A mini dress with black tights creates a distinct colour change beneath the short magenta skirt here. The legs remain visible through the dark coverage, which continues towards black open-toe strappy shoes. Fine shoulder straps, a ruffled shaped upper edge and short projecting sleeves complete the upper silhouette. Because the view reaches the feet, the hem, leg coverage and shoes can be assessed together. It does not reveal an exact hosiery weight or product specification.
Use the combination to test your preferred contrast. Begin your own version by placing plain black tights beside the colourful dress. Compare the complete outfit with an alternative that leaves more skin visible. There is no need to replace the strong dress colour with a quieter one; the change happens in the section beneath it.
When trying an open-toe version, include the front of the foot in the fitting. Check visible seams or reinforcement and the placement of the straps. Sit down briefly as well, so that you assess the short hem during ordinary use rather than the standing leg area alone.