It’s Time To Welcome Tights Back To Your Winter Wardrobe

From the feminine flapper girls of the ‘20s , to the rebellious Courtney Love rockers of the ‘90s, tights have made consistent contributions to fashion over the years. Sensual back seam stockings were a staple for women in the first half of the 20th century, until the punk scene ripped and distressed the threaded hosiery in the 80s. Today, tights are making a comeback, where monogrammed logo styles are rising to peak status.

For our ‘Luxe’ look, we’re channelling the trend of the moment, with these Balenciaga logo tights. While traditionally styled with feminine heels and boots, complementing a pair of tights with white track sneakers is a daring yet stylish way to present a forward thinking fashion look.

Adding a similar toned bag, in this case a trendy white Bottega Veneta variety, effortlessly cements the sneakers into the outfit for a flawless finish. To keep the illusion of a seamless sheer look, we’ve added a mesh top under this oversized Prada Blazer dress, mixing preppy and punk looks in androgynous style.

Clockwise Left to Right:

Balenciaga White Track Sneakers, $1,420, SSENSE
Prada Side-tie Blazer, $3,450, Farfetch
Balenciaga Black Mesh Logo Tights, $375, SSENSE
RED Valentino Point d’esprit Mesh Bodysuit, $542, Farfetch
Bottega Veneta White Intrecciato Top Handle Bag, $5,150, SSENSE

It wouldn’t be a tights edit without a badass pair of knee high boots now, would it? Although it may be our most economical section, we think this outfit will have you looking and feeling like a million bucks.

While we’ve given you options for on-trend looks using logo printed tights, for our ‘Low’ look we’re using what we already own, with a classic pair of black, 15 denier tights. A staple in just about every underwear drawer, when styled well sheer tights look effortlessly chic.

Choosing a lower numbered denier, or a more ‘sheer’ thread of hosiery, is a great way to ensure your tights seamlessly complement an outfit, without overpowering the look. Add a short black mini skirt, printed top and a buttery leather blazer, and you have a multifaceted outfit with items from your own closet.

This look can easily be transformed from night to day, by switching out the leather blazer with a cozy teddy jacket like this one from Glassons.

Clockwise Left to Right:

Wolford Black Tummy 20 Control Top Tights, was $60 now $34, SSENSE
Nasty Gal Rock On Long Faux Leather Blazer, was $178 now $71.20, Nasty Gal
Pretty Little Thing Black Sweat Split Hem Mini Skirt, was $25 now $17, Pretty Little Thing
Pretty Little Thing Brown Rib Tie Dye Contrast Seam Long Sleeve Top, was $45 now $27, Pretty Little Thing
Therapy Hanover, $89.95, The Iconic