How to Wear Tights: A Stylist's Guide to Denier, Color, and Shoes

Tights and the Outfit: Choosing the Right Pair

Even though it's already January, the questions about tights just keep coming. Our stylist gets a lot of messages from you asking how to choose tights for a particular outfit.

Our stylist has put together a cheat sheet with the main options for you. Swipe through the carousel and let's break it down.

It's worth remembering that tights are an integral part of a look — even when you follow the rules, it's best to double-check your reflection in the mirror and see how harmonious and cohesive the whole outfit really looks!

1. Brown and Chocolate

Brown-toned tights are perfect with light-colored shoes or neutral tones. It's important that they be semi-sheer.

2. Black

A nearly foolproof choice for black shoes.

3. Beige

To create a “bare legs” effect, choose matte nude tights with a denier of up to 20 — and it's best to wear these under light-colored or muted-tone shoes.

4. Colored

They can match the tone of your clothing or shoes, work as accessories, complement a monochrome look, or serve as an accent.

5. Fishnet, Polka Dots, Patterns

These tights can make legs look slightly heavier, so it's especially important to critically assess the whole look