Quick Wardrobe Fix: TIGHTS!

One of my favorite things about fall (other than apple picking) is TIGHTS!

Sheer, opaque, ribbed, lace, dark, colorful, fishnet… you name it, I’ve gotta have it.  The reason why I love tights so much is because they’re an easy, inexpensive way to perk up any outfit.  I have a full drawer devoted exclusively to hosiery, so I thought I’d do a quick round-up of my favorites.

At a minimum, every woman should have a couple of pairs of black and dark brown opaque tights (80 den or higher) on hand.  If you’re feeling a bit more daring, here are some other combos to try:

FUNKY CABLE KNIT

Great for casual cozy looks.  Instead of the usual black or charcoal grey, this cream colored version with multicolor speckles go with a variety of sweater dresses and look super-sweet tucked into brown or tan knee-length boots.

MELLOW YELLOW

Hands-down, my favorite way to wear tights is in a bright, candy-colored hue.  I always have red, hot pink, and cobalt blue on deck, but these yellow ones are pretty cool too… especially when paired with navy blue, deep purple, or dark grey.  To keep the look chic, just make sure they aren’t too sheer.  In general, the bolder the color, the more opaque the tights should be.  If bright colors aren’t your thing, try purple, burgundy or forest green.

ANIMAL PRINT

The leopard print trend is all the rage this season, and these tights are a simple way to inject some cool into your wardrobe.  It’s amazing how these things can instantly add an element of fierceness to even the tamest of outfits, as shown here.

BLUE DIAMOND

These are a fun pair that can go either casual or dressy.  I went with a casual look here. But because of the sheerness, I think they’d look equally as chic paired with high heels and a pencil skirt.

BLACK LACE

Looking to add a little sex appeal without showing too much?  Just add a pair of black lacy tights, and you’re well own your way.  These can be worn a variety of ways, but just be careful when pairing with very short skirts… especially in the daytime.  Remember, we want to keep things classy, not trashy.

OTHER OPTIONS ON MY FALL WISHLIST:

• Backseam – for a touch of retro glamour
• Swiss Dots – a classic favorite that’s both polished and sweet
• Nude Fishnet – sexy, but in a more subtle way than their black counterpart
• Jester – for when I can’t decide on what color to wear

And what about you guys?  What are some of your favorite ways to wear tights this season?

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