How to Buy Hosiery for a Women's Professional Wardrobe

As a woman, you often invest a considerable amount of resources when you buy a business suit and shoes. However, you may overlook the fact that the hose or tights are an important part of the finished look. These items can complement a business suit, but the wrong hose can also detract from the professional look you want to achieve.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Look for sheer on the label when buying hoses. A sheer hose gives your legs a slender, glistening look. Your hose are an important accessory to create a professional, polished look when you're wearing a suit. Non-sheer hoses are acceptable if you wear a regular skirt but never wear them with a suit.

2. Make sure that the material isn't thick. A thick hose will make your legs look as if they're painted.

3. Pick a hose that have a reinforced toe. A reinforced toe helps them last longer and prevent snags when putting them on.

4. Blend the color appropriately. Your hose should match either your suit or your skin. For example, if you wear a navy blue suit, you may wear a suntan or nude hose. You may also wear a navy blue hose but make sure that they are sheer.

5. Wear tights with a suit only if they're sheer. If the tights are not sheer, wear them only with a regular skirt.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't wear white or cream hoses or tights with a dark color suit, dress or skirt. Always match them with your clothes or with your skin.