The What: HUGO Hugo Boss Lalli Ruched Empire Waist Leather Dress

The How to Wear it: 1. D&G Dolce & Gabbana Dangling Charm and Logo Ring 2. Alexander McQueen Elvie Embossed Croco Platinum Handbag 3. Roberto Cavalli Sweet Giraffes Leather Ankle Strap sandals

The When: Evenings. To a cocktail party and/or social mixer, dinner with friends or just to look hot, hot, hot!

The Why: The climate versatility of the dress. Its ruching. Its empire waist flattering look. The sexy, yet still ladylike neckline. Shall I go on?

Which shoe best compliments a modernized Jackie O. cream-colored sleeveless sheath/shirt dress? The Alexander McQueenT-strap pumps or the Sigerson Morrison metallic wedges?

Ladies, rev up your going out engines. Slim dark demin jeans, a ruffled collar halter silk shirt and peep-toe pumps. Which bag should you choose? Should it be the trend-on Carlos Falchi exotic skin bag or the vivid-hued red Alexander McQueen one? The Couture Team wants to know.

WHY SPLURGE? 1. Because they are Alexander McQueen shoes, duh. 2. The uber high heels, which makes the legs look uber long. 3. The spot on trend color, fuschia.

STYLE WITH THREE: O'Neill Gemma Dress, Isabella Fiore Baby Love Christina Messenger, Marc by Marc Jacobs Abstract Gem Jewels Bangles.

I think it’s funny how different fashion shows are in different countries. Take Alexander McQueen’s show in Tokyo – I didn’t see these shoes, especially the pair with a heel under both the heel and ball of the foot, at his show in New York. What gives?

I asked one-third of the Couture Team because she lived in Okinawa, Japan, and she offered me some insight. Not only do those shoes have a Japanese feel, they’re a little out there. Things that are ‘out there’ are more readily embraced in Japan than in other countries. Even some things Marc Jacobs designs – the reverse high heel, little bags attached to large totes – take some warming up to.

“Japan is a fad country; it’s easy for people to get bored,” Ms. M told me. “I think more Japanese fashion designers push the envelope further than their western counterparts. People keep it safe in the U.S. and Europe because they're afraid something won't sell. But in Japan, there is always someone who will buy your product, no matter how weird it is.” Enough said!