https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:17:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230761 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:59:02 +0000 cat2 2230761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne and Katerina: I didn’t realize our weird hosiery trends weren’t universal. We have had to live through proclamations that only opaque black tights are ok, that only bare legs are ok, and that only weird looking micro-patterned tights the color of Band-Aids are ok. It’s all so silly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230755 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:45:36 +0000 Bijou 2230755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wearing hosiery and have my favourite brand (alas I think Levante is actually an Australian brand despite the Italian name) that I wear ALL the time. When it comes to dresses and skirts is only in hot weather (like 30C and above) that I don't wear hosiery. I like sheer nude hosiery with plenty of stretch and a slight sheen that are one shade darker than my luminous legs. For me they are wardrobe essentials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230752 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:35:01 +0000 Janet 2230752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The range of responses are interesting! </p> <p>I haven’t worn actual pantyhose in probably a decade for daytime wear — although I think I wore a sheer nude pair under my ball gown to our mayor’s inauguration and that was in 2019? And I think I wore sheer black pair with the Fuzzi mesh dress for the holidays three years ago. I may consider hose again if I still have any with intact elastic, since I’m liking the vibe of tall boots with midi length skirts/dresses this F/W, provided I have occasion to wear them, even dressing it down for a meeting day or something. </p> <p>I do not like super shiny hose, and I also hate light-toned matte hose — I particularly have a poison eye for white tights. Ideally I would find a pair of nude sheer hose that are a shade darker than my legs just to help mask imperfections. But I’ve always preferred sheer black over all other options, if the outfit suits it. I have some old patterned black hose that I quite like too, but have not had much opportunity to wear as they are hard to style in a casual way. </p> <p>In general, I prefer going without hosiery or choosing an outfit with pants! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230749 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 13:24:46 +0000 Anonymous 2230749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try for sheer matte nudes or nude fish nets. &nbsp;It does. It sound like they would be too warm for the evening. &nbsp;It is time to check my stockings and socks for the winter. &nbsp;They are probably not in good shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230640 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:52:11 +0000 Jaime 2230640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer black. I hate to be cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230639 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:50:58 +0000 Anonymous 2230639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because they stop short of really contributing anything interesting, there's something "faux" about nude hose, so even though it might feel a little early in the season I would wear sheer black or off black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230634 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:21:29 +0000 Echo 2230634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, would opt for sheer black with that outfit, but I also don't mind nude-for-me hose. While I don't like slick/shiny hose, I do prefer ones that aren't completely flat/matte, either. Usually, just a slightly increased stretch factor accomplishes that (and keeps them from getting baggy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230603 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 21:56:06 +0000 Style Fan 2230603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear sheer black with the outfit you are showing.&nbsp; I don't mind nude pantyhose.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230560 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 20:15:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2230560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love hosiery! I usually opt for the sheerest nude I can find, because my legs are pretty pale. Wolford is pretty good for matching skin tones, but they can be pricey.</p> <p>I also like nude-color small-scale fishnets. If it’s too cold for fishnets, I’ll sometimes layer nude hose underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230558 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 20:09:15 +0000 Mirjana 2230558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Katerina, so you can see when you try what looks better, nude or sheer black . Sometimes, sheer black looks too dark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230548 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 19:36:25 +0000 Katerina 2230548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Matt nude or sheer black would be my picks, depending on the look you want…<br /> I am with Synne here, I also prefer to wear nude pantyhose and do not like bare legs on me. For the “naked” look - there are the very thinnest sorts - like 5 - 10 denier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230523 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:29:54 +0000 Synne 2230523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The corpse gray hose for me, please! I find it fascinating that nude pantyhose are so frowned upon in the US. I think we had a discussion about this in an older post, and I got it explained (something about school uniforms? Church ladies? Marching Bands?). I prefer to wear nude-to-me hose, and feel very exposed and naked (and cold!) without. Black pantyhose to me is very 80's retro. Now, that can be a cool look ofcourse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230520 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 17:42:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2230520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of regular stockings, not fishnets, for the same reason Angie mentioned. I would wear nude, or I have some that are black with a little shimmer that I like for adding a bit of glam to the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230501 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:58:48 +0000 Neelie 2230501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about going bare legged and bring a large shawl/scarf that you can drape over your lap if your legs are cold? