Some Basic Shopping Rules

Before you start shopping for your discount dress, make sure you've identified the appropriate dress code for the occasion and then apply these simple rules:

• White is now allowed after labor day, if you dare flout your mother.
• Full length should really be saved for evening.
• Pair something with a jacket, shawl or pashmina in a church or place of worship that can be easily discarded at the party
• Avoid winter colors in summer and summer colors in winter
• Don't buy a dress in a vivid color unless you are prepared to go shoe shopping or black shoes will really work
• Never wear dark or opaque stockings with a lighter hued dress