Posts Tagged ‘hosiery’
Are stockings and pantyhose in fashion?
The answer is a resounding yes! Stockings and pantyhose remain a popular accessory in many women’s wardrobes, especially for formal occasions or when dressing up. Stockings, which are typically made from a sheer material, have been around for centuries. They were originally worn by women as a way to keep their legs warm during colder…
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Is it OK to wear sandal style shoes in the fall?
Is it OK to wear sandal style shoes in the fall? I live in Omaha, NE and it is still hot. Sandals are “in style” all year long. When the weather is warm where you are you can wear sandal style shoes with bare, good-looking, tan legs. Avoid neutral/beige stockings with open toe sandals. Colored…
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What style shoes & stockings can I wear to a January wedding?
A January wedding sounds like a perfect way to begin the New Year. If you are wearing a skirt or dress you can wear sandals, open-toe shoes, or closed-toe pumps, or slingbacks. The style of shoe you choose should be comfortable for dancing or standing for long periods of time. If the weather is cold…
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Would sheer black hosiery or neutral hosiery look best?
Would sheer black hosiery or neutral hosiery look best? I plan on wearing a navy dress with black block heel shoes to an evening wedding in November. I am rather short (5’3”) and my dress hits right above the knee. Sheer black hosiery would look awesome with a navy blue dress and black shoes. Wearing…
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What hosiery should I wear with a short wedding dress?
What hosiery should I wear with a short wedding dress? It is for a low-key civil hall ceremony in December in Canada & it will be cold. A short wedding dress is very appropriate for a low-key civil hall ceremony wedding. In fact many women are choosing to wear a short dress for their wedding. …
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Is it OK to wear black velvet shoes with black or nude color hosiery?
Is it OK to wear black velvet shoes with black or nude color hosiery? I am attending an evening wedding in February and wearing a purple dress. Velvet can be worn all year around. Evening weddings are dressy affairs so black velvet shoes should look very chic with your purple dress. Either nude color or…
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Shall I wear nude / skin color or black tights / pantyhose?
Shall I wear nude / skin color or black tights / pantyhose? I have a glamour event on Friday and have bought a black dress. Skin color / nude pantyhose are options to wear with a black dress. Tights are heavier than pantyhose so they would not look as fabulous with a black dress for…
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Is it OK to wear pearl colored hose with a red & off white business suit? Or is it better to skip the hose?
Regarding choosing pearl colored hose to wear with a red and off white suit, it is best to try your different options with your outfit to see what color looks most flattering. Try ultra sheer neutral, light pearl and sheer black color hosiery with black pump style shoes. Ultra sheer neutral or light pearl stockings /…
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What color hosiery should I wear with silver sandal style shoes?
Wearing sandal style shoes with hosiery is out of date. If you want to wear sandals you can go without stockings if your legs are tanned. You can apply a tanner or bronzer to give your legs color if they are white color. If you are determined to wear sandals with stockings try ultra sheer,…
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What color hosiery should I wear? I have a multi colored skirt with a black jacket. The skirt has brown, green & black splashes of color on a cream background.
If you are wearing neutral cream or black color shoes ultra sheer neutral / beige color hosiery should be very stylish. If you are wearing black shoes you can try black sheer or black opaque hosiery or black tights. Your dress sounds very nice. Experiment with the different shoe color and stocking options and wear what…
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