The democratic fashion of recent times has made it possible to combine previously incompatible things - for example, putting sandals on other than bare feet. Does this mean a complete absence of former restrictions, read on.
Interesting! Residents of the Arctic began wearing sandals with tights back in Soviet times and do so to this day. The reason for the specific northern dress code is simple: you want to wear light summer shoes in your native places, but climatic conditions do not always allow it.
Sandals + tights - is it possible?
Quite – if you get rid of the stereotype that is firmly ingrained in your head about the absolute tastelessness of such a combination and comply with certain conditions.
For example, dark shades of tights in combination with black shoe models visually lengthen the legs without disturbing the color harmony with other colors of clothing, especially if the top does not clash too much in color with the bottom.
Important! Black transparent tights dictate increased demands on the shape of your legs! By sharply outlining the contours, this option will emphasize all the shortcomings: legs that are too thin will look skinny, appetizingly plump ones may seem fat, and slightly crooked ones will look hopelessly crooked.
Terrible combination errors
Let's look at the most “terrible” ones.
When shoes are too summery
There are models designed exclusively for summer weather, when putting something on your feet seems unnecessary. Among them:
rope espadrilles with cork wedges;- shoes made of denim straps;
- "village" clogs;
- nude sandals.
A duo with tights is not suitable for these options.
Advice! Fans of trendy, bold combinations can take a chance by wearing clogs with woolen tights. Designers find it stylish.
If the tights are shiny
Even a seemingly neutral flesh color will seem simply vulgar in combination with open shoes.
With “low” sandals
The absence of a heel and a flat sole is a serious reason to refuse a fashionable combination: it is simply unaesthetic. Toes sticking out from the open toe create the feeling of holes in the shoes. Only suitable for the image of a starving woman!
If seams are visible
Sometimes hosiery (especially cheap ones) are equipped with a seam in the toe area. Showing it off to strangers is the same bad manners as flashing the lining of your clothes for show. There are two options to avoid violations and have a successful tights + sandals ensemble:
- unreliable - hide the seam under your fingers (can pop out at any time, despite vigilance);
- The only correct one is to choose only seamless products.
With old shoes
Worn shoes, in principle, have little chance of becoming a full member of a successful ensemble.Some exceptions are boho or grunge styles, but here we are talking more about about the effect of some shabbyness. In shabby sandals and tights, you can pass for an aristocrat of a garbage dump.
If these are “simple” granny tights
Purchased in an underground passage or a social store, such haberdashery delights can only be worn under grandma’s long skirt or, in cold weather, under trousers. Seams on the toes, pilling after the first wear, bagginess - all this makes budget tights unsuitable for wearing with sandals.
When sandals are bright and tights are colored
The combination itself is not taboo - mistakes arise if you “mix” cold and warm shades. For example, red legs sticking out of blue sandals look shocking.
Advice! When choosing a colored pair of sandals and tights, focus on the similarity in color scheme - you don’t have to try to match the same color. Cobalt and indigo shades go well with ultramarine.
When can you wear tights with sandals?
When all the requirements for both tights and sandals, and the rules for their compatibility are met! The easiest way to create combinations is with black opaque tights with a density of 80 denier or higher. Goes great with:
- with sandals with heels - medium or chunky;
- with sandals - on a platform or “rough” heel.
Having tried the “basic” option, you can dare to try colored or patterned tights - of course, with a sense of proportion. Woolen hosiery can also become a full participant in the trend combination. Main - so that the seam on the toe does not stick out, and the shoes are not too flashy.
The most difficult thing to choose is an ensemble with thin tights.Definitely Shiny flesh-colored ones are not suitable, but mesh, patterned, printed or simply black ones require a sense of taste. You need to start from the rule - the big toe should be open to a minimum.
Important! Contrary to the opinion about the fattening properties of colored tights, they can also be slimming - if you wear a model of gray, burgundy or dark blue colors with black shoes. All options of white, orange, yellow will really visually add volume. That’s why they are most suitable for thin and young people!
When choosing shoes, you will have to refuse beach and country options. Leather (matte!), dune, suede uppers of models on a small platform look great with thick tights - colored or black. Wool will also work.
Strappy sandals with thin heels go well with both thick and thin tights.
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