What Kind of Hosiery to Wear with a Formal Dress

Come that time of year, the problem is always what to wear at the, prom, homecoming, formal, evening, cocktail, party. Furthermore how to blend that evening dress with the right kind of hosiery and attire.

I just bought a gorgeous cream cocktail evening dress for my friends daughter's prom. It has hints of gold glitter through the dress and some gold trim around the bust area as an accent. I wore cream shoes with a hint of gold (sandal with heel) and purchased a gold evening bag. Not much gold in the dress just hints via the outer lining. I am not a fan of flesh-toned hosiery since so many women opt for the wrong color to match their skin color. I wore a richly sheer hose with a hint of gold shimmer for the event and it worked out great and I got many compliments. I could have also worn a very pale crystal, cream or sheer nude but I will save that for another event.

Anyways, Short cocktail dresses and open-toed shoes look best with very sheer skin-colored nylons and sheer-toes, too. Although, you can also choose dark sheer nylons that match your dress and shoes. Tights are a little too thick for the wearing apparel.

As for weddings, I recollect my mom asking me if I was expecting her to wear hosiery with her very formal gown at my wedding. I told her "yes" right away. She stated that she didn't think it would look right seeing that she is planning to wear strappy sandals of some sort. This was an extremely formal evening wedding…. The gown she and the rest of the bridal party are wearing is floor length. Howsoever, I believe it's more appropriate to wear hosiery.

I think that it is best when being part of any wedding, to have a talk or meeting with the bridal party, the women of course, that they definitely call for wearing hosiery and preferably no sandals if it is formal and not a beach wedding. I don't really feel all dressed up without hosiery myself. It also depends upon the dress you wear, but i think wearing stocking on a wedding is okay even its a long dress.

I'm shocked at the number of younger women who choose not to wear hosiery to formal occasions such as weddings and receptions. I went to a funeral last summer, and I know it was hot, but we were in a air conditioned church most of the time. When we got to the cemetery I looked around and the amount of women who weren't wearing hose was about five times the number who were. Could you imagine one of your grooms men in their tux and no socks on? I don't care how long the dress is. Hose and nice heels/pumps should be a must. Open toe or peep toe shoes would be ok, but only wear sandal foot hose and put the seam under the foot.