Article: Fashion Q&A.

Byline: Jean Patteson

Q: What style of shoe looks good with a pleated, knee-length skirt?

A: High-heel pumps look chic with the new, fuller skirts that promise to be popular this spring. For a more casual look, try wedge-heel sandals or ballet flats.

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PEARLS, FOR REAL

Q: I know it's tacky to look a gift horse in the mouth, but how do I know the strand of pearls I got for Valentine's Day is the real thing?

A: Fake pearls usually are larger, but lighter, than the real thing. Also, if the strand has no knots between the "pearls," they're almost certainly fakes.

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