I'd choose nude hose.

Nude or very sheer black hose.

I agree, nude or sheer black.

sheer black, not nude.

I like those shoes! I also like the idea of sheer black, but I know as a petite for some reason I can't pull off wearing it.

Put them on and see how you feel in each with your dress.

I'd get these in either the silver, nude, or platinum shimmer

http://www.herroom.com/berkshire-4429-shimmers-control-top-sheer-toe.shtml

Sheer black, then there is no break in the basic color from dress, leg, shoe.

Sheer black would be my choice.

Sheer black because of the visual no break line.

Another vote for sheer black. Love the shoes!

Sheer black!

Sheer black, with seams.

I also agree with sheer black - or off black. I don't like how some black hose are a stark, almost unnatural black. Love those shoes!

With seams? Depends on the size of her legs.

Sheer black will look great

I would do nude for sure, it's the closest to bare legs.

Thanks for all the input. It sounds like sheer black is the most popular opinion. This is the fitting room picture, taken with bare legs. This is why I was thinking that bare legs are the way to go. But for an evening event, black would be more formal (I think.... But I don't know much about fashion beyond sneakers and jeans lol).

Great dress, btw, and another vote for sheerest black. But your legs look great and you could easily pull off nude if they are similar in color to your skin color & don't look chalky (I don't know how else to describe this) on your legs.

You can wear any of those. Chicest is sheerest black.

I know this may sound odd, but where is the engagement party? Sheer black is more chic, and 'formal' IMO. So locale and event particulars, would impact my choice.

There is a dark color called smoke, or charcoal, I think Hanes has it? Not as stark as black. Lovely dress and shoes!

You can do either nude or sheer black. Buy both colors, put one on each leg to test and you'll know. You can't go wrong. That dress looks awesome on you. Who makes it?

The dress looks great on you!

Thanks! I shopped at every store in our local mall one weekend, trying on at least 30 dresses, but left empty handed. I stopped by TJ Maxx the following week and saw this dress. It's Ralph Lauren, at the TJ Maxx price! I really didn't want a black dress, but I figured that the sparkle would give me a pass. :)

The party is an Indian engagement party (Sangeet), so it will be formal. It will be at a venue where wedding receptions are typically held.

I have a couple of that exact RL dress style in different prints and it is a great flattering style and very comfortable to wear.

I always loved Hanes Silk Reflections hosiery; they have a color which is called Nearly Black that would probably be perfect with your gorgeous dress. Here is a link: http://www.herroom.com/hanes-00p16-silk-reflections-plus-sheer-control-top-pantyhose.shtml

I agree with kswl about the stockings. Go to a good department store and look at Hanes and the other lines of better stockings. There are other colors that are softer than black that would look nice with your dress. Take your dress with you. Since this is a formal Indian event, you might want to wear some bling in your jewelry. The saris and jewelry really sparkle at these affairs.

I like the Hanes Barely Black. You look young from that picture and the under 40's I know are definitely no hose. So If you must, maybe that Barely Black, that Walnut creek posted. That would let those great shoes stand out. Too black even sheer and they won't stand out. After all it's not the dress - it's the shoes ;) The dress looks great on you BTW.

Jumping in to add agreement that you look great in that dress! I would do nude hose closest to your skin color.

I swear I despise stores like Marshalls and TJMaxx but I've had your same experience many times... department stores and upscale mall boutiques with huge selections all very organized, and I find nothing. Then as a last ditch effort drop by Marshalls or TJMaxx and spend a few moments sifting through their rows of disorganized mayhem and find exactly what I want.

Dress looks great, as do your legs. I'm leaning toward nude now...

Like Chrispa, I have that dress in a different color and love it. That dress looks fabulous on you.

Found this:http://www.jolynneshane.com/what-hose-to-wear-with-a-black-cocktail-dress.html

I picked up a few Hanes shades today. Will have to try them on to make a decision. Thank you!

Chispa and bonnie_ann: If you have a few of these dressed can you tell me the style name? I didn't see it on a label. You're right; it is very comfortable. I wouldn't mind finding it in different colors. Thanks!

Looks like a faux wrap with side ruching. Can hide a multitude of sins, but I don't think you need that!

You look great! I say no hose, or hose that looks very intentional rather than "I'm hiding my legs" hose. Like something from Fogal (for inspiration at least!)

You look fantastic and the shoes are gorgeous. Have a great time and knock 'em dead!

Next up, what jewelry are you going to wear?

Hi amj, I am not home this weekend, but I did an online search. This is the dress I have:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Ralph+lauren+faux+wrap+dress&rlz=1C1EODB_enUS539US565&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=677&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMIpMad9sDbyAIVgkc-Ch0-7wI2#imgrc=HnNFYCY8Cvh21M%3A

I like the way it looks with bare legs in the picture, so I would go with the nude hose.

The dress looks great and from what I can see you really don't need hose.

I frequent another forum and there is an ongoing "dressing young" thread. Small patterned fish nets are often suggested as hosiery as they are not as heavy as tights but provide a little extra coverage for age spots, veins, etc. I have never worn them but the women who suggest them have very good taste in other items

Nordstrom fishnet hose

deee can you share what forum that is? (always interested in these types of forums- I really do not have any shopping buddies readily available and I sure miss that). I looked, and I had those in junior high!!!!

You can't go wrong with sheer black for a dressy event, and for that dress/shoe combo in particular. That is a dress you will wear many times. Marshalls, TJ Maxx and even Kohl's (it would be Chaps there) usually have this dress. But it does tend to be hit or miss. We just booked a cruise and I have a dress that is similar in style already planned to pack!

I'd go for nude. If you have any doubts, or want something else to look at, you should check this out. It's worth it.

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I have nothing to add on the hose end, but I would like to say, "You look marvelous!"