How to Wear Pantyhose

Although it may seem easy enough to slip into your nylons every day, you might wonder how to wear pantyhose with a variety of different outfits. There was a time when pantyhose were rather basic: they came in just a few colors and weren't especially comfortable to wear. Today, nylons come in varying thicknesses, textures, designs and colors, so it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect pair.

Choosing Pantyhose

Perhaps pantyhose are part of your workplace dress code or you simply prefer the added color they give to your legs. If you didn't have time to shave your legs that morning, nylons can disguise that.

Pantyhose can pull an outfit together so long as you select the right color and style. When buying pantyhose, especially if you're not familiar with a particular brand, it's best to start out with one pair to see if you like it. If they're the perfect stockings for you, you can always go back and stock up, which is something many women do when they find their favorite brand of nylons.

Thinner styles work well in warmer climates all year round. Women who live in colder places may like a thicker stocking. Control top styles work well on holding in that tummy bulge, so if this is a problem area for you, you can wear pantyhose that address this issue and perhaps skip shapewear or girdles, which can be more confining.

Tips on How to Wear Pantyhose

With so many pantyhose options out there, how do you wear them on daily basis? Here are some tips for the different designs you'll find:

Textured

Gone are the days when pantyhose were only solid. Nowadays, you can find textures such as stripes, florals and basketweave patterns. There's also the standby of fishnet hose, which showgirls seem to love. When wearing textured pantyhose, your outfit should be simple. Having busy patterns all over your dress when wearing nylons with designs all over them will be too distracting. Textured hose call for attention and when you wear them, they should be the only part of your outfit that does so. These nylons look great with skirts and dresses, but will be lost under trousers.

Seamed

Pantyhose or stockings with one solid line going straight down the back of the legs are still sexy, even though these once-popular styles aren’t as in-vogue as they once were. Women who wear these shouldn't worry about adjusting their seams all day long; a quick glance in the mirror before you leave home to make sure that line is straight is smart. Seamed pantyhose look great with dark, close-fitting skirts and dresses and high heel pumps.

Colored

You can find nylons in non-traditional colors such as red, purple and blue if you want, but it takes some care when planning an outfit to wear these colorful pantyhose correctly. If possible, it's best to match these bright nylons with your shoes. While your outfit doesn't have to be an exact match colorwise (few women can pull off head-to-toe eggplant), it's best to have an overall harmonious color scheme.

Underwear or Not?

Some women take the term pantyhose literally and don't wear actual panties beneath them. Most nylons have a cotton crotch to make underwear unnecessary and this can help avoid panty lines. However, other women just don't feel properly dressed without panties on, so whether you choose to sport underwear under your pantyhose is a personal decision.

Avoid These Fashion Mistakes

Part of knowing how to wear pantyhose includes not making these mistakes:

• Don't wear pantyhose with open-toe sandals.
• Don't wear black or dark nylons with light-colored shoes.
• Don't wear low slung garments with pantyhose that come up to the waist.

Dress Smart

Getting dressed in the morning shouldn't be a chore or confusing. Wearing pantyhose is a part of life for many women, so knowing how to pair them with your outfit is a sure way to feel well-dressed and elegant, wherever you go.

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