Perfect ideas for wearing tights this spring

The mild weather is coming soon, which means that I officially start to release my semi-transparent tights. However, I know that I still have to dress with caution.

For my outfits to be appropriate for the different temperature changes this spring, I combine my tights with leggings ! The legwarmers will keep me warm, and add a punch of color, like yellow or burgundy , to all my outfits.

To prepare for the new season, I gathered some ideas of outfits to arrange my tights . I am often asked what shoes to wear with leggings. For my spring looks, I will wear them with my boots because they are perfect for this season, in addition to being a classic in my wardrobe.

Here are 3 ideas for wearing leggings this spring!

With a denim skirt

A denim mini skirt is an essential item for spring! Agency hold her with a XXL white shirt and a pair of graphic tights for a casual look that will follow you everywhere. Complete your outfit with a pair of gray leggings (or any other color) and you'll have the perfect outfit, no matter how hot it will be!

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With a sweater dress

A dress-sweater is super easy to match with leggings or tights. For spring, I reinvent my classic black dress by combining it with a pair of burgundy leggings . Again, I opt for a graphic tights to balance the more classic side of my outfit.

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With a knit dress

A knit dress is also perfect for spring, especially when worn with a light jacket and a pair of leggings. This blue dress fits wonderfully with mustard yellow leggings and you can wear this outfit in the office and for your 5 @ 7 !

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Will you go for a pair of leggings this spring?

Xo,

Rachel

Spring tights trends 2018

After all the recent snow and cold weather, we thought we should try to cheer ourselves and you up by talking sbout some of the Spring trends on offer.

Firstly pastels are big this spring, whether you want sheer tights such as Jonathan Aston’s Colour Palette range which includes both subtle and strong shades, or if you are not brave enough yet for sheers, you could try Jonathan Aston or Gipsy who both offer pastels in 40 denier. Children are catered for also with Trasparenze Corrine 40 denier tights in an array of subtle colours as well as stronger more vibrant colours. Gipsy also have brought out a 60 denier footless tight in a lovely mint colour for this spring.

Gipsy 40 Denier Baby Pink Tights

Crayola Bright colours are also trending this season. Again both Jonathan Aston and Gipsy offer great choices. If you prefer footless, you could try Trasparenze Dorella in Cina which is a cobalt blue , Bouganville which is a bright pink or Viola which is a lovely Violet. Trasparenze also have Stockings (Sandra) or Holdups (Miranda) in various colours.

Polka Dots come in a range of sizes this season, our ranges tend to have smaller spots which are, perhaps, more subtle and wearable. It tights are your preference, you might like Charnos Spotty tights in a very wearable natural colour or Charnos Mini Spot tights which are opaque. If your preference is for holdups, you might like the Ballerina or if your preference is for stockings, we have Trasparenze Rame. If you prefer just a hint of polka dot, look no further than Gipsy’s footless which is a plain black footless with a polka dot cuff.

Why Statement Tights Should be a Staple in Your S/S18 Wardrobe

From floral patterned to gossamer iterations studded with crystals, AnOther Magazine makes a case for incorporating tights into your springtime ensembles

The origins of tights can be traced back to ancient forms of dress, with some of the earliest iterations taking the form of thin strips of insulating animal hide wrapped around the legs. While materials have changed and technologies have advanced, the function of hosiery remains much the same as ever it did. Such close proximity to the body allows for ease of movement, and thus stockings – or ‘panti-legs’, as they were coined in 1950s film and theatre circles, sewn into the briefs of actresses and dancers – meant that pulling on a pair is akin to sporting a synthetic second skin.

Fashion, too, adopted tights as a wardrobe staple, as their form-fitting stretch – right up to the waist – eliminated the need for suspenders and garters. By the 1960s, thanks to the likes of Pierre Cardin and Mary Quant, they were the most popular form of undergarment, contouring and shaping the thighs and buttocks. As hemlines were hitched ever shorter, they began to become accessories in their own right, adorning the lower extremities with pattern and colour. Opaque or sheer, woolen or Lycra, tights became emblematic of a particular kind of sexiness that is difficult to pinpoint. David Bowie, too, championed the garment, in his gender fluid garb: “I still derive immense pleasure from remembering how many hod-carrying brickies were ­encouraged to put on lurex tights and mince up and down the high street, having been assured by know-it-alls like me that a smidgen of blusher really attracted the birds,” he wrote in 2001.

