For those who think that tights have no place in a summer wardrobe, think again. We are not all super-confident in our legs, and in fact there are many women out there who wear tights year-round. Opaque tights, even as thick as 100 denier, are in style whatever the season and are so versatile you can find a style to go with any look you are trying to create.
There are many fashion icons, Kate Moss and Lily Allen being just two of them, who are often pictured out and about in a pair of opaques in the height of summer.
Here are just a few of my own personal favourites:
Cute patterns: A pair of opaque tights woven in patterns such as hearts or flowers can be absolutely lovely with a pair of shorts and some plain black heels, or boots if you want to go for comfort during the day. This look can be worn winter or summer, but choosing either woollen or lycra varieties. An interesting pattern in bold colour can also really jazz up a little black dress for a night out with maybe just a great chunky pair of earrings to finish the outfit.
Footless tights: If it really is a hot day and you want to go for a more casual and laid-back look but don’t want your legs entirely on display, go for cropped and opaque. These look funky with a pair of ballet pumps and a loose-fitting little dress. But if you’re shorter then make sure you don’t go for ankle-length tights, as these can make your legs appear a little stumpy.
Suspender tights are one of this year’s must-have items and liven up any woman’s wardrobe. They are fun and sexy, and create the illusion of stockings without you having to fiddle around with suspender belts. Because you are going for opaque, you won’t have too much leg on display so you can still pull off a pretty classy look with just a hint of cheekiness. But be warned: less is more. If you’re wearing pair of these and want to go for sophistication, don’t team them with a low-cut top.
Black opaques: Lastly, it may sound dull but a girl really can’t do without a plain pair of black opaque tights in her wardrobe. They go with almost everything, are very slimming and can also make your legs look longer, particularly when paired with a pair of killer black heels. They are also essential as a base for a particularly colourful or eye-catching dress, teamed with a bright pair of heels. Black opaque tights can allow you to do edgy, casual, conservative or sophisticated in equal measure.
There are many fashion icons, Kate Moss and Lily Allen being just two of them, who are often pictured out and about in a pair of opaques in the height of summer.
Here are just a few of my own personal favourites:
Cute patterns: A pair of opaque tights woven in patterns such as hearts or flowers can be absolutely lovely with a pair of shorts and some plain black heels, or boots if you want to go for comfort during the day. This look can be worn winter or summer, but choosing either woollen or lycra varieties. An interesting pattern in bold colour can also really jazz up a little black dress for a night out with maybe just a great chunky pair of earrings to finish the outfit.
Footless tights: If it really is a hot day and you want to go for a more casual and laid-back look but don’t want your legs entirely on display, go for cropped and opaque. These look funky with a pair of ballet pumps and a loose-fitting little dress. But if you’re shorter then make sure you don’t go for ankle-length tights, as these can make your legs appear a little stumpy.
Suspender tights are one of this year’s must-have items and liven up any woman’s wardrobe. They are fun and sexy, and create the illusion of stockings without you having to fiddle around with suspender belts. Because you are going for opaque, you won’t have too much leg on display so you can still pull off a pretty classy look with just a hint of cheekiness. But be warned: less is more. If you’re wearing pair of these and want to go for sophistication, don’t team them with a low-cut top.
Black opaques: Lastly, it may sound dull but a girl really can’t do without a plain pair of black opaque tights in her wardrobe. They go with almost everything, are very slimming and can also make your legs look longer, particularly when paired with a pair of killer black heels. They are also essential as a base for a particularly colourful or eye-catching dress, teamed with a bright pair of heels. Black opaque tights can allow you to do edgy, casual, conservative or sophisticated in equal measure.
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