Trend Alert: Walk the Tightrope

What a relief that we now have a warmth/style option for our legs other than footless leggings. Tights are no longer forbidden, or mark the wearer as completely un-cool. The arrival of tights back on the “acceptable†list is reassuring, a.) because of winter’s bone-chilling temperatures, and b.) because pasty, exposed legs look as bad as they feel. Thanks to the comeback of this familiar accessory our legs will be a little warmer this year. Black tights, like these Spanx ‘Tight End’ Shaping Tights, keep not-so-slimming sweater dresses to a smooth monochromatic look and keep you comfortable in shorter hemlines. They’re even showing up paired with cocktail dresses, and if you’re feeling a little on the funky side, try these DKNY Graphic Plaid Tights
, and add some optical illusion into your work wardrobe. Tights are the perfect wardrobe update for those steadfastly refusing to buy into leggings as anything other than gym wear.

