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230490 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 15:17:02 +0000 Janet 2230490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m envious of weather that requires scarves! We are still getting into the 70s everyday for at least another week, according to the forecast. Ugh, I want to wear my jackets! LOL But we each need to dress for our climate and personal thermostat, so I’d be prepared with a couple of options based on warmth, and see what the temps are like the day of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230441 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:25:44 +0000 Angie 2230441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The problem with micro fishnets is that they are not warm! We ate at a restaurant outside last night with puffers, beanies and scarves! It’s cold in Seattle already, and especially by the water. So I vote whatever keeps you warm </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230437 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:07:05 +0000 Tanya 2230437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for black micro fishnets or similar, but if you are not comfortable with them, sheer black hose should work beautifully as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230435 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:03:11 +0000 Roxanna 2230435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often do matte nude when I need a little extra warmth - I find it helps immensely. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230427 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:24:43 +0000 RoseandJoan 2230427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for micro fishnets, a few years ago I started buying from dance suppliers and I never had any issues with the tights wriggling or bagging.</p> <p>If you have a dance shop locally it may be worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230426 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:12:03 +0000 Jessikams 2230426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love micro fishnets. They feel less “stuffy” to me than traditional hose. And it’s harder to make a run in them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230420 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 09:20:17 +0000 Anonymous 2230420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Donna's suggestions, but otherwise a sheer black or nude to you. The only nude textured tights (fishnets or lace) I've ever seen have been of the very pale very cool toned beige variety :/ </p> <p>If it's cold what about dressy boots instead? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230385 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 01:01:03 +0000 DonnaF 2230385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So-called nude micro fishnets look corpse gray on my legs and I don’t remember the last time when I wore actual hose. I just remember that I have to check the waistband since that’s where they disintegrate.</p> <p>When it’s too warm for tights, I wear patterned fishnets in various weights. </p> <p>If I’m really concerned about staying warm, I add a slip and/or bike or slip shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230378 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:37:17 +0000 Janet 2230378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of sheer black with the outfit you show here.</p> <p>It’s literally been years since I wore pantyhose! I think I last wore tights two years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230373 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:59:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2230373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unless you will move onto another venue where it would be too warm (like an indoor concert), I’d go for bare legged and a date night appropriate cami, slip, or bodysuit for warmth (or a bodystocking, but I don’t think you like those). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230371 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:43:35 +0000 kkards 2230371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I’d go bare legged, but I’ve always had trouble finding a good pair that fit, and that I didn’t put my hand thru the 1st time out…but that’s me…<br />With this outfit, i think I’d go for a sheer skin tone with a very light sheen or a very sheer pair of black&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230370 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:37:57 +0000 JAileen 2230370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, sheer black as Nuancedream suggested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230369 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:26:36 +0000 cat2 2230369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would do ultra sheers if you have a supplier that you know is a good skin tone match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230368 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:24:12 +0000 Anonymous 2230368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about nude tights?</p> <p><a href="https://www.purewow.com/fashion/best-nude-tights-for-women" rel="nofollow">https://www.purewow.com/fashio.....-for-women</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230367 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:12:24 +0000 nuancedream 2230367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I have a special event and need to wear hose, I go with black sheer hose or micro fishnets. It's getting too chilly for me to go bare legged now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-question-about-panty-hose#post-2230362 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 22:46:49 +0000 Carla 2230362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH and I have a date night coming up. The restaurant is fancy, and we will be dressing up. &nbsp;The restaurant has inside and outside seating, with the sliding doors between the spaces wide open. &nbsp;Night time could be cool. &nbsp;I’m planing on wearing a dress, but wonder about hose?&nbsp;</p> <div><div><br /></div><div>Back in 2019 I wore micro fishnets for a theatre event in October, but my dress wearing days since have all been warm weather - so bare legs. &nbsp;ATM I don’t own any hose, but can pick some up before the date. &nbsp;I want nude - not coloured. &nbsp;Regular hose? &nbsp;Shiny hose? &nbsp;Micro fishnets? Or grit my teeth and go bare legged? &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>FWIW, I’m one who never minded wearing nylons/hose.</div></p>