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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to choose and wear nude tights
• Method 2 of 3: How to choose and wear colored tights
• Method 3 of 3: General Guidelines
• Tips

Choosing tights and stockings is not as easy as it sounds, as there are so many different colors on sale. Knowing which colors suit your skin tone will help you make the right choice. Tights are not only black and nude - there are many colored tights, and you need to be able to combine them with your clothes.

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Method 1 of 3: How to choose and wear nude tights

1. 1 Choose your pantyhose and stockings responsibly. Flesh color suits many, but it is important to consider your skin tone as well. Even if the packaging says "flesh" or "natural", this does not mean that the tights will suit you personally. For example, if you have pale skin, tights with a bronze or other dark shade may not look good on you. This color will look unnatural on you.It is better to choose the lightest shade possible.
2. 2 Choose tights or stockings according to the color of the hem of your dress or skirt. If you are wearing a black dress, wear black tights. But there is an exception to this rule: if your outfit darker shoes, it is better to wear flesh-colored tights.
   • The flesh color should match your skin tone.
3. 3 Try matching tights to match your shoes. For example, if you are planning to wear black shoes, black tights will work for you. You can wear tights or stockings lighter than the color of your shoes, but measure is needed in everything. Do not pair white sheer tights with black shoes.
   • If your shoes darker clothes, match the color of the tights to the color of your skin.
   • If your shoes have open toes, go for sheer nude tights. However, the best thing in this case would be to refuse tights or stockings.
   • Don't wear black tights with colored shoes. This will add too much contrast and make you look unnatural. It also makes your legs appear shorter and fuller.
4. 4 If your shoes and outfit are bright, choose sheer tights to match your skin color. Remember, not all skin tones will work for you. Some will be too dark and some will be too light for your skin. If you have very light skin, try ivory tights. If you have dark skin, brownish shades will work for you. Black tights may be too dark for you.
   • The material should match the skin tone. Choosing a color that is too dark will make your legs look unnatural and not tanned.
5. 5 Don't wear white tights, especially with black shoes. White tights, especially thick ones, are associated with children and the Victorian era. White tights combined with black shoes are only acceptable if your outfit is stylized.
   • Children can wear white tights.
   • If you have very fair skin, regular nude tights and stockings may be too light for you. Try ivory tights or sheer white tights.

Method 2 of 3: How to choose and wear colored tights

1. 1 If you want your legs to appear visually longer and slimmer, choose tights in dark, saturated colors. Bottle, navy, eggplant and burgundy will suit you. Avoid bright colors: crimson, red, blue, green. Thick tights will help make your legs look slimmer. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Susan kim

   
   
   Professional stylist Susan Kim is the owner of Sum + Style Co., a Seattle-based personal style company with a focus on innovative and affordable fashion. She has over five years of experience in the fashion industry and studied at the Institute of Fashion, Design and Merchandising.

   Susan kim
   Professional stylist

   Keep the rest of your outfit simple. Professional stylist Susan Kim says: “If you want to wear tights in a bright shade or with a catchy print, such as red polka dots, choose a more discreet dress or skirt. So you will focus on tights, and your image will not be too overwhelmed. "

2. 2 If you want your look to be bright, wear colored tights, but consider what kind of shoes you will be wearing. Bright colors are not just pink and neon green. Tights can be red, blue, light green.
   • It is better to choose tight tights - they look better with dark shoes. Thick tights will visually stretch your legs and smooth the transition to shoes.
3. 3 Try combining warm or cool colors with each other. For example, if you are wearing a dark blue dress, match it with swamp or plum tights.
4. 4 Choose plain tights to match the pattern of your clothing. If you are wearing patterned clothes, you can choose tights that match the color of the pattern. For example, if you want to wear a light skirt with burgundy, green and brown patterns, plum, dark green or brown tights will suit you. These colors will work well with the outfit and will complete it.At the same time, such tights will be quite dark and will not distract attention from the outfit.
5. 5 Choose tights to match the color of the hem. It is important to consider the color of the skirt, but it is not necessary to strive to ensure that the color of the skirt and tights are the same. If you are wearing a navy dress and navy blue tights, everything will merge, and things will look impersonal. Try pairing a navy dress with gray or brown tights.
6. 6 Do not wear tights that match the color of your shoes. If you plan to wear flesh-colored tights, the color may match the color of your shoes, but you should not do this with colored tights. Due to the exact color match, things will blend. Better to wear light green tights or dark green shoes.
   • However, too sharp contrast should also not be. Blue tights combined with black shoes will visually make your legs look shorter, and dark blue tights with black shoes will make your legs look longer.

Method 3 of 3: General Guidelines

1. 1 Choose a tights color based on the basic colors of your wardrobe. Go through all the items and decide which colors you have the most. Buy tights in colors that match most of your skirts and dresses. This will make it easier for you to collect images. For example, if you have the most gray or brown dresses and skirts, buy tights in those colors.
2. 2 Evaluate the appropriateness of the color. Not all colors are universal. For example, bright red tights are unlikely to look harmonious in the office, but they are suitable for a concert or party. On a picnic in the park, black may seem overly dramatic, but black tights would be appropriate for an opera house.
   • Flesh-colored tights and stockings can be worn for a wide variety of events. Remember to keep your skin tone in mind.
3. 3 Choose colors for the season. Of course, there are no clear rules here, but dark colors look better in the cold season, and light ones - in the warm season. You shouldn't wear black tights in summer - it will be too hot in them, as they absorb a lot of heat. In the summer, it is better to give up tights and stockings altogether.
   • If you want or have to wear tights or stockings during the warmer months, choose light shades that suit your skin color.
4. 4 Be careful with the pattern. Many colored tights have a pattern. The drawing allows you to make the image more interesting, but also more colorful too. Find a pattern that matches your outfit. You can also wear patterned tights to match a solid color outfit. For example, black lace tights will look good with a light flared dress and a thin black strap.

Tips

• Do not wear stockings with short skirts or dresses - in this case, only tights should be worn, as the elastic of the stocking will be visible when you sit down.
• Wear thick colored stockings and tights, but if your outfit is all black, you can also wear translucent tights.
• If your favorite pantyhose brand doesn't have the colors you want, ask a consultant for advice on another store that has them.
• Consider the texture of your tights and stockings. Thick tights, including those with wool, will make your legs look thicker, especially if the color doesn't suit you. The same applies to texture.
• Slide your hand into the sample for trying on in the store. If you have tanned legs, look at the outside of your arm. If you have pale skin, look at the inside of your hand, where the skin is lighter.
• Unfortunately, not all stores have tights in shades that match all skin tones. If you could not find the color you need in the store, go to the brand's website - there may be more choices.