Quick fashion question--pantyhose color

[VAcooker]

I know we have discussed pantyhose here in the past but I have a specific question as to pantyhose color. It has been a very long time since I have worn hose (not being a fan of pantyhose, I usually go bare-legged or at the most wear tights with my boots).

Anyhow, I will be wearing a full-length, solid black, "formal-ish" kind of dress to a holiday party and it has a very long slit up the side of one leg (thus my leg will show). I think I will need to wear hose since I am not thrilled with how my not-tanned legs look against the black dress.

So, my question is--do I wear nude hose or sheer black hose? My shoes are dressy, black, closed-toe sandals. Are sheer black hose still in style? Any thoughts?

TIA!!!

[ChristineVA]

Well, according to Oprah's stylist who was on a few weeks ago, you should be wearing very sheer black hose with that.

He did a whole show on dressing for work and also had some evening wear on. Everyone had black hose on. He even showed a model with nude hose and pointed out how bad it looked (and it did on that show).

[VAcooker]

Thanks for the advice--I am relieved to know I won't look out of place with black hose on...

[ChristineVA]

As I'm sure you will, just make sure they are a very good quality, sheer hose.

[SusanMac]

I would also go black.

And you must post a picture of your sexy leg-slit dress! (spoken from someone who has absolutely no occasion to wear such a fabulous dress!)

[ChristyMarie]

I would do nude with a little shimmer but honestly I think you could do either and it would look great. Just ditto on the high quality hose or it will look tacky.

[VAcooker]

Thanks for the reminders about the high quality hose...I realized after reading the replies and checking my hose that I did in fact need to buy some new sheer hose...I bought two pairs or really sheer, barely black hose and will see which one looks better with the dress.

SusanMac: I am nervous about wearing the dress to begin with, b/c it is not normally of the type I wear. I am hoping the long slit won't have me overly self-conscious all evening...to top it all off, I really can not wear a bra with this dress:o, due to how it is made to fit (let's just say it is a bit body-hugging:o :o )...the dress has been sitting in my closet with the tags on it forever. Is it a high-priced dress that I bought from Nordstom Rack a year or two ago when it was on serious, steep discount--I think I got it for $25.00 or $35.00-it was the last dress of its type on the rack, which happened to be my size, and it contained a very minor flaw that is not noticeable--hence the inexpensive price), but I have been too shy to wear it (up to now)...UGH!!! I am nervous...but at least DH will be with me...

[SusanMac]

$35 for an evening dress! What a steal. Gotta love Nordstrom Rack!

DH's support & a nice glass of wine will have you feeling confident in no time :-)

[Robyn1007]

$35 for an evening dress! What a steal. Gotta love Nordstrom Rack!

DH's support & a nice glass of wine will have you feeling confident in no time :-)

Nevermind the heads that you'll be turning (in a good way) when they get a look at that dress. You go girl!

[VAcooker]

Nevermind the heads that you'll be turning (in a good way) when they get a look at that dress. You go girl!

Thanks Robyn (and everyone) for the support/advice!! I just hope I do not slip in my heels...the weather is forcasted to include light snow/rain/ice pellets or some combo thereof...so assuming the event is not cancelled, it's going to be a fun drive to get there (Robyn: I remember that you said that you used to live in Northern Virginia--so you probably remember how it is here when it snows or otherwise exhibits snow-like weather...:eek:)

In any event, I will remember a former co-worker's sage advice--she said whenever you are feeling less than confident or self-conscious--purposefully walk with your chin tilted up and "own the room". Well, I do not know about the owning the room part, but I have tried the 'chin up' thing and it does work...:)

[Robyn1007]

Make your husband drop you off and pick you up at the door and then wait just inside for him to make your entrance.