (one purse at a time? is he serious? LOL) Hands perfectly groomed and do not fiddle around with them. If you speak, do not do it with your hands. Some people seem incapable of uttering a word with using their hands. If you must practice by sitting on your hands at home, do so. No clangy swirly jewerly. Simple earrings and your wedding ring with perhaps one simple fine necklace if you must. Dh should wear dress slacks and yes, the tie and attention to his footwear also. He also represents you in that room. You also want to mind the make-up. Neutral and played down 'natural look'. No cat eyes, no jumping out blush ect.

I won't need a wrap. I can count on my hot flashes to keep me warm. Planning to wear black boots, knee high. I know not everyone will agree with that, but it works for me. They are dressy, not cowboy boots. I have a blue necklace that I got in Switzerland years ago that I will probably wear. The blue looks off in this pic, but you'll have to trust that it's the right blue. It looks almost white here, but it is light blue. Also, for anyone following my earlier MOG dress saga. I am wearing my "original" MOG dress to a wedding in a few weeks. Since I wasn't in love with the rhinestone that was sewn to the V in the neckline, I carefully removed it so I could wear a funky/blingy necklace instead.