22 Pairs of Statement-Making Tights
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In the wintertime, reluctant to let my favorite skirts and dresses languish for months,black tightsare my saving grace. And yet, pulling out the same pair of plain Sheertexes can feel a bit drab after a while, more a functional solution than a stylistic choice. Which is how I found myself yearning to branch out intofuntights with glittery accents, zany prints, or a splash of color. Below, I’ve rounded up all the fabulous pairs that have caught my eye, from leopard spots at Calzedonia to museum motifs at Tabbi Socks. Whether you prefer a floral pattern or a deep jewel tone, they’re sure to brighten up your wardrobe — and your mood.
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Italian hosiery brand Calzedonia would be my first stop for patterned tights that are still subtle and sophisticated. There are plenty of classic designs, like flocked dots and crisscrossed diamonds, as well as trendier options like this sheer, spotted leopard print.
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These may seem like a basic black pair, but if you look closer, you’ll notice the heels arebuilt intothe tights — perfect for someone who never knows what shoes to wear.
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Of Leandra Medine Cohen’scapsule collectionwith Swedish Stockings, these tiger-striped tights are definitely the most striking of the bunch. Sadly, the orange colorway is now sold out, but the gray ones are still available.
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If big cats aren’t really your jam but you still want to get a little wild, consider these zebra-striped tights instead.
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Strategist fashion writer Ambar Pardilla predicts that we’re heading toward a Bambi–deer print moment, and I’m inclined to agree.
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You can also find the pattern in a more abstract pink orblack.
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Or if you identify as more cold-blooded, how about these Wolford tights with a scaly reptilian design?
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You’ll have to take a little extra care when washing these delicate butterfly-adorned tights, but I think it’s well worth it.
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If you just want a cheerful pop of color, you can’t go wrong with Los Angeles Apparel’s rainbow of jewel-toned options, fromforest greentomagentato blush pink.
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For a slightly sheerer hue, Strategist writerLauren Rorecommends these turquoise Jule Dancewear tights, which she initially bought to re-create an image from theMiu Miu x Church’s collaboration. (She liked them so much she also ended up getting another pair inamethyst purple.)
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These DAL 1992 stockings come in a lovely monogrammed checkerboard pattern reminiscent of a chocolate box. There are several pretty colors, including pale mint, powder blue, and these scarlet ones.
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Pair these argyle tights with loafers and a wool skirt for instant dark-academia vibes.
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A pair of sheer, undeniably sexy rose-patterned tights from lingerie brand Fleur du Mal.
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For a bit more coverage, these black-and-white Free People tights add a twist to the rose motif.
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Forgetnameplate necklaces. Artist Keely Murphy will personally hand-paint your name on these tights in large, swoopy script.
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Now we’re moving into full-on statement-tights territory, for times when you want your legs to be the center of attention. Tabbi Socks’s Museum Collection is full of tights printed with floral-tapestry patterns you might find in the archives of the Met.
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These bandaid-adorned Ashley Williams tights would be perfect for someone who’s maybe a little bit clumsy.
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Winter weather be damned: I can’t think of anything that screams “spring” more than a bouquet of daisies in pastel pink and lavender.
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All the tights from Dallas-based brand Legssss are hand-dyed and made-to-order. I love the look of these abstract roses, which have an almost airbrushed quality to them.
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Artist Celia Calderón Asensio makes one-of-a-kind, hand-dyed tights in vibrant, trippy shades.
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Lauren Perrin’s high-impact, two-toned tights would fit right in at a commedia dell’arte convention.
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The cascade of buttons on these Tropic Eye tights evoke strong nostalgic feelings in me — I suspect they remind me of theI Spypicture books I devoured as a kid.
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