Do I have to wear stockings to Thanksgiving dinner?
You do not have to wear stockings to Thanksgiving dinner if your legs are good-looking and have a nice color. If you go bare-legged, without stockings you can wear strappy sandals or pumps with your outfit. If the weather is cold where the Thanksgiving is taking place, stockings will keep you warm and give an outfit a more polished look. You can wear strappy sandals or open toe shoes with colored stockings, tights or leggings.
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What can I wear to my boyfriend’s family’s Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday to share with your boyfriend and his family. What you wear will depend on where the dinner will be held and if it is going to be casual or a more dressed up affair. Check the weather the week before to get an idea of the temperature. For a casual Thanksgiving dinner party you can wear a simple dress or separates. A skirt and top with leggings, flats or ankle boots or pants with a sweater and boots would also be appropriate. If the dinner is at a restaurant or more formal you can’t go wrong with a LBD (Little Black Dress), ultra sheer black stockings and black pumps . You can add accessories to make it look as dressy as you would like. If you want to be in good taste and impress your date’s family stay away from clothing that is too tight, too short and / or to low-cut.
What are the general rules regarding wearing pantyhose with open-toe shoes?
The general rule is neutral /nude color pantyhose are not “in style” with open-toe shoes like dressy sandals. Colored stockings such as sheer black hosiery or tights can be stylish with open toed shoes or sandals. If you want to go bare legged your legs should have a nice color. You can use a self tanner on your legs if you want to wear sandal style shoes without stockings in the winter. Otherwise wait until summer when your legs are tan to wear them. That said, women are creating their own style today and some women wear nude color stockings /pantyhose with sandals. If you think something is flattering on you and you feel confident wearing the outfit go for it!