Hooray to the holidays! A two-week stretch filled with coffee dates, dinners, dancing and endless opportunities to play dress up! This year was a great one and even the weather cooperated for the most part.
Despite many hits there were a few near misses when faced with one big challenge: footwear. Casual boots are a snap but is it okay to wear tights with open toe shoes?
The answer seems to be: it depends. It depends on many factors including the time of day, the location the tone (casual, semi or formal) and of course the shoes!
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Footwear food for thought:
Without stockings your legs are completely bare. Seems obvious but it's worth saying because naked legs need to be:
- Clean shaven. That's right ladies, formal dresses and fancy parties are not the time to take a stand and make statements about women's liberation.
- Slightly tanned (either salon or spray will do) and
- Toes must be polished (do-it-yourself pedicure is perfectly fine).
Don't think you can get off easy by covering up. Selecting the right tights can make or break your look.
Keep in mind the more open the toe, the less coverage you need. Dainty and delicate strappy shoes will be weighed down and frumped up by heavy hosiery. If it's coverage you need, opt for a peep toe is better suited for the occasion. Whenever you choose to wear tights, never:
Use a reinforced toe. The seam is unsightly and often uncomfortable.
S.P. - Always select a sheer toe and invisible heels. You don't want a darker toe drawing attention away from your pretty shoes.
Wish there was a super shoe that would fit all occasions? No way! That would eliminate the need to collect more!
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