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Can I wear trainers with sheer tights and a silk midi skirt?

29 replies

Arsenalfan3 · 23/08/2026 14:42

I need some help please. I have very pale and veiny legs so bare legs aren’t really an option for me.

I have just ordered a silk midi skirt to wear for work. To dress it down I wanted to style it with trainers (variety of adidas styles/colours, I know the hype has passed) but is it okay to wear them with neutral coloured sheer tights? My head says no but what’s the alternative please? I usually wear trousers but I love the skirt! Thank you

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Whattinger · 23/08/2026 19:03

Anyway NO to tights! Yes to tan

Chipsahoy · 23/08/2026 19:19

Jaimelefromage · 23/08/2026 15:37

I fake tan my legs because otherwise they’re far paler than my face and arms. My face and arms get far more day to day sun exposure than my legs, so they’re really pale in comparison. The fake tan is to make everything the same shade!

Agree. I do the same. Tanned arms and face but my legs do not tan, so I use a gradual tan. Start in April every year and keep going twice a week until September.

PollyIndia · 23/08/2026 20:55

I think the skirt is fine for work, and socks and trainers are also good. I’m another hater of sheer tights sorry. Actually I don’t personally like tights with trainers at all (or no socks or those little trainer socks). And pale skin is lovely (although I also like that this works stuff).
ps srsenal is going to win the league again

Gettingbysomehow · 23/08/2026 22:07

If you must wear them then wear ankle socks too. Cant you wear loafers?

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