Finally got back to this thread, Julie! Here’s my two cents:
o Most types of hosiery is acceptable with peep toes. It really depends on your preference. I like self -colour textured hose and there is an explosion of that in stores right now.
o Yes! Hose is acceptable with flats. I wear flat boots 80% of the time – usually with hose if not over skinnies. But then there are flats and flats! Ballet flats, loafers, Mary Janes, sneaker skimmers, boots. So many types of flats. Smart hose with casual flats – no way. Casual tights with casual flats – not impossible, but harder. Smarter hose with smarter flats – of course. It’s like hose with pumps. Okay, so I also wear very smart hose with Docs. I break that rule but it works because I fully understand HOW to break the rule.
o You add hose to a dress and skirt ensemble when you feel cold, need to add polish, want to lengthen your leg line, add coverage, or add textural interest to the outfit. Or just want to cover your skin! Tights are more casual and I don’t wear those (too many bad school uniform memories), but they won’t add the polish if that’s your goal.
o Ribbed tights can look great in an Anthropologie and casual sort of way. Absolutely. Argyle tights are tricky. They look juvenile, but there are ways of making them look sophisticated when you’re over 30.
o Layering nude hose under lace hose is a fab idea. I do that too. Not sure about black opaque but I am open to the suggestion. Could be great.
o Michelle, normal sheer black hose with black boots is flop proof. Semi opaques are close but can look awful too. Burgundy boots look best with burgundy hose. Very yum.
o Those with thicker legs do not need to avoid patterns at all! But keep the pattern small and delicate.
Remember that guidelines can be broken and I’m all for it, but you have to understand the rules first before you can break them successfully. YLF is never about boxing you into a look unless your pants are too short :0)
Julie, that’s my little Rosie in my profile pic. Greg’s profile pic is of our little Jasmine. Both baby girls are lying on their pillows by my feet snoring away. I love the little content noises they make.
