Quick! How’s my outfit?

Yes, yes, 100 times yes! We like brown and black together too. The trick: Make the textures distinct, like a soft top and shiny skirt.

Dare we say either? Gold accessories are slinky for night, and for day try chunky pieces to dress down all that lace.

Go for it! Bold accessories actually help anchor a wacky pattern.

Up! This dress is the best of both worlds—body-con and ladylike—so go an extra step toward demure with a librarian bun.

We are so pro. And if you go the fierce animal-print route, everything else should stay relatively tame: shoes, necklace, that's it!

Damn straight. Just another old "rule" worth breaking! As long as you layer, wear dark accessories (or tights), and can't see your underwear, you're totally winterized.

Nope—just keep accessories to a minimum.