Tights are a staple in my wardrobe. Whether opaque, neutral, bright, sheer, textured, patterned or scenic/figurative, tights do much more than keep your legs warm. Tights can really complete an outfit and are great for giving an outfit a whole new look. Most people tend to stick to more neutral tights like black, grey, and navy but there are so many colors and patterns out now it’s really fun to experiment. One simple way to try something new is to pair a bright pair of tights with a complementary color, for example red tights with a denim shift dress or a green-blue dress with a deeper shade of blue tights. And of course adding patterned tights to a simple dress or skirt can change the whole vibe of your outfit. Imagine a basic navy and white striped dress with red and white floral tights.
One of the styling challenges I love the most is mixing patterns. At first glance, these figurative tights may seem impossible to pair with anything other than a solid colored dress but surprisingly they work well with other patterns too, perhaps because of their pale blue and white coloring. Today I paired them with a reddish/orange sundress, navy blouse with red polka dots and a floral patterned cardigan with lots of reds, yellows and blues in it. A simple gold braided belt and gold flats helped to ground all the patterns. I think playing with the different hues of red, yellow and blue also helped tie everything together. If you haven’t already, explore all the different ways you can wear patterned tights and be amazed at how different they can make any outfit look.
Outfit Details:
Polka dot blouse (old) - Zara
Floral Cardigan (old) - Artist’s Study Cardigan by Sparrow, Anthropologie
Tights - Look from London via Modcloth
White tank top (old) - American Eagle
Gold braided belt - My Mom’s
Gold unicorn necklace and earrings (ancient) - gift from relatives when I was about 5
Gold flats (old) - Felicia Egypt Gold Flats, Sam Edelman (similar styles and colors here)
Black wedges (old) - Sketchers
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