The Look: Tights with open toe shoes

A fellow StockinGirl recently pointed me towards this Newsday article from the Los Angeles Times. The article talks about the do's and dont's of wearing tights and socks with open toe shoes like sandals and stilettos. Personally, I don't like the idea of ankle socks with sandals, but the tights look pretty cute if done right.

Eric Damon, costume designer for the hit show Gossip Girl admits "Though he frequently matches open-toe footwear with tights and socks on "Gossip Girl," [he] also knows the look can be a disaster in real life."

Here's a snippet of some tips from the article:

"Novices should start with a simple peep-toe pump and solid opaque tight. After that, a high-heel T-strap or platform sandal works best. For formal fetes, delicate stilettos look sleek with opaque tights.

But avoid this season's popular gladiator sandal and anything with a lot of straps. Monochromatic shoes are much easier than shoes with wooden heels. Playful knee socks are another popular "Gossip Girl" look but are a no-no with thin stilettos. "It comes off a little too kittenish." Decide if you're going for a sophisticated or good-humored look."

Read the full article for more about the styles seen on Gossip Girl, as well as more tips!