Thanks for your replies. I found a beautiful black, v-neck dress-tea length. I'm considering weather to wear nude color or black kitten heels with a beige or black clutch bag.

I like the nude/beige option, less funereal. with some great jewelry!

Thanks for your opinion. I also like the nude/beige option. Also considering pearl earrings and necklace.

And a colourful flower or corsage on the dress?

Do you have a nice dainty pendant that enhances the V-neck? It would look great with the pearl studs.

Thank you for your opinion about wearing a dainty pendant with the V-neck dress. I found a beautiful one-- a silver box chain with a dainty white pearl - simple but elegant.