I often find myself groaning whenever I have to pull on a pair of black tights (I also am often holding my breath, worried any slight movement will result in a disastrous rip)
Style it with strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewellery to let the cut speak for itself - or lean into a statement earring and a sleek updo for full occasion-ready impact
A full-length gown is never wrong for black tie, even if others lean shorter
With this thought, browse through the given options and take your pick and be lucky for someone
14th-15th Century Europe: Suddenly, There's Hosiery The big change that brought trousers definitively into the mainstream for European men, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum, occurred in the 14th and 15th centuries and was based around something practical: tailoring
Remember, it's easier to slightly dress down an outfit (like removing a tie or unbuttoning a top button) than to magically upscale a too-casual look on the spot