Yes, you can wear hosiery with slingback shoes! The open back doesn't mean your heel has to be bare, and a pretty pair of sheers can give your outfit a smooth, polished finish.

The trick is choosing the right toe style, color, and fit for your shoes. Once you have those details sorted, slingbacks and hosiery are an easy combination for work, dinner, and special occasions.

Choosing Hosiery Color and Sheerness

Your hosiery can blend with your skin or become a visible part of your outfit. Both looks are lovely, so start with the effect you want.

A natural shade for a lighter look

For a barely-there finish, choose a sheer shade close to the color of your legs. Nude, beige, tan, and brown shades can all look natural, depending on your skin tone.

A skin-close sheer is especially pretty with cream dresses, floral skirts, and tan or metallic slingbacks. Our guide to hosiery colors and skin tone can help you find a flattering shade.

Black sheers and opaque tights for contrast

Sheer black hosiery gives a black dress and black slingbacks a soft, dressy finish. And, it looks equally stylish with charcoal, burgundy, and deep green.

Opaque black tights offer more coverage and visual weight. Try them with closed-toe slingbacks and a sweater dress or a heavier skirt when you want a cozier look.

Sheerness is often described in denier. A lower denier generally gives you a lighter, more transparent look, while a higher denier offers more coverage. For example, our Ultra Nudes 4523 is a 10-denier sheer with a control top, while our Ultra Sheer sandalfoot pantyhose have a 15-denier leg and a non-control top.

Pick the Right Toe for Your Slingbacks

The opening at the front of your shoe matters as much as the slingback strap. A closed toe gives you more flexibility, while a peep toe or open toe lets more of your hosiery show.

Closed-toe slingbacks

With a closed-toe slingback, you can wear a sheer toe, sandalfoot, or reinforced toe. The shoe covers your toes, so choose the finish that feels comfortable and suits your outfit.

A sandalfoot style has a sheer-looking toe without the heavier appearance of a reinforced section. Our sandalfoot hosiery options include both ultra-sheer and everyday sheer styles, so you can choose the coverage you like.

Peep-toe and open-toe slingbacks

With an open toe, decide whether you'd like your toes covered. Sandalfoot hosiery covers them with sheer fabric, while toeless hosiery leaves them exposed. Both can work beautifully!

Our toeless control-top pantyhose give you a sheer leg while letting your pedicure show. They come in shades including Natural Tan and French Coffee, so you can choose a color that complements your skin and shoes.

Make Sure Your Hosiery and Shoes Fit Comfortably

A lovely outfit should feel as good as it looks. Give yourself a little time to try your slingbacks and hosiery together before you head out.

Start with the right hosiery size

Use your height and weight with the size chart for the particular style you're choosing. Our charts vary between styles, and a comfortable fit makes such a difference.

Your hosiery should sit smoothly without pulling at the toes, bunching at the ankles, or feeling tight at the waist. If you prefer a firmer feel around your tummy, a control top can be a useful option. For a softer feel, try a non-control top.

Walk and sit in the complete outfit

Slip on your slingbacks over your hosiery and take a few steps. The strap should feel secure at the back of your heel, and the shoe should have comfortable room across your toes.

Then sit down and look at the hemline, hosiery, and shoes together. With an open-toe shoe, notice how much fabric is visible at the front. Small adjustments can make the whole outfit feel more comfortable!

Outfit Ideas for Hosiery With Slingback Shoes

Slingbacks can look polished or playful, depending on what you wear with them. Here are a few combinations that make getting dressed easy.

For work and daytime

Pair a black A-line skirt and ivory blouse with tan sheers and camel slingbacks. The hosiery keeps the look light, while a black bag ties in with the skirt. Add a cardigan when you want a little extra coverage.

For a more tailored outfit, try a navy dress with skin-close sheers and nude slingbacks. It's a polished combination that lets the dress take center stage. Our ideas for hosiery with navy dresses and suits offer more ways to choose your shade.

For evenings and cooler days

A black dress, sheer black hosiery, and black slingbacks make a classic evening look. If your dress is simple, add a little shimmer or a delicate backseam for personality. So pretty for dinner or a party!

For cooler days, wear opaque black tights with a knit dress and closed-toe slingbacks. A block heel can give the outfit a relaxed feel, while a pointed toe makes it look a little dressier.

A Comfortable, Polished Finish

Hosiery and slingback shoes are a stylish match when the color, toe finish, and fit work together. Choose a sheer close to your skin for a softer look, or let black hosiery add definition.

Most of all, pick a pair that feels comfortable with your shoes and your plans. And, enjoy wearing your slingbacks with confidence!