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edding season is here!
What to wear at any age
can always be a challenge.
One item most ladies have
in their closet is the essential black dress they
love. So, if you don't want to invest in a fresh
coral or bright-colored dress for this wedding
season, make use of what you already have
and perhaps invest in a few key accessories
that will better define your look.

Not sure of your style? Let us help you! Take

our style quiz at www.styleshack.com and email

us at hello@styleshack.com.

Accessory Inspiration: Romantic & Glam

We combined two style archetypes — Romantic and Glam —
for this look.
This elegant black dress (available at Hersh's) has a sheer
neckline giving a romantic silhouette. The accessories to the right
are Glam Madam featuring gold-plated stud earrings, mixed
materials statement necklace and crystal bracelet (all from SBG
Designs).

Accessory Inspiration: Edgy Chic

The accessories to the left are for the lady who has a romantic
sense of style. The pearl and crystal earrings (Marlee's) are
simply elegant and refined paired with the pink crystal cocktail
ring (handmade from EwelinaPas), and the gold multi-layered
crystal bracelet (SBG Designs) adds a bit of oomph to your look.
The neutral beaded purse (from Marlee's) is subtle and soft,
perfect for the Romantic Elegant Woman.

Accessory Inspiration: Boho Chic Gal

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When the Edgy Chic Gal hits the wedding circuit, make no
mistake; she does not own a "simple" black dress. She wears a
black dress with fabric detail and "edgy" silhouette, which, by
nature, makes her seem to be always on trend.
The accessories she chooses to complement her dress are trendy
yet unique with a neutral and rich color palette. Tassel earrings are a
need-to-have item this season. A gold multi-beaded bracelet adds a
bit of glitz to the outfit, going very well with her pave diamond double
leaf ring (very edgy and cool). Her legal regal gold tone nail polish
really pulls the entire look together.
Where to Get the Look: Tassel earrings, pave diamond double
leaf ring and black clutch: Marlee's; gold bracelet: SBG Designs,
nail polish: www.AKayStyle.com .

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Bohemian Gal, always comfortable and never over-dressed. Here's
what she is wearing to a wedding at the Townsend: light-weight
black crossover dress with sexy plunging neckline (without showing
too much skin).
When a Bohemian Gal adds some glam into her style for the
fancy affair, these are the accessories that make her look perfect:
metallic perforated leaf stiletto sandals, silver-beaded clutch, silver
crystal bangle and a beautiful pair of Drusy drop statement earrings.
Style Note: Perforated sandals are very much trending this
season.
Where to Get the Look: Dress: styleshack.com/guysngals; jewelry
and purse: styleshack.com/marlees.

Accessory Inspiration:
Sporty Chic

Sporty Gal's go-to wedding outfit
this summer is all about functional
fashion. She is comfortable and
confident in her little black dress.
Her accessory of choice is a
"statement" watch from Winky
Designs. Sporty Gal rocks a gold-
plated bullet necklace — she
makes it look so chic. Some black
diamond studs finish the look, and
she dresses her feet in black open
toe sandals with gold chain detail.
Where to Get the Look: Dress:
styleshack.com/GuysNGals; watch:
styleshack.com/WinkyDesigns;
earrings: Styleshack.com/Marlees;
necklace: Styleshack.com/
EwelinaPas.

You see, with the right
accessories, you can take any simple
black dress and add an entire layer
of style and appeal to your outfit.
So, this wedding season, when in
doubt, throw on your go-to black
dress and make sure to ramp up
your accessories.
Stay chic and shop local.

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