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Stockings, Leggings, and Tights

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Should I wear sheer black , opaque stockings or go without stockings for a morning event?

I'm a 'young' 60 (or so I think). This is a morning event: I will be wearing an above knee black sleeveless dress with very tailored white blazer. Because of foot problems I have to wear open toe heels (black this time)... for leg wear do I go with sheer black, opaque black or without stockings? I know you're "not supposed" to wear hose with open toe, but it is what it is.

The Answer: Your black sleeveless dress with a very tailored white blazer…

Should I wear black shoes or bone colored shoes with a black dress & black stockings to a wedding?

I am wearing a black dress with black hose...should I wear black shoes or bone colored shoes Going to wedding...it's snowy.

The Answer: // // With a black dress and sheer black stockings,…

What color of leggings should I wear with a long champagne top?

I have a long champagne top. What color of leggings should I wear?

The Answer: // // You can wear colored or black leggings with…

Should I wear a cardigan with a wrap dress with 3/4 sleeves & what shoes?

I have a gorgeous navy base with aqua geometric pattern wrap dress in a stretchy jersey type fabric that I would like to wear to a brunch wedding shower in early March in Michigan. Should I pair it with a cardigan to make it "warmer" or if it is 3/4 sleeve is it OK ? Also, would I wear pumps or boots? If pumps I was thinking black but unsure what tights to wear. If boots, I would need to find but was thinking cognac or black but again unsure tights color. I have lost 35 pounds (which is why I'm looking to rock this dress!) but still have heavier calves. I am tall with longer legs and this dress hits below the knee. Thanks for any help! I am so lost! These are my high fashion in laws and I always feel wrongly dressed.

The Answer: // // Congratulations on losing 35 pounds. Your navy print…

Can I wear sheer black hose with a black dress & dark silver satin shoes??

I have a fitted black tea length dress and dark silver satin shoes can I wear black sheer hose?

The Answer: // // Sheer black hose look great with silver shoes.…

Should I wear nude stockings or go bare legged with silver shoes to a dinner dance?

I'm wearing a red dress to a dinner/dance and don't know whether to wear nude stockings, silver stockings or go bare. My shoes are pewter color.

The Answer: // // Whether you wear neutral stockings or go bare…

Can I wear stockings with peep-toe pumps with a dress?

Can I wear stockings with peep-toe pumps with a dress?

The Answer: // // Stockings give your legs a smooth, silky look.…

What color heels & hose would be appropriate with a pewter color dress for a September wedding?

My daughter is getting married September 1. I have bought a dark gray/pewter dress with jacket. What color heels and hose would be appropriate?

The Answer: // // Your dark gray/pewter dress with jacket sounds fabulous…

What accessories & color stockings should I wear with a navy dress, a red belt & red shoes?

What accessories and color stockings should I wear with a navy dress, a red belt and red shoes?

The Answer: // // Your navy dress with the red belt and…

Should I wear black or sheer neutral pantyhose with a blue, green & black dress?

I'm wearing a blue, green and black polyester/spandex dress to a rather classy live performance in Vegas - not sure of shoe type yet but should I wear nude or black pantyhose?

The Answer: // // Your dress sounds fabulous. You can't go wrong…

What color hose and shoes should I wear with a taupe sequin mini skirt & a black top?

What should I wear with a taupe sequin mini skirt and a black top for hose and shoes? I have taupe suede boots but can I mix them with suede and sequins? Or would it better to go with black hose and black boots?

The Answer: // // You have 3 options: 1) black tights or…

Would black or neutral color stockings be best with an electric blue dress?

I have an electric blue dress that I am wearing to a function, along with black heels. I'm getting different advice on whether to wear black nylons or neutral / beige nylons. Please help, which would be better?

The Answer: // // An electric blue dress will look good with…

What color jacket can I wear with a wine color blouse, black skirt, tights & booties?

What kind of/color jacket/outerwear to wear with a wine colored sleeveless button up shirt, black mini/midi skirt, black semi sheer tights, black heeled booties? It's going to be 20-30 degrees, so it's kinda chilly. I'm looking for something hopefully less than $50. Thank you!

The Answer: // // Your outfit sounds very chic! A black or…

What color hose should I wear with a dress with a black skirt & black strappy sandals?

What color hose should I wear with a dress that has a beige top and black skirt and black strappy sandal shoes, for a March 1st wedding?

The Answer: // // Stockings / hose definitely give you a more…

What color stockings do I wear with a black cocktail dress & black shoes?

What color stockings do I wear with a black cocktail dress and black shoes?

The Answer: // // A LBD (black) cocktail dress and black shoes…
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