How to Wear Tights with Peep-Toe Shoes

Tights and sandals work for fall.

True fashionistas may consider wearing tights with peep-toe shoes a major fashion faux pas, but the red carpet celebrities and stylish girls-next-door have been bucking the rule for a while now. The look may be more functional and trendy than high-style and should be worn with caution. The ankle boot styles with peep-toes work well for this look. Add a pair of tights to your outfit during cooler months to wear your skirts and short dresses that would otherwise be put away until next spring.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Thick, dark opaque tights
• Peep toe and chunky high-heeled sandals

1. Wear a pair of peep-toe shoes that have a slight platform sole or the ankle-boot style when wearing a fall outfit with several layers and tights. A solid-looking shoe anchors a layered outfit.

2. Keep the seam of your tights from showing in the front of your shoes. Maneuver the seam below your toes, and pull taut. If that is not comfortable, try setting the seam above your toes.

3. Blend your tights into your shoes by wearing black with black. Alternatively, contrast a bold color with your peep-toe shoes.

4. Wear a pair of toe-less tights to show off your pedicure in your peep-toe shoes.

Tips & Warnings

• Leave bright colored shoes in the closet for next season, instead choosing darker colored sandals. The only exceptions are metallic golds, pewters or silvers, which work well because of their sheen.

• Typically thin-strapped sandals won't work with tights, so be sure to buy or use something thicker or chunkier.

• This trend works in cold seasons when there isn't snow. Because your toes aren't covered you are more susceptible to frostbite so only wear tights with open-toes when the temps are cool and not freezing.

References

• "New York": Backstage at Milly
• Zimbio: 2011 Riverkeeper Fishermen's Ball
• StyleBakery.com; Strappy Shoes in the Winter; Jennifer Davidson; December 2008