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Fashion Advice Needed...

Good morning mamas! I am in need of some fashion advice. I don't know why I am having such a hard time with this! LOL.

I will be attending a black tie event this weekend. I have a halter-top black cocktail dress picked out. Typically with this dress I wear an open-toe strappy black high-heel. Now my question is, do I wear pantyhose? I'm worried about keeping my legs warm, but at the same time I worry that it will look weird with such a strappy shoe. Or should I just go get a different pair of shoes, perhaps something a little more winter appropriate, like a closed toe? Suggestions? Help me!!! :)

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I would get some new shoes if I were you. Not crazy about the strappy sandal look in winter and it will definitely look bad with hose. They do make them with out toes but I was unable to find them recently.

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I know I'm in the minority here but you can pull it off. I would go with hose that have some interest though-sparkles, stripes, lace or even something in a color-violet maybe? Have fun!

Update: You can also buy pantyhose that have an open toe. I think spanx may be a brand that makes them but I know others do too.

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I agree with Mallory.

Strappy sandals and hose don't mix. And I am not a big fan of the strappy sandals in winter either.

If you can swing it, I'd go look for some great pumps. Lots out there right now. That way, if you feel compelled to wear hose, it won't be so bad.

As for the hose, I'm not assuming you'd do this, but just in case... do not wear hose any darker than your actual skin tone. NOTHING looks worse than suntan hose, with a milky white winter body... :)

Have fun at your event!

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I would get some new shoes if I were you. Not crazy about the strappy sandal look in winter and it will definitely look bad with hose. They do make them with out toes but I was unable to find them recently.

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Hose are not going to keep your legs warm, so either skip them and wear the strappy shoe or (my preference) wear a cute pair of pumps.

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strappy open-toes are awesome, but not really suitable for winter. i'd go with a different shoe and some sparkly black winter-weight tights.
khairete
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I would do some cute pumps and not strappy heels. I don't like the look of them in winter. As far as hose... DON'T DO NUDE! Yuck! Maybe a taupe or black? I'm thinking taupe. Have fun, I love dressy events.... they don't come along nearly as much as they used to :(

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I know I'm in the minority here but you can pull it off. I would go with hose that have some interest though-sparkles, stripes, lace or even something in a color-violet maybe? Have fun!

Update: You can also buy pantyhose that have an open toe. I think spanx may be a brand that makes them but I know others do too.

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My vote would be to go and get some peep toe pumps and no hose.

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Either no pantyhose and your strappy shoe, or pantyhose and go get some new cute shoes to wear with your outfit. If it were me, I am always looking for a reason to buy a new cute pair of shoes! LOL Go get some sexy high heels to wear ~

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