https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:59:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570765 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 23:32:44 +0000 Aida 1570765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer black hose works nicely. You could also try patterned/textured&nbsp; nude hosiery, or lacey patterned black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570695 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:44:07 +0000 unfrumped 1570695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Ginger!</p> <p>Beth, I wonder what are the key elements, or do's &amp; don'ts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570669 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:33:53 +0000 Beth 1570669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, we're in Amsterdam right now, and I'm seeing a fair amount of off-black and sheer black hose. In the right mix, it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570664 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:28:07 +0000 Ginger 1570664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tights are Apt. 9 (from Kohl's); see the Find. They're called opaque. The medium size (2?) stretches fine on me, even for my long rise; I'm almost 5'9".&nbsp; But even if I were shorter, I don't think these would be totally opaque. I'll take a picture this evening.</p> <p>My theory is that opacity can depend a LOT on the relative size/shape of the legs. On slender legs, regular tights don't have to stretch a whole lot; so they cover more. But finding true, totally opaque tights for non-slender legs can be a real challenge.</p> <p>I feel that these particular ones are on the sheer end of the opaque spectrum, though my height might be affecting that. My lower legs aren't skinny, but they really aren't big either. Calves about 13", I think. And these aren't remotely opaque, nor nowhere near sheer like black hose. They're also a heck of a lot more comfortable to wear, and much longer-lasting.</p> <p>Sock Dreams may also have some options. Their customer service is <b>extremely</b> good, so if this is something you want to pursue, try an email to them describing what you're looking for. <br /><a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/tights/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/tights/</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570660 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:13:49 +0000 unfrumped 1570660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, that is my default approach for sure. Tights season will be here soon. Tights really aren't too hot for me in air- conditioning now at all! But it's not quite time yet.<br /> If I were quicker at adopting, this is where higher " ankle pants" and booties might fit in. I am using my culottes this way. However, these looks are on the edge of my " environmental norm"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570654 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:59:44 +0000 Susie 1570654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's&nbsp;85 here today so I am wearing a dress with bare legs but that's not helpful is it? :)</p> <p>I struggle with this and I think I just avoid dresses and skirts for work during the in between temps. If I want to go a bit dressy I will wear the microfishnet stockings but other than that, I stick with bare legs and then wait until tights aren't too heavy. I personally wouldn't be comfortable wearing sheer hose with flat or heavy footwear. I am intrigued by Ginger's response- I'm not sure I can picture tights that aren't opaque but it sounds like a good solution.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570652 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:59:19 +0000 unfrumped 1570652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger, interesting--maybe THAT is the look I'm really going for. Because I'm nog trying to do form- dressy at all- mord of the mild fall/pencil skirt- light sweater look.<br /> What brands and " labeling" gives this look? Just lower denier microfiber?<br /> I get confused because some people say "sheer tights" for what I call pantyhose, and there are various other </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570628 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:16:31 +0000 Ginger 1570628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. FWIW, I'm wearing <b>non</b> opaque black tights with low heel booties right now. I really liked the look; it doesn't have the formality of hose, nor the heaviness/warmth of truly opaque tights. To be honest, I'm rather pleased with myself!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570625 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 17:12:03 +0000 rachylou 1570625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer black and heels seems a little formal and wintery to me right now... but with flat oxfords, I think that could be just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570584 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:49:51 +0000 Anonymous 1570584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question. I always go through this period of doubt every fall trying to figure out what to wear on my legs with a dress when opaque hose still look too heavy . I've never been a fan of off black or grey sheer hose, and sheer doesn't seem quite right with booties or heavier footwear. &nbsp;I have no answer to this either ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570577 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:44:56 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1570577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the work at home environment. But I like off black and sheer and have been wearing that with dresses. So much of the cropped pants looks are about showing that little flash of skin at the ankle ... and I think that even as we move into hosiery season, the more sheer look lets you keep that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-we-feel-about-off--black-hose-for-work#post-1570560 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:22:05 +0000 unfrumped 1570560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer , that is.<br /> In this transition seaso I'm not wearing opaque tights yet, but am shifting to darker colors and the nude sheer hose leg looks more summery and slso high- contrast.<br /> I like off- blsck sheer hose for a tonal look, but wonder if it's too formal or even f_____? Because would not be wearing heels, but some kind of black flat, slipper flat. Oxfords are tougher as can look " old lady" with something dark but sheer, while I find opaque or even textured tights can work.<br /> I think it might be more common in some corporate environs, but mine is in- between.<br /> Thoughts? I haven't Google'd for any current examples. </p>