How to Wear Patterned Tights

A look from Chanel Spring 2010. Photo: Getty Images Fall's new legwear has taken the conservative looks of seasons past and splashed them with stripes, dots, checks, and color blocks for gaze-at-me gams. From the runway (think everyone from Balenciaga to Betsey Johnson) to retail, open weaves, jewel tone hues and embellished sheer styles have legs making serious statements as the temps turn ... read more

Tights for fall

One of things I anticipate most about fashion is the fall/winter hosiery trend. I love skirts in winter, so it's only natural that I would be a little preoccupied with tights. Looking back to 2003, I wore colorful opaque tights in shades like hot pink and lime green. Then, in 2004 I was back to basic black opaque. Last year, lace and patterned tights were huge. Having been spun around the wheel a ... read more

The Difference Between Tights and Pantyhose

In our Tucker Webshop article, we recommended a dress be worn with nude tights. Reader Z asked: "Nude tights = pantyhose, right?" ... read more

Buy less with reversible tights

In my closet, I have an overflowing drawer filled with tights I haven't worn in years. I hold onto them because you never know when you REALLY might want to wear those hot pink tights again. (Hey, in 2003, pink tights were all over the place and I dare say that by 2010 they will be back in style.) But to be honest, all a woman really needs is a pair of black tights and a pair of brown tights. ... read more

Let loose with tights

I hate pantyhose. In fact, "hate" is probably not strong enough of a term to express how I really feel. They are high maintenance, practically diposable, uncomfortable to wear, and I don't really understand why a totally unnatural "nude" sheen is a preferable look to just plain natural. However, tights are a different matter entirely. Tights are like, an accessory. Tights can, yes, be ... read more