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Personal Shopper: A plum wedding gown for Carole

Carole J. wrote, "Help, Outblush! I hate to admit it, but I'm a middle-aged woman getting married. Wearing white or ivory at my age will only induce snickers. I'd like to wear plum--after all, everyone knows the bridesmaids get to wear the best colors. It isn't that big a stretch. Brides have only been wearing white since Queen Victoria in the 1850s. All the dresses I've found look too "bridesmaidsy." I'm looking for a floor-length plum dress for a January wedding. Can you point me to some options? Thanks!"

Here you go, Carole... Enjoy, and congratulations on your forthcoming wedding!

1 - JS Boutique One Shoulder Rhinestone Chiffon Dress (RM178)

2 - Gorgeous Strapless Evening Gown by Theia (RM895)

3 - Tadashi Ruched Asymmetric Jersey Gown (RM415)

4 - Mikael Aghal Plum Silk Chiffon Rosette Shoulder Evening Gown (RM390)

5 - Elegant One Shoulder Dress by Atria (RM250)

6 - Cap Sleeve Evening Gown by Terani Couture (RM460)

7 - Vera Wang Lavender Label Long Silk Dress (RM309)

8 - Carmen Marc Valvo Ruched Taffeta Gown (RM940)

9 - Deep Purple Celebrity-Inspired Dress by Faviana Couture (RM238)

10 - Maggy London Strapless Beaded Chiffon Empire Gown (RM168)

COLLECTION

INC International Concepts Dress - Breast Cancer Research Foundation Pink Sheath

We'd be smitten with the INC International Concepts Dress - Breast Cancer Research Foundation Pink Sheath ($99) without the added bonus of knowing that part of the proceeds went to a good cause; but a gorgeous pink sheath and a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation - we'll take two! A gorgeous jeweled neckline with pearl beaded collar, cutaway shoulder, princess seaming and sheath shape make this dress a no-brainer for all body shapes. Well done INC, well done.

Gucci Heel

Sometimes we love seeing trends on other people, but aren't sure where to start when making the same look work for ourselves. That's how we feel about this whole ankle boots business. Adorable, but how do we replicate without looking too...runway? Let's start with the GUCCI Heel (RM450, on sale). Its sleek and simple lines are reminiscent of a peeptoe heel, but the extra upper leather pushes it just into heeled boot territory. Voilà! Add in a pair of tights and you've got trendy style that works for the everyday gal.