Nylons
Fashion Advice: Dressing in Dallas
Q: OK…so I just moved from L.A. to Dallas, I am at a loss for a) where to shop fashionable and affordable for suits for a conservative office job and b) How does one wear “hose” and not look like your grandmother! They are strangling and sweaty during the hot summer, and I keep slipping out of my Stephane Kelian slingbacks.
A: a) Shop at stores like Ann Taylor, TJ Maxx, Loehmanns, and even certain pieces from the Isaac Mizrahi line at Target for clothes for a conservative office environment. Also try Talbots online clearance section for surprising stylish pieces. If you have a moment to head to your nearest outlet mall—take a peak in the Neiman Marcus Outlet for discounted pieces from higher designers like Ellen Tracy and Tahari. Last but not least, don’t go so conservative that you loose your individuality—conservative doesn’t equal dowdy. Spice the basic suits up a bit with colorful (but simple) jewelry like a single strand coral necklace or silver chain link necklace.
And about your second question . . .
I never wear hose in the summer. Period. Just too hot. So you have some options—a) keep you legs shaved and use Jergens bronzing lotion (around $5 at your local drugstore), b) only wear hose when your actually in your air conditioned office, c) look for silk stockings, which are pricey but a little more comfortable than nylons, and d) try thigh-high stocking with either an elastic band or garter.
Fashion Advice: Nylon Dilemma
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I’m a 48 year old hairstylist, who wants to look trendy but not like I’m 20. I wear mostly slacks to work but want to wear skirts. I love the vintage look and have purchased a couple of dresses but I’m told that nylons are a fashion no-no for summer. The problem is my legs are very white and I’ve developed small spider veins, so I don’t feel attractive going bare legged. Tanning is hard because I’m afraid of “age” spots and skin cancer scare, and tanning lotions always look fake. Would I be wrong to wear nylons?
A: You should wear what makes you fell comfortable and confident. If wearing nylons helps you to feel better about your legs and comfortable wearing your vintage dresses—I say go for it. Just promise me you won’t wear the nylons with sandals—that’s a major no-no.
For those days when you don’t want to wear a pair of nylons, try mixing a bit of bronzing powder/cream (Wet n’ Wild makes an excellent bronzing cream) with a bit of lotion and smoothing it on your legs or using a products like Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. If the dress is past your knees, you can get away with using a small amount of fake tanning lotion on your calves and thighs
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