We posted a tip on hosiery back in July ‘09, but this is worth repeating & some updated info.
Although a seemingly insignificant part of an outfit, the hosiery you put with an outfit can dramatically affect your overall appearance. An easy rule of thumb to follow is to match your hose to our shoes, which elongates the legs. If you are wearing black, chunkier shoes with a skirt, wearing black opaques tights can draw attention away from the heaviness of our shoes. Likewise, for those with shorter legs who want to wear longer skirts without looking & “chopped up”, this same principle of monochrome shoes-tights-skirt will tie our outfit together and create a longer look.
One of my favorite hose are fishnets. Now that we are moving into spring and summer, try nude fishnets. You will still get that polished look that bare legs doesn’t always accomplish. Added bonus – “air-conditioning” on those hot summer days.