Patterned Stockings and Tights
The days of opaque tights in simple grays, blacks, and browns are over – if your hosiery isn’t creative this season, you might as well go home. We’ve broken patterned stockings into our four favorite categories: ribbed, herringbone, swiss dot, and diamond. All are equally chic and equally cool, so check out these distinctive tights – they’ll surely make you want to sport skirts all winter long. Even if you’ve never before strayed from basic black tights or sheer hosiery, these tights for women will make you want to explore an entire new way of dressing your legs.
Be sure to check out our guides for the best in hosiery, spanx, and sexy underwear for more useful picks.
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Ribbed Tights and Stockings
If warmth is your main concern when it comes to tights, try ribbed stockings as your hosiery style of choice.
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| HUE Gray Rib Sweater Tights $18 HUE makes some of the most comfortable and durable hosiery out there; we suggest their cozy (and super warm) ribbed sweater tights. |
J.Crew Wool-Blend Ribbed Tights $26.50 The ribbing on J.Crew’s wool-blend tights will elongate and slim your legs – plus they come in four lovely tones, including a unique acorn shade. |
Falke Fine Ribbed Tights $46 Delicate, thin ribbing and slightly sheer material make these Falke patterned stockings the sexy addition your little black dress needs. |
Herringbone Tights and Stockings
Herringbone tights are retro, but timeless, so liven up your legs with a modern pair.
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| Gap Nylon Herringbone Tights $12.50 For classic, affordable herringbone tight, go with Gap’s design in all-purpose black or stylish grape. |
Free People Double Dye Tight $24 Free People’s fun herringbone stockings feature leg-lengthening contrast piping at the sides – be sure to check out the playful purple-bright blue version. |
Kate Spade Sparkle Herringbone Tight $32 From Kate Spade, these party tights in dark gold (or silver) sparkle will glam up any ensemble while warming your gams. |
Swiss Dot Patterned Tights and Stockings
Swiss dots are the latest thing in terms of imaginative tights, but since Gerbe’s famous style is way too expensive, we’ve compiled some more reasonable options.
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| American Eagle Swiss Dot Tights $12.50 In American Eagle’s opaque, swiss dot tights you’ll be office appropriate in a pencil skirt and a chic vixen in a mini dress. |
Free People Tiny Dots Sheer $14.50 For a sheerer, more seductive look, slap on these swiss dot stockings and channel your inner cabaret songstress. |
SPANX Swiss Dot Pantyhose $28 Leave it to SPANX to make sexy patterned tights with an authoritative control top. We love this style because it tucks the tummy and firms the thighs. |
Diamond Patterned Tights and Stockings
Funky and fun, diamond patterned tights are an ideal way to perk up a simple outfit.
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| Urban Oufitters Over Plaid Diamond Full Foot Tight $14 or 2 for $20 This soft style with asymmetrical diamonds isn’t your average patterned tight. Take advantage of U.O.’s 2 for $20 deal and get these plus another creative pair. |
Ellen Tracy Diamond Pointelle Tights $16 Ellen Tracy’s hosiery is elegant and statement-making; with pretty diamonds, these stretchy pointelle stockings are our pick. |
Falke Sandal Toe Manon Tights $59 For a more exotic look, try Falke’s handcrafted hosiery – they feature contrasting diamonds and are made of the highest quality yarns. |
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