The Chicest Ways to Wear Tights
When it's 10 degrees outside, but spring skirts are calling your name, it's time for a lesson in tights.
Though you'd never know from some of the street style seen at NYFW, it's absolutely freezing. And while Fashion Week maybe be an exception, the day-to-day commute in these chilly temps most certainly bars bare legs. Instead, keep your favorite spring skirts and dresses in your wardrobe rotation with a pair of black tights. Here are eight chic looks to inspire.
Lacy Lady
A black-and-white mini dress looks especially flattering with black tights and platform heels.
Shop the Look
Valentino dress, $2,555, brownsfashion.com; Otte New York earring, $35, shopBAZAAR.com; Dolce & Gabbana bag, $3,858, shopBAZAAR.com; Rochas sandal, $748, shopBAZAAR.com; Spanx tights, $42, spanx.com.
Baby Blues
Winterize pastel hues and a floaty floral dress with a chunky-knit beanie and tights.
Shop the Look
Max Mara coat, $3,535, shopBAZAAR.com; A.L.C. dress, $315, shopBAZAAR.com; Inverni beanie, $285, farfetch.com; Sonia Rykiel bag, $1,675, shopBAZAAR.com; A.P.C. pump, $470, shopBAZAAR.com; Commando tights, $34, wearcommando.com.
Parka Recreation
A fur-lined parka and opaque tights lend warmth to a lightweight shirt-dress.
Shop the Look
Mr. and Mrs. Furs parka, $7,592, farfetch.com; Thakoon Addition dress, $850, shopBAZAAR.com; Hunter boot, $315, hunterboots.com; Falke tights, $59, netaporter.com.
Good Sport
Layer up your leather and denim for an edgy, casual look, then add sporty socks over your black tights if you're feeling extra daring.
Shop the Look
Acne jacket, $3,243, mytheresa.com; Barneys New York beanie, $150, barneys.com; Proenza Schouler dress, $755, shopBAZAAR.com; Rochas bag, $1,625, shopBAZAAR.com; Jil Sander sneaker, $495, shopBAZAAR.com; Wolford tights, $46, nordstrom.com.
Pleats, Please
A sheer skirt wears well into winter with the addition of a nubby tweed jacket and tights. C'est chic.
Shop the Look
Sonia Rykiel jacket, $2,020, shopBAZAAR.com; Janessa Leone hat, $165, kirnazabete.com; Theory skirt, $505, shopBAZAAR.com; Alaïa bag, $2,890, netaporter.com; Saint Laurent boot, $1,195, farfetch.com; DKNY tights, $16, dkny.com.
Denim Deluxe
Elevate a casual denim skirt with a cashmere knit, plus pointelle tights and ankle booties.
Shop the Look
Wes Gordon sweater, $990, shopBAZAAR.com; Le Specs sunglasses, $50, netaporter.com; Burberry Brit skirt, $275, stylebop.com; Coach bag, $195, coach.com; Zara boot, $100, zara.com; Hue tights, $9, lordandtaylor.com.
Smoke Screen
A chunky gray turtleneck takes a mostly-black look to elegant territory.
Shop the Look
Joseph coat, $945, netaporter.com; Loro Piana sweater, $2,115, mytheresa.com; Alexander Wang skirt, $625, shopBAZAAR.com; Perrin Paris bag, $1,995, shopBAZAAR.com; Tabitha Simmons pump, $895, shopBAZAAR.com; Uniqlo tights, $8, uniqlo.com.
Stripe Hype
Earthy neutral tones and thick black tights help subdue a bold-striped skirt.
Shop the Look
Ter Et Bantine coat, $972, matchesfashion.com; Pixie Market sweater, $84, pixiemarket.com; Zara skirt, $80, zara.com; Loewe bag, $3,950, shopBAZAAR.com; Jil Sander shoe, $795, shopBAZAAR.com; Plush tights, $25, shopbop.com.
Sarah Lindig is the senior digital editor, overseeing special projects for Harper's Bazaar.
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