Who ever said black is boring? At least, not when it comes to tights. When the colder temperatures demand you cover your legs, variety is the spice of life. Colorful tights can look childlike in a flash, especially when you’re doing cocktail attire. The best evening tights demand glamorous sophistication and still say, let’s party! Meet a crop of stockings that will keep you sexy and womanly, yet show off your playful side at the same time, no compromising necessary.
1) Yves Saint Laurent Heart-Print Sheer Tights: Love hearts but feel they’re too cutesy when they’re all over your gams? Your legs won’t look like they belong to a third-grader with YSL’s abstract take on the symbol of love. These hearts almost resemble animal spots, so they look more wild than sweet. On Net-a-Porter for $95.
2) Wolford Starlette Footless Tights: Partially solid with a snaking and delicately knit pattern makes these tights irresistibly unusual. This embroidery is ornate, so keep the rest of your look sleek, chic, and pared down. At Nordstrom for $118.
3) Topshop Star Heel Tights: These subtle, sensual tights might look like they’re right out of Agent Provocateur, but they are serious frugal find. Ultra-sheer all around – until they catch a peek of you walking away and see a sexy back-seam that finishes in a frisky star. At Topshop for $16.
4) Agent Provocateur Whip Me Stockings: Speaking of the kinky-romantic brand, who say you have to leave the house to have a good time? Or the bedroom for that matter! Displaying very naughty messages up the seam (“Whip me, bite me, eat me, tease me!”), these stay-ups should be reserved for a very special occasion. At Agent Provocateur for $70.
5) Wolford Neon 40 Tights: Trust me, the photos don’t do them justice. These might look like typical black pantyhose, but Wolford’s Neon edition are eel-slick and sultry-smooth, creating an eye-catching finish that gives your legs an electrifying yet natural glow. At Nordstrom for $45.
