Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 18-04-2010
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Open Toe Sandals and White Nylons-First Communion?
My daughter has her First Holy Communion in a few weeks. I have not attended a First Communion in years and I’m sure outfits and accessories for this occassion have changed a lot since I was young.
My daughter has a formal tea-length dress. The top is satin and the botton is a couple layers of tulle. What does she wear for shoes and/or tights/nylons/panty hose. Back in my day we wore white tights and a white Mary Jane type shoe.
What I ended up buying was white nylons. They do not have the reinforced toe, but there is a seam. I also found a white sandal that is open toe and has a bit of a heel. Is this right?? White nylons and sandals??? I have no idea what other kids will be wearing. Bare legs seem inappropriate, but maybe that has changed. I cringe at the thought of flip-flops, even dressy ones. We are not in a warm part of the country either, so I have to keep that in mind. I would appreciate any ideas.
It’s always better to be slightly too conservative than too under-dressed. If it were my daughter, I would also choose full hosiery over bare legs and socks (just personal preference).
Regarding shoes, I don’t mean to make your decision more difficult, but these sites appear to endorse the idea of closed-toe shoes:
http://www.catholicchildrenscompany.com/accessories/girlsshoes.htm
http://www.myfirstcommunion.com/cat_shoes.cfm
While this site seems to suggest that either open-toe or closed-toe shoes are acceptable:
http://www.dressydays.com/Store/Products/Catalog/-22-170/2/All.html
Admittedly, some of the styles in the last link look a bit more suited to a wedding, so take it with a grain of salt; you’ll have to read the actual descriptions to see which ones they recommend for First Holy Communion.
That said, regarding the fashion functionality of white pantyhose/tights and sandals, there is nothing wrong with that. Non-reinforced toe hosiery were made for that purpose. My main concern would be modesty, where the attire should symbolize purity. If there is any question at all regarding the modesty of the sandals you bought, try to find some closed-toe shoes. Such shoes would also be better suited for the cooler climate you live in.
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