Last-minute decision

As board chair of the Associated Black Charities,

was fully on board with the idea of wearing a red dress to go with the gala color theme. However, the shopping part of that equation proved to be a challenge — as it always had for Moore.

“Truth is, I don’t like to shop. I don’t even like to grocery shop. I’m 50 years old and my mother, Charlene Smith — who is the true diva of the family — buys my clothes still,” the Hanlon Park resident said with a laugh. “When my mother is out shopping, she’ll take pictures and text them to me and ask, ‘Do you like this? Do you want me to get this?’ “she said.

However, Moore, a family and real estate law attorney, decided to do the dreaded task herself, beginning last summer.

“I really wanted to have a red dress that was special. Until the day of the event, I still was looking for a red dress. But I had that white dress. So I thought if I’m going to wear all white, I’d better have something in red. ABC CEO] has this red flower pin. It’s her signature piece because it’s similar to the ABC logo, which is a starburst. So I called her and asked if I could borrow it,” she said.

Ralph Lauren one-shoulder goddess dress she bought online. Red flower pin borrowed from McKoy. Enzo Angiolini nude peep-toe sandals from Tesori Boutique. Gold clutch “that was a free gift with a purchase from somewhere.” Rhinestone chandelier earrings and crystal cuff she’s had for a while. Crystal cocktail rings that were a gift from her mother.

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