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  • Question
    How do I make my tights look good?
    Susan Kim
    Professional Stylist
    Susan Kim is the owner of Sum+Style Co., a Seattle-based personal styling company focused on innovative and approachable fashion. She has over 5 years of experience in the fashion industry, and received her AA from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
    Professional Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Keep the rest of your outfit simple. If you want to show off a pair of tights in a bright shade or a bold pattern, like red polka dots, go with a more subtle dress or skirt. That way, the emphasis will be on your tights, and your outfit won't be too overwhelming.
  • Question
    What color stockings should I wear with green dress?
    Community Answer
    Try to go with a light blue or dark blue. Black is good if you cant find blue.
  • Question
    What color stockings for an old guy with cut off jeans and sneakers?
    Community Answer
    Try and match your skin tone as close as possible if you shave your leg hair. If not, go with an opaque black. I do suggest you reconsider cut off jeans shorts, though; hosiery is a better look on guys when paired with more tailored khaki or dark-colored golf shorts.
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    What color stocking should be worn with gold shoes and a peacock green dress?
    Community Answer
    Black or nude.
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    Which color stockings should be worn with white dress?
    Community Answer
    It depends on what kind of event you're attending. If it's a wedding or anything formal like that, pair it with white stockings.
  • Question
    I have a camel colored skirt and light camel colored booties that will pair with either a blue or olive green sweater. What can I wear in the winter to keep my legs warm?
    Josh1997
    Community Answer
    If that is your outfit, then you should wear sheer black stockings. When you wear them they will have a brown tinge to them and make your legs look sleek. Avoid wearing skin colored stockings, as you already have the pale colors in your outfit. With black it is a nice contrast and variation of color, and if you take your booties off, the color will be seen in full, and they will also keep you warm and looking stylish.
  • Question
    How do I choose the right color for pink shoes?
    Josh1997
    Community Answer
    It depends how pink your shoes are, if they are a bold pink then you should have a sheer black pair of stockings, as when they are worn they will have a brown tinge to them. Avoid any that are really dark, as your pink shoes will be too bold and you want the stockings to even out the color tones. You could also wear nude stockings, as long as they match your skin tone.
  • Question
    What is the best color for stockings to wear with a dark blue dress?
    Josh1997
    Community Answer
    Sheer black stockings are best as they will work with anything. Try and get the kind that are see-through as far as your toenails, because if they are too dark they will stand out too much.
  • Question
    How do I pick the right stockings for a formal event?
    Community Answer
    Since it is formal, go with something very sharp and professional. Nude, black, and sheer white are all good choices.
  • Question
    Can stockings be worn with open-toe wedge shoes?
    Community Answer
    Yes. I suggest wearing nude stockings, or a color that matches the shoes.
  • Question
    What color stockings will match with a cream dress and white shoes?
    Poppy Lilly
    Community Answer
    I would suggest a nude color. You can decide if you want it all sheer or darker. If you want to experiment, and depending on the occasion, you can also wear grey, navy, or burgundy.
  • Question
    I have a navy blue dress with silver in it around the shoulders and silver open-toed shoes. What color tights or stockings can I wear?
    Poppy Lilly
    Community Answer
    Sheer navy or nude. Avoid black or other colors, since they will not work well with the dress colors.
  • Question
    Can I wear brown stockings if I have light skin?
    Rikki Chunn
    Community Answer
    Sure! The trick is not to try to wear them as if they matched your skin color. For example, with a sparkly silver dress, you could wear either opaque or semi-opaque (20 - 40 denier) hosiery. Stay away from ultrasheer. With a brown dress or skirt, wear something sheer (20 denier), but not ultrasheer.
  • Question
    What color stockings and shoes do I wear with a black floral dress for a casual look?
    Rikki Chunn
    Community Answer
    How about black hose (sheer for warm weather, opaque for cool weather) and black booties? Stay away from patterned hose with that patterned dress.
  • Question
    How do I choose color of stockings or tights for a formal event?
    Poppy Lilly
    Community Answer
    Almost always wear a nude or sheer black. They work with everything! You can finalize between the two depending on the color of your footwear.
  • Question
    What color and denier hosiery looks okay for a guy when wearing black shorts?
    Rikki Chunn
    Community Answer
    How about either black patterned pantyhose or bright color opaque tights that make a color triad with your top and shorts? For example, with a green top and black shorts, how about orange tights? With a blue top, try red tights.
  • Question
    Do my tights and panties need to match in color?
    Community Answer
    I make sure they do; it just prevents embarrassment during an unforeseen moment of accidental flashing.
  • Question
    What color of tights go with a pale blue dress and navy and white shoes?
    Josh1997
    Community Answer
    Nude stockings would work really well if you get them to match your skin tone. Sheer black stockings would give a stylish look.
  • Question
    What color tights would go with a light pink floral-printed dress?
    Josh1997
    Community Answer
    Nude/skin color stockings would go best with anything that is patterned, but make sure you get some that match your skin tone for a sleek look. You could also wear sheer black stockings, as they'll go with anything. Don't wear anything too opaque.
  • Question
    My dress is navy blue with a lace design on the skirt part, and my shoes are also navy blue. Can I wear a sheer grey stocking, or go with a skin-tone stocking?
    Community Answer
    Yes, those would be the perfect stockings for such a dress.
  • Question
    What color stocking should I get for a black dress (mixed with beige and white) and white heel shoes?
    TheSmartOne12
    Community Answer
    Black stockings.
  • Question
    What colour tights can I wear with a turquoise sweater dress?
    Community Answer
    Hunter green.
  • Question
    My dress for my nephew's wedding is white with a black flower and my shoes are black patent. What colour tights should I wear?
    TheSmartOne12
    Community Answer
    You should also wear black tights because it would go with the black flower and shoes.
  • Question
    How do I pick the right color stockings to wear with my dress? Should the tights be opaque or sheer?
    Nyl Ontights
    Community Answer
    Choose opaque tights that pick out or contrast other colours that are present in your outfit. If you have a mostly neutral outfit wear a pair of, for example, sapphire blue opaque tights and accessorise with a blue scarf.
  • Question
    What tights go with black skirt and black shoes?
    Valerie
    Community Answer
    Black tights are good, but for a brighter style go for nude or blue. I personally use dark blue, but any color will do, depending on the color of blouse you're wearing.
  • Question
    What colour of tights should I wear with a white dress with a navy pattern and navy shoes?
    Aimee Dart
    Community Answer
    Wear flesh tone tights. It will allow the outfit to look bright and summery. Or, you could wear black if you like.
  • Question
    What color hose should I wear with silver shoes?
    Aimee Dart
    Community Answer
    Wear black or flesh tone hose. It depends on what you intend to wear with them. Try wearing black, as it looks sophisticated against silver.
  • Question
    Which color of stockings would look nicest when paired with black velvet dresses and pewter high-heels?
    Community Answer
    Try nude or black stockings. And it helps to go with you skin color, since it's simpler.
  • Question
    What color tights should I wear with a purple dress and black shoes?
    Community Answer
    Thick white, skin-toned or sheer tights are the best choice. Avoid wearing anything deep colored like black or blue. Avoid wearing the same color as your dress or shoes.
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