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Skin tone tights and sandals?

12 replies

Hobby2014 · 16/04/2015 10:08

A big no-no? Or ok?

I have really veiny and pasty white legs. Don't want to fake tan as the rest of me is pasty white too, but if I put skin tone tights on they just take away the veins and match my arms a bit more. Arms are out more so have a slightly less ghost-like colour.

Would it be awful to wear skin coloured tights with sandals? They are open toed so you can see me toes have tights on. Confused

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Itsalldramarama · 16/04/2015 10:14

Oooo I would say a big no no ! Try a very light gradual tan ie dove or garnier ? My legs are Lilly white but a v light tan takes the glare off and much cooler than tights in the summer

Hobby2014 · 16/04/2015 10:37

Thanks drama. I thought it would be a no-no. No dress for me today then!
I've got some of that gentle tanning moisturiser stuff that you mentioned, any idea how long it takes to start working? I'm sure I used it for a week or two and didn't notice a difference. Am I too impatient?

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KissyBoo · 16/04/2015 11:11

Unless 1970s nan is the look you are after, it's a no.

MrsPresley · 16/04/2015 11:15

Marks & Spencer do toeless skin coloured tights. Ive worn them with a dressy sandal for a wedding, their quite fine and I thought they were ok.

CuttedUpPear · 16/04/2015 11:16

When I see people wearing skin tone leggings from a distance, they always look naked.
Most alarming Shock

HappyGirlNow · 16/04/2015 12:35

No. Sorry.

Hobby2014 · 16/04/2015 13:42

You'll all be pleased to know I wore jeans with my sandals and not the dress. No 70s granny here Wink

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Hobby2014 · 16/04/2015 13:43

And thanks MrsP.. Will have a look in there when I next go.

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VenetiaFleet · 16/04/2015 13:45

Word of warning with the toeless tights - try and put fake tan on your toes (or is that impossible?) otherwise it might look very odd with tanned legs and pale white toes!

maz1979 · 16/04/2015 14:15

Why don't you try mac face and body foundation to even out your skin tone rather than tan it .

TheAuthoress · 16/04/2015 14:21

No! I had some spray on 'leg make' about 10 years ago, gave a little bit of colour but not enough to make me look silly with different coloured upper body, and decent coverage here it is

Itsalldramarama · 16/04/2015 23:01

Sorry late replying .. I see a difference next day with the gradual tanning body lotions :)

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