For S/S18, tights were back on the runways with a vengeance: at Gucci, in gossamer stockings that were studded with crystals; at Fendi, where logomania ruled supreme right down to the model’s legs printed with ‘FF’ insignias; at Richard Quinn – whose floral spandex engulfed the entire body – and in Demna Gvsalia’s pull-on Balenciaga knife boots, which were printed with images of desert-scapes. Far from just a practical item offering supreme comfort, it has been proven time and time again that tights make for a strong statement – which is reason enough to incorporate a pair into your wardrobe for the transitional springtime months. 

Model: Aiden Curtiss at Next NY. Casting: Svea Greichgauer at AM Casting. Photographic assistant: Johnny Knapp. Production: Webber. 

This story originally featured in the Spring/Summer 2018 issue of AnOther Magazine, which is on sale now.

HOW TO WEAR TIGHTS (FOR THE ONE WHO HATES PANTYHOSE)

How to wear tights (for the one who hates pantyhose)

I will never get rid of my tights, but I understand that many of you have a relationship love / hate with their tights.

Some find that they are too irritating, too tight or just uncomfortable, but we can not deny the fact that they are essential to create outfits adapted to the different seasons.

So, whether you love them or hate them, I have some practical tips that will convince even the most skeptical to give their tights a second chance.

Here are options of tights to wear even if you DETEST pantyhose!

For the girl who hates pantyhose because they are tearing each other apart

You do not support pantyhose because, no matter how careful you are, they end up breaking up? Opt for opaque tightsrather than semi-transparent. Opaque tights have a higher denier level and are less likely to snag and mesh. Do not be caught off guard with a mesh pantyhose!

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For the girl who hates pantyhose because they do not keep warm

Do not wear nylon stockings because it's too cold in the winter? Forget the nylon tights during the cooler months and choose tights in other materials like cotton or merino wool . These materials are perfect for the winter and will keep you warm.

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For the girl who hates pantyhose because they shake at the waist

Are you convinced that all tights are uncomfortable and too tight? You probably buy the wrong size! Pantyhose sizes are found by crossing your weight and size and often differ in size from jeans. If your tights are uncomfortable, opt for a larger size. You will feel much better!

Consult our charter of sizes >>

For the girl who hates pantyhose because they are irritating

Your legs are irritated by tights? If you have sensitive skin, shop several types of tights in different materials to find what suits you more. Our vitamin tights are super soft and will definitely not leave your skin irritated. Enriched with vitamin E, passion fruit oil and Monoi de Tahiti, this tights are filled with natural microcapsules that will moisturize your skin all day long.

If you hate pantyhose, will you give them a second chance?

Xo,

Rachel

These Are The Next Hosiery Trends As Seen In Paris

When you are into fashion, ‘Paris’ always makes you think of style. We think of elegance, glamour and a sophisticated (yet effortless) looks. If you have ever been to Paris, you surely must have noticed nobody goes out without hosiery out there, especially in winter. Of course, the most important show in the lingerie industry had to be in Paris: the Salon International de la Lingerie.

Every year, when we visit Paris Salon International de la Lingerie, we pay attention to all the next hosiery trends. This helps us know what brands would be introducing in the next seasons and what we’ll be seeing in fashion magazines, too. At the same time, this is a great opportunity for us to bring you the latest trend insights before anyone else.

If you are crazy about fashion and, more particularly, absolutely crazy about hosiery trends, you cannot miss this.

Velvet hosiery is ON!

In the past, velvet tights were exclusive to the Autumn-Winter fully opaque hosiery styles. That was it. Classic and minimal. Things have changed in the last two seasons, though. Everything changed last winter, right after we stocked these Girardi velour hold ups. Everyone went crazy for them and we realised we had to embrace this style.

So, this year we made sure to stock a large selection of velvet hosiery, starting with these Oroblu velvet leggings and these Pretty Polly velvet-effect tights. Our latest arrival, the Wolford Emily Tights in the picture above, which put together two trends: velvet tights and statement tights. These velvet tights include a message, put together in a nice way to create a beautiful back seam effect.

Shaping your curvesJust arrived: Wolford Whitney Control Top Fishnet Tights

Shapewear is one of the next hosiery trends that’s going to be big in 2018-19. To understand how this trend is evolving, you think of shapewear as a sort of body-contouring, this is, wearing hosiery to shape your body curves and do the best for your shape. Think of tummy control hosiery, bum lifting tights and, of course, leg support. It’s not only about looking good, but also about giving your legs the care they deserve.

Coloured stockings, the hit of 2019!

Best-selling Trasparenze Valentina Hold Ups, available in 12 colours 

As you know, lingerie and hosiery often go together. In 2019 you’ll see your lingerie drawer go brighter, as coloured lingerie and hosiery walks it way back to fashion. Both pastel tones and bright rainbow-inspired colours will be on trend, always combined with matching lingerie. One style you can always count on if you want to go for colourful stockings or hold ups is Trasparenze Valentina hold ups, one of our absolute best-sellers out there.

