Sandals with tights: trendy combination or fashion faux pas? Opinions are divided and often contradictory, but there's a way of balancing classic good taste with new trends. Together we'll discover when and why to wear sandals with tights or knee highs.
Sandals with tights: is it really a new thing?
Sandals with tights, or even with knee-highs or socks, have been sanctioned by contemporary fashion for some time, but there is still strong resistance from those who prefer the legs bare. If the idea of wearing sandals with tights or knee-highs sounds like a weird new thing, remember that it's actually what etiquette requires on particularly formal occasions, when bare legs and feet are considered unacceptable. What's more, wearing tights with open-toed sandals or shoes helps to even out the appearance of the skin. Try creating an outfit that gives this combination a chance - we think you'll be surprised. Read on for five handy tips.
Tights with sandals and open-toed shoes: five key suggestions
To look your best in tights with sandals or open-toed shoes, it's important to choose the right hosiery for the outfit and the occasion, but you should also follow some simple rules for glamorous results. Here are our five tips:
- wear tights with sandals and open-toed shoes for a flawless look for ceremonies and other formal events;
- before wearing open-toed shoes with tights or knee-highs, make sure your toes and toenails are in good shape, as they'll be visible underneath;
- no half measures: the best tights to wear with open-toed shoes or sandals are ultra-sheer (up to 20 denier) or super-opaque (over 80 denier);
- wear open-toed shoes or sandals with solid-colour tights to avoid mixing shapes and patterns;
- when choosing tights to wear with open-toed shoes or sandals, watch out for the toe area: choose tights without reinforcement at the tip to avoid unsightly visible seams.
High-heeled sandals and tights: what colour to choose?
When wearing open-toed shoes or high-heeled sandals with tights, it's important to choose the colour of the tights carefully: if you opt for sheer, nude shades are best unless your shoes are black, in which case your tights can match; when the tights are opaque, it's best to avoid neutral colours and go for contrast, for a pleasing trendy effect.
Tights with open-toed shoes: choose sustainability
Can I wear tights with sandals? We've discovered that the answer is definitely yes, so let's move on to the next question: is it possible to be both trendy and eco-friendly? Here again the answer is yes: if you decide to expand your options and wear tights with open-toed shoes, add to your sustainable wardrobe with eco-friendly hosiery made exclusively from recycled or biodegradable materials. Click here to browse the Endless catalogue.