Tights and Hosiery: How to Wear Them This Fall

on September 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

Nordstrom Lovers of tights and even (GASP) sheer pantyhose, rejoice!

Hosiery is HUGE this fall, from patterned to colored to sheer to opaque.

It's one of the cheapest ways to update your wardrobe and one of the easiest ways to turn a drab outfit into a showstopper.

Check out these purple tights on this Saks Fifth Avenue model, for example.

She'd look fine with a bare leg or black tights, but the purple tights really take it up a notch.

Check out more ways to wear your hose and tights this season, after the jump!

Bebe Here's another take on the colored tights trend, this time from Bebe's fall catalog.

Bloomingdales Patterned tights are turning up everywhere (this particular photo is from Bloomingdale's), and they're a great way to turn up the volume on a simple black dress or skirt.

Keep your fall dresses current with black tights and a sharp pair of black booties. I love this look from the Saks Fifth Avenue catalog!

Another option is to go for a monochromatic look. This gray on gray on gray outfit from Nordstrom's September catalog is very chic.

Don't be afraid to wear black pantyhose this season (this look is also from Nordstrom's catalog). Hosiery is turning up everywhere, particularly in black -- and I'm pretty sure Kate Middleton has something to do with it!

Finally, another patterned look from the Nordstrom catalog, this time to dress up a pair of shorts. It's a great way to show off your quirky side.

What do you think of these looks for fall?

Images via Saks Fifth Avenue, Bebe, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom

Filed Under: accessories, clothes, fall/winter 2011, how to wear it, shopping

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Comments (12)

HeartCharmMama

on Sep 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

These are cool. Except I'm short so i'd probaby have to wear nothing but heels (or anything with a heel) with them.

One question: how in the world do you pull off open-toe/peep-toe with opaque tights!?!?

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MarshaCWP

on Sep 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

I'm glad hosiery is back in. I wear it whether it's in or out, but anything in style is easier to find and you can usually get greater variety and better prices.

Wish2Be

on Sep 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

I only wear tights when I absolutely have to.

Facebook comment from Laurel Burnette

on Sep 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

I LOVE this. I love colored tights/pants. They are so much fun.

Melissa042807

on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

HeartCharmMama: In answer to your question...you don't. :-) I have no idea why they pictured the model in the purple tights in open-toe shoes! That's, like, fashion no-no numero uno.

I looooove tights. Especially my black tights. I get a ton of wear out of them in the winter time.

Samanthamommy

on Sep 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM

I don't wear tights.

MrsChurch

on Sep 21, 2011 at 1:09 PM

I LOVE the first picture, with the purple tights. I want that whole outfit (minus the open-toed shoes)! Love.

elijahsmama09

on Sep 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

I think the colored tights look clownish. On a real woman, walkign around town this would look rediculous. Some looks only look good on the runway and do not translate to real life.

LindsayFerrier

on Sep 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

Actually, you CAN wear tights with open toe shoes. I see it done all the time by very fashionable women. :) Use your gut instinct-- if it doesn't bother you to look at it, it's probably okay.