Can You Wear Open-Toed Heels with Tights?

You send me so many great fashion related questions via email + Facebook, that I thought a Q&A post would be fun!  So read and be sure to share your take in the comments below.  

Cause let's face it...I've been known to be wrong.*

Can you wear brown boots with gray jeans?

Absolutely!  Brown really adds a richness to the coolness of a gray jean.  I also like that it's a bit unexpected.  Most gals just reach for black with their gray.  Mix it up!

So I've seen celebs wear open-toed heels with tights...but is it really "okay" for us average girls?

Again...absolutely!  Wearing tights with your open toed shoes is a great way to give new life to your heels usually reserved for warmer weather.  It adds instant chic when done right...just keep a few things in mind:

- Please don't wear tights with re-enforced toes for this look.  

- Consider color: Black tights with a black heel will elongate the leg while cream tights with a black heel will make your legs look a bit shorter/wider.  Have fun playing with jewel-toned tights in the colder months.

I love wearing shorter skirts...but how short is TOO short for work?

The answer depends on where you work.  But the rule of thumb is no higher than 2-4" inches above the knee (in many work environments, 4" is pushing it).  But if you are standing in the dressing room trying on a skirt and you look in the mirror and think, "Huh...I wonder if this is too short for work?"  Than your answer is yes.  

There are so many gorgeous work-appropriate options now for skirts that you should have plenty to choose from.  J.Crew + Zara + LOFT + The Limited all carry beautiful skirts for the office that are perfect length and on-trend.  

The bottom-line: When in doubt...go longer.  

Do you have any fashion-related questions?  I'd love to hear from you!  Drop me an email or write on my Facebook.

So what do YOU think?  Would you wear tights with open-toed heels? 

XO - Marion

*It happened once in 3rd grade and I've never quite fully recovered.

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image credits:  floral heels; brown boots; open toed heels; pencil skirt