Pantyhose for for various celebrations

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How to wear pantyhose with a dress

Classic sheer, nude pantyhose are worn with dresses to keep from baring legs, and all their imperfections, in formal and professional environments. They’re not exactly a style statement, but more of a practicality. In truth, pantyhose were very uncool for a time until Kate, Duchess of Cambridge famously brought them back into the spotlight.

Your foray into pantyhose will go off without a hitch if you remember two things. One, avoid pairing them with open-toe shoes. The seam at the toe just doesn’t look great when it’s exposed to the world.

Secondly, choose a color that looks natural on you. That is, don’t rely on pantyhose to give you a tan. Natural and pale is always better than unnatural and tan.

How to wear pantyhose with pants

Wait, what? Women wear pantyhose with pants? Yes, some do and it’s for warmth purposes only. Pantyhose are thinner than tights and generally won’t impact the fit of your pants like tights might.

This strategy works best when you are wearing boots, so as not to show the world you’re wearing that extra layer.

How to wear tights

Tights are the cold-weather staple. Every fashionista has a sheer or opaque pair in their drawer, but the options extend far beyond basic black. Yes, the classics look super chic covering up any sliver of skin between your hem and shoes — under dresses, skirts and pants.

But don’t undersell those tights. They can also be used as a pop of color or focal point of an outfit. And velvet, metallic lame, ribbing, Swiss dots and fish nets give your standard cool-weather textiles a punch in texture.