Today I sat outside our office in the sun having my morning coffee. We see many interesting outfits pass our windows, and now that summer is finally rearing its pretty head, more skin is showing, pretty floral dresses are being pulled from wardrobes and peep-toe shoes are back with vengeance.
While taking a sip from my terribly bitter black instant coffee (we are out of soy, it’s Friday, this always happens) a girl across the street caught my eye. Her hair was perfectly tousled, her tan was natural, her spotty beige dress showed off her figure perfectly. Everything was going well for her, until I looked at her feet.
Peep-toe shoes
And
Tights.
This potential goddess had paired dusty pink opaque tights, with strappy blue espadrilles. It just didn’t work, it made me squirm, it made me want to cry a little bit for her. It made me question, is it ever right to wear tights with peep-toe shoes? When I asked this question to our office, the collective answer was;
“Yes, but you need to make it look deliberate. You need to stand tall, be confident and walk with purpose. It also depends how open the toe is.”
So here are the rules;
Team peep-toe shoes with a pair of tights or cute socks that are a very close colour match to your shoes - this will look purposeful, and make your legs appear longer.
Never wear black opaques under white peep-toes - this just looks like you;
A) Want to cover up the fact you haven’t shaved
B) Wanted to wear these shoes but had no tights to match
C) Had no other option except white heels (which would be a worry)
Colour blocking is huge right now, so maybe opt for some bright yellow tights under your black peeps!
If you want to opt for black opaque, make sure they are of a high denier and don’t show your toes through them like sheers would. Black with black is great, or go for a really chunky bright colour.
If the toe is so open that you can see all 5 of your little piggies, stay away from tights.
Just whatever you do, walk tall, be confident, and look like you have purpose.