Go Without Hose or Wear Stockings?

A big dilemma today is should I
wear stockings / sheer pantyhose? 

Today many young women don’t own a pair of stockings. You see the younger generation walking around the city in business suits during the day and out in the evening without stockings winter and summer.

What dictates whether you wear stockings or go (bare-legged) without hose?  The answer is shoe style, what looks flattering on you, the weather and / or good taste.

Pumps, sling backs and flat shoes with closed toes can be worn with or without stockings / sheer pantyhose or tights. Sandals and open toe style shoes worn with neutral /nude color hosiery make your feet look web-footed and date you. Strappy sandals and peep toe shoes can look great with tights and colored sheer or patterned stockings. (Depends on how they look with what you are wearing.)

Bare white legs or bare legs with short skirts and unattractive knees are definitely out. To look stylish cover your knees if they are unattractive and never wear a sandal if your ankles or feet are ugly.

If you are climbing the corporate ladder stockings are a given. Sometimes cold weather may determine if you decide to put stockings on for warmth. Sheer black stockings or tights are chic in corporate venues. Stockings look more polished for formal occasions if your legs are white as snow. Choose pump or closed toe sling back style shoes with stockings or pantyhose for dressy type events if you have white legs.

A Polished Look

The secret to looking good at any age is to wear styles that flatter your body shape and coloring, styles that are age appropriate, and clothes that are right for the activity/event you will be attending.

Shoe & Legwear Guidelines

• Wear stockings to job interviews and important events.

• Bare legs look best if you have good-looking tanned legs.

• Get a pedicure if you are wearing sandals or open toe style shoes.

• Stockings give you a more polished look.

• If you have unattractive legs never wear trendy legwear or trendy shoes with skirts.
  

What Shoes to Wear With or Without Stockings

• Pumps / Sling Backs / Flats With Closed Toes –  Go bare-legged or wear stockings or tights.

• Strappy Sandals or open toe shoes can be worn with colored, patterned stockings or colored tights.

Tip: Never wear neutral /nude color stockings with open toe shoes or strappy sandals unless you want to look dated.

When to Wear Neutral Color Sheers

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