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When wearing a pretty party dress, should pantyhose be worn?

A question about pantyhose: When wearing a pretty party dress, should pantyhose be worn? I see many women at parties without pantyhose nowadays and am just not sure if I should be wearing them anymore. Thanks for your much needed advice!

The Answer: It seems today modern young women do not wear stockings.…

What hosiery should I wear to my daughters wedding with a dress and black patent pumps?

What hosiery should I wear to my daughters wedding with a street length dress and black patent pumps in the afternoon?

The Answer: Not knowing what color your dress is, nude color stockings…

What color or pattern of hose can I wear with a black outfit to a cocktail party?

I have a matching black skirt and short jacket that is a lace design with black fabric underneath. I am going to a cocktail party and don't know what type of hose to wear. Should I tone it down and just wear a sheer black hose or could I wear something fashionable like a mild design? Don't know if that would be too much going on or not.

The Answer: // // Your outfit sounds perfect for a cocktail party.…

What should I wear to a 50th anniversary law firm event?

I am attending a 50th anniversary for a law firm. I am wearing a tea-length v-neck, elbow length sleeve, very fashionable black dress with 3" heeled black shoes. What color hose should I wear? What is the current fashion? Black or nude? Sheer? Should I wear pearls or diamond-looking accessories? Thank you for your assistance

The Answer: Your outfit sounds appropriate for a 50th anniversary law firm…

Should I wear black or nude hose if I am wearing black shoes?

I just bought a cute, red classic sleeveless dress at White House Black Market. It hits at the knee and has a black belt. Would this be appropriate to wear for a priest's dinner at the country club? Should I wear black or nude hose if I am wearing black shoes?

The Answer: Your dress sounds like it is appropriate to wear for…

Is it okay to wear a short red dress, slightly above the knee to a December wedding?

Hi, I am invited to a wedding in December. Is it okay to wear a short red dress, slightly above the knee? What color tights would I wear with it?

The Answer: Yes you can wear a short red dress, slightly above…

Should I wear black pantyhose or a thicker stocking with a black dress?

I have a beautiful black "A" line dress that is very classic. I usually where it during the summer with nicely tanned legs. I am wearing it to an important function and the weather will be cooler then. What should I wear on my legs? I will be wearing pearl accessories as it gives that timeless "Jackie O' look. Should I wear black pantyhose or more of a thicker stocking?

The Answer: A Little black dress (LBD) with pearls is perfect for…

Can I wear sheer black stockings with black pumps and a royal blue dress?

I am wearing a Satin royal blue (with a few black stripes) tube dress and black closed heels to a wedding. My legs are really pale and I was wondering if wearing sheer black stockings would look ok?

The Answer: From the description of your outfit you should be able…

What color hosiery and shoes can I wear with a navy sheath dress?

I'm African American, age 60, color of my skin is 'reg coffee'. I"m wearing a navy sheath with silver jewelry. What color hose should I wear and should I wear a navy eye shadow? What color heels other than navy?

The Answer: If you do not want to wear navy shoes, black…

What color hose should I wear with silver shoes?

I am going to a wedding in December @ a big city hotel. Black tie preferred is stated on the invitation. Have bought a black dress and silver shoes. What color hose should I wear??

The Answer: Wear nude hosiery (with closed toe style silver shoes). If…

What color stockings should I wear with a cream color dress with black polka dots?

What color stockings should I wear with a cream dress with black polka dots? I'm also wearing black heels.

The Answer: Nude color stockings would look very nice with a cream…

What color stockings and shoes should I wear with a royal blue dress?

I am wearing a royal blue cocktail dress. What color stockings and shoes should I wear? Thanks a lot.

The Answer: Nude stockings will look good with a royal blue cocktail…

What color hose should I wear with a short silver cocktail dress & black shoes?

What color hose should I wear with a short silver cocktail dress & black shoes? I will be attending an evening wedding.

The Answer: Since you are describing your dress as "a short silver…

Should I wear sheer nude, black or nearly black stockings with a little black dress?

I am wearing a fitted little black dress and classic high heel black suede boots. Should I wear sheer nude, black or nearly black stockings?

The Answer: Opaque black or black sheers would give you a nice…

Is it a fashion disaster to wear tights with peep toe heels?

I have purchased a black office style dress with thin belt but the only shoes I have that match are my black heels with a small peep toe. I am going to a funeral so I need to wear thick black tights. Is it a
fashion disaster to wear tights with peep toe heels?

The Answer: Your black office style dress with a thin belt sounds…
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