Which of these trends do you think you’ll be wearing in 2019? Are you ready to start wearing before everyone else?

Nicole Scherzinger puts on a leggy display in a tiny leather skirt and polka dot tights at Redemption's PFW show

She always turns heads with her stylish ensembles. 

And Nicole Scherzinger ensured all eyes would be on her as she settled into the front row with these tights on show at the Redemption show during Paris Fashion Week on Friday. 

Looking effortlessly chic in spotted tights, the 39-year-old songstress proved that less is more in her monochromatic ensemble.

Nicole Scherzinger attended Redemption's autumn/winter 2018 catwalk during Paris Fashion Week, and her front row style did not disappoint.

Donning a monochrome ensemble, consisting of a black leather mini skirt, tights, soft blouse and studded blazer, the singer oozed chic sophistication. But it was her skirt that particularly caught our eye...

The leather-crafted mini features a bow applique that makes a real statement in contrast with her tights. It’s the perfect piece for adding a glamorous feel to both daytime and after-dark looks.

Try teaming it with knitwear for a stylish contrast and a pair of opaque tights.

If this exceeds your price limit, don’t worry; we’ve spotted cheaper alternatives. With almost identical designs from Asos and PrettyLittleThing starting at just £13, you can’t go wrong!

Valentines Hosiery 2018 Styles We Love

Every year many of us say we don’t like doing anything special on Saint Valentine’s day, only to end up doing the opposite. You aren’t the only one who somehow celebrates -at home or going out- Valentine’s day. We all end up buying a little something to our other one, choosing seductive red lingerie and, of course, matching lovely tights, stockings or hold ups to complete the look. Our Valentines Hosiery 2018 Guide includes our four top favourite leg styles to celebrate the 14th February the proper way. Keep reading to discover what are these four top styles.

Let’s play find the red hearts!

Follow the dots hearts to discover Giulia’s latest styles, designed precisely with the sole intention of being worn on Saint Valentine’s day. Don’t they aren’t cute, because, well, look at them. Aren’t they super cute? The black hearts tights above seem to invite you to play find the red hearts. At the same time, they feel like the kind of style you can wear after Valentines. We’d wear them with a mini skirt or maybe some shorts and knee-high boots.

What if you want to go for a proper Valentines look in red?These Giulia tights are so cute!

If you want to go for all over hearts red tights, this other Giulia style is just what you need. Just like the patterned tights before, here you have the most classic symbol of Saint Valentine’s day, the hearts. So, why not? Why not going for a classic heart pattern? After all, some classics never die.

And talking about classics…Get the look: Fiore Yara Floral Hold Ups

Floral details in red aren’t particularly new in the hosiery world, but still, we can’t deny we fall for every pair of floral hosiery we see out there. These hold ups above are part of our new Fiore hosiery collection. We haven’t talked you much about this brand yet, but if you have been following our Social Media updates and you’re subscribed to our newsletter, you surely have seen how amazing are some of Fiore’s leg styles.Love these? Take a closer look at these lovely hold ups

One of the to-go brands for Saint Valentine’s day is Aubade. This French brand is one of the bestsellers in our sister site, UK Lingerie. We had stocked Aubade stockings in the past, but they sold out quick. So, if you really like these stockings, just go for them before they sell out. By the way, lingerie matching these hold ups is available at UKLingerie.com and it’s to die for (in case you’re looking for the whole look).

We hope you have enjoyed reading about the four Valentines Hosiery 2018 styles we love the most. For more inspiration, head out to our Valentine’s hosiery page.

New In | UK Tights

Hurray for 2018! Hurray for winter weather! Hurray for new accessories to try! I’m so glad to be back to blogging after a little break during the holiday (even though I sneakily published an extra post) and I’m even more excited to share my review of UK Tights.

When the brand contacted me a while back, I took a peak at their site and was spoilt for choice. They kindly sent me four pairs of tights to try out, and review on my blog. It’s definitely a collaboration I was excited to start for two simple reasons:

#1 I have never, ever, worn patterned or fashion tights

#2 I really, really, want to try wearing patterned or fashion tights

There are so many occasions, especially at work, where I will wear a black dress, with a black cardigan and basic black tights (probably with black shoes too). It’s almost my uniform. Thanks to UK Tights, I now have something new to spice up those all-black outfits and experiment with. Now that I have patterned tights (there’s one pair in particular I’m obsessedwith), I can still wear my all-black looks, my everyday skater skirts, and bodycon dresses but still feel put together.

