Need Help with Shoe Question

[BrooklynGirl2]

I just bought two new fancy black gown/dresses and I have a pair of black dressy shoes. This is my question.

 

Do I go bare-legged or wear sheer black hose?

 

The shoes are closed pointy toe, in a gros-grain type material. They have a strap that goes diagonally across the instep and close with a square rinestone buckle. They have a skinny high heel.

 

Normally I don't wear hose with open toe shoes but what about shoes like the above?? What would you do?

 

Thanks.

[LandLockedInAZ]

I would wear a very sheer black hose. The grosgrain material sounds very elegant!

[Jane110]

I think you could go either way, whichever you feel is more comfortable.

 

Personally, I'd wear very sheer black hose and I think it's more polished and formal looking.

 

If you do go barelegged, maybe one of those body shimmer moisturizers would give your legs a nice glow?

 

Jane

[LolaWiz]

if you feel more comfortable with hose, wear them, but i would not. I cannot remember the last time i wore any.

 

There is no right or wrong way!

[kenandlaura06]

I think you are fine either way. My rule is closed toe = pantyhose, open toe = bare leg.

[caviargal]

I think you are fine either way. My rule is closed toe = pantyhose, open toe = bare leg.

 

With closed toe mules, I do not wear pantyhose.

 

I think it depends on the dresses and how much leg will show. I would be inclined to wear very sheer black hose. IMHO, it is a more elegant look.

[banditcat]

Bottom line, do what you are most comfortable wearing. When one goes to formal functions even in the winter one finds that everyone is doing something different. Probably depends on the dress and how you feel that evening.

[Nliedel]

I don't wear hose if I can possibly help it! I am not comfortable in them. Do what makes you happy and you will fit in.

[lee-gold]

I will also bring a black skirt and strappy black sandals. But I'm blonde and don't tan, so will wear 'natural nude' hose. It'll at least look barelegged!

I really don't like black hose in a warm climate - it looks so over-dressed.

[luv2cruz_74]

I think you are fine either way. My rule is closed toe = pantyhose, open toe = bare leg.

 

I completely agree. I don't ever wear hose with an open toe shoe. Can't stand hose anyway, but cannot fathom wearing them on a cruise!!! I do put a shimmery lotion on my legs - looks good to me :)

[BrooklynGirl2]

Thank you all so much for your advice and suggestions. I will experiment with the sheer hose or bare legs with the dresses on and see how it looks. Maybe I'll try some of that Jurgens Natural Glow? Either way, I'm sure I'll have a blast on the cruise.

[Jane110]

Either way, I'm sure I'll have a blast on the cruise.

 

 

That's for sure! :D

 

Enjoy!

 

Jane

[tomsmom]

I was just going to ask the same question. Have a black dressy dress and now it looks like I have my answer. Will be wearing sheer black hose with closed toed shoes.