What color shoes & stockings can I wear with an “ink” color dress?

What color shoes & stockings can I wear with an “ink” color dress? It is not navy & deeper than royal blue. The dress is a classic style, knee-length. Your “ink” color dress sounds awesome! Black pumps or slingback style shoes with sheer black or ultra-sheer, neutral color stockings would look good with your ink…

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What are the general rules regarding wearing pantyhose with open-toe shoes?

What are the general rules regarding wearing pantyhose with open-toe shoes? I am under the impression that pantyhose are a no-no 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…

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Do I need to wear stockings to a Charity event?

Do I need to wear stockings to a Charity event? I plan to wear open toe strappy sandals with my dress. There is no rule that suggests you must wear stockings when attending a charity event. Open toe strappy sandals generally look better without stockings if your legs have a nice color and you have…

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What color hosiery should I wear with silver shoes & a black dress?

What color hosiery should I wear with silver shoes & a black dress? I am going to a wedding in December at a big city hotel. Black tie preferred is stated on the invitation. The right color hosiery can make or break an outfit. Sheer neutral/nude, sheer black, or glitter/sparkly hose will all work with…

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What color hose should I wear with an ankle length dress?

What color hose should I wear with an ankle length dress? The dress and shoes are dark blue. It’s a Mother of the Groom outfit. With an ankle length dress, sheer black hose would look awesome with a dark blue dress and dark blue shoes. You can wear colored stockings with strappy sandals or closed…

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Go Without Hose or Wear Stockings?

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 hose winter and summer.

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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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