We’re right in the middle of winter, and this weather is the perfect opportunity to try out some new stockings from the world’s largest hosiery store. I can keep warm, and look good.

Patterned tights, for me, are something really different. I wasn’t sure if there were going to be an accessory that irritated me, or just looked weird with an outfit. But I’m so glad I tried it out. UK Tights were kind enough to give me plenty of time to wear the tights (over a couple of months) and really get a feel of them so I could post an honest review.

Wolford Triangle Tights

The first pair I tried were the Wolford Triangle Tights. Want to hear something devastating? I ripped these tights this morning. It isn’t by fault of the fabric, it’s my clumsy limbs getting caught on tree branches and tugging away instead of unhooking. I’m so sad because this pair is beautiful! As you can see in the close-up shot, the tights have a tiny triangle print and are 20 denier appearance.

Fun fact: this design is one of Wolford’s most accomplished designs of the year and I can see why.

The print is even more chic in person, if I was ever going to Paris, sitting front row at a fashion show, or needed an extra sprinkle of allure, I would definitely bring a pair of these tights along. The pair are eye-catching because of the unique slanted triangle print, and so easy to wear. When I first saw them, I thought they would completely take-over an outfit, and look chaotic on legs, but they really are a stunning design. It’s something I would have never thought of!

Trasparenze Kurosawa Fashion Tights

We’re onto my favourite! This pair of 70 denier tights are a tribute to Kurosawa, one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of Japanese cinema, and homage to art and beauty of the land of the rising sun. Floral has long been a fixture of the art of Feudal Japan and this treasured art form inspired the design behind this pair. One thing I really like about the description of the tights, is that “you feel the weight of history and the beauty of a thousand years of art become a part of your wardrobe” – such a beautiful sentiment.

The pattern on this precise pair is elegant in every aspect. The Trasparenze Kurosawa have become my favourite because of how striking the tights are, without actually using any colour. There’s such a cool blend of black, white and grey to create a full array of tones from the leaves to the petals. The flowers are so well-detailed, I didn’t actually think it was possible to get a design so complex on polyamide and elastane. They’re a really comfortable pair to wear, and I think are suitable for all body shapes too. I can’t wait to include this pair in more outfits, the design has my heart!

Giulia Elisa 40 Fashion Tights N.2

This pair actually has a mock suspender look, which is definitely cool if you’re wearing something on the shorter side. What I love most about this pair is the quality. Plus, they’re affordable.

I have many different pairs of black or sheer tights, and they either rip within a few weeks (due to poor fabric), they occasionally acquire a ladder or two in the most inconvenient of places, or that have that weird bubbly effect in the crotch area that isn’t pleasant at all. With the Giulia Elisa Fashion Tights, I found that they stayed fresh, felt new and remained soft after multiple washes and plenty of wear. This pair is my go-to when it comes to a chill day, or a patterned dress. Quality is everything.

Dresses are easily my favourite item of clothing to wear, and I’m not yet at the stage when I like to mix prints (possibly coming soon), so the Giulia tights are the perfect balance of chic and pretty, but simple and stylish. There is a whole range of Giulia tights on UK Tights’ online site, and I have my eye on the Miriam 20 Fashion Tights N.3 and the Giulia Rio 150 Fashion Tights N.2 next!

Jonathan Aston Fantasy Tights

Now onto the softest pair of tights I have ever worn. I mean it. Jonathan Aston is a high-fashion brand, and the Fantasy tights are the one of the more subtle patterns, but still just as wonderful. I chose this pair for the design, because I loved the unique pattern, which is described as “a series of butterflies dancing around one another”. I was drawn immediately to this pair because they look far from basic. The silvery pattern shimmers in the light and is nothing short of glamorous.

When trying on the tights for the first time, I was shocked by the fact that they felt nothing like tights. Hear me out: the fabric is such phenomenal quality, they are unbelievably soft, I have 100% cotton t-shirts that aren’t as cosy as these tights! The thick and comfy fabric is so easy to wear and put on, there’s no struggle at all. I have worn this pair a lot, and through many washes, they’ve stayed just as silky. I can easily say I have never owned a pair of tights that were this comfortable to wear. If it wasn’t for the picturesque design of the Trasparenze Kurosawa tights, the Jonathan Aston pair would be my favourite.

Overall, I’m so happy UK Tights offered to send me four pairs of tights to try. I’m really happy with every single pair, and definitely have a favourite. I would definitely recommend this brand if you’re on the hunt for some new hosiery to spice up your wardrobe and an affordable range of fashion tights. As soon as the Trasparenze Platino Tights go back into stock, I’m getting a pair of those too – just look at that pattern!

Which pair are your favourite? Have you ever worn pattern or fashion tights?

A xo