How Patterned Tights Can Change Your Whole Look This Winter
1/15There is so much more to tights than opaque and sheer — there's a whole world of patterned and printed tights just waiting to be explored!
Adding a little pattern to the material covering your legs is a great way to punch up any outfit. Just ask anyone that went to school where they had to wear a uniform (think Gossip Girl): A little flair on the legs is a godsend. So don’t be afraid to show off your playful side! These celebrities prove that tights are a great way to show off your pattern mixing ability.
Click through for the inspiration you need to try a patterned tight this winter.
Getty Images2/15Mixing weights and textures is a great technique you can pull off with patterned tights. Try a fabric-heavy dress with some mixed texture tights like these.
Getty Images3/15No one ever said tights have to be ultra feminine. Binx Walton shows off a look that’s a bit tougher with ripped tights, socks and sneakers.
Getty Images4/15Open-weave tights can add edginess to an otherwise ladylike outfit. We love how this look was styled with a pencil skirt and graphic tee.
2015 David M. Benett5/15Denim is the perfect base material for any patterned pair of tights. These shimmery tights look adorable with Alexa Chung’s denim dress and black ankle booties.
2015 Kevin Mazur6/15Eva Chen is no stranger to playing with accessories. She uses patterned tights for a contrasting pop with her midi skirt.
Getty Images7/15Fishnets definitely count as a pattern, but they need a bit of extra styling to be warm. We love how Elena Perminova layered hers over floral tights with high boots and leather jacket.
GC Images8/15The always stylishly-brave Tallulah Willis shows off her personality with polka dot tights and metallic booties.
Getty Images9/15Nothing says French girl chic like an all black outfit with a delicate pop of lace.
GC Images10/15The type of fishnet you choose can change the vibe of your look. Rita Ora goes for rock'n'roll edge with these wide net tights and bright red dress.
GC Images11/15This all black high boot and mini dress combo practically screams for some pattern action. Natalia Kills does it right by adding tights with a checkered-print down the front.
GC Images12/15Tights can be the centerpiece of any look! Taylor Swift shows us how it’s done with a pair of elongating side seam tights and a classic camel coat.
Getty Images13/15Let your legs do the talking with a pair of tights that have cute words written on them. Keep it simple with a solid color dress and boots.
GC Images14/15Pattern mixing with tights doesn’t have to be scary. A pair of black knit tights will look great mixed with a printed dress.
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