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Inspired by last week's Wolford sale, we thought we'd ask — do you wear patterned tights in cold weather? There are a ton of options out there. Our rule of thumb has always been to stick with the kinds of patterns men wear on shirts — pinstriped, windowpane, et cetera. What are your thoughts?
You may also want to check out our best advice on what to wear to work when it's cold outside, or all of our discussions on tights for work.
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(plus Berkshire for plus sizes — and here are two great fleece-lined options — and here's a great way to store tights!)
Some Great Patterned Tights for Work
Hunting for great patterned tights to wear to work? They're a big trend right now — stay tuned for some of our latest favorites! Definitely check Wolford, Spanx, and Target…
2022 Update: Here are some cute colored tights for work! If you're looking for something high quality check out Falke's opaque tights in sedate colors; if you want affordability, these $17 Amazon tights have 7700+ great ratings and tons of colors.
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I think grey works as well, and I’ve also sort of been thinking that a non-navy blue might work (sort of a charcoal blue, if that makes sense?). I’ll be on the lookout for that blue next time I’m out shopping.
BitterBitterJD
If I had a meeting with a client or a presentation, I would not wear patterned tights, no matter the color, nor would I wear bold colored tights. Since I’m at a relatively conservative law firm, I save my patterned, dark tights for “business casual” fridays. And please…no argyle tights. They look clownish/European-Middle-Ages-court-jester-ish to me, i.e., not cute. (S, I agree, grey & the greyish blue tights can work, too.)
Res Ipsa
Should the color of your tights match your skirt, or have I been watching too much “What Not To Wear”? I have some grey cabled tights I’ve been waiting to pull out.
Incidentally, Hue has adorable neutral patterned hose–I buy them by the bunch at Macys. But I still would stick with plain old basic hose to wear them to court.
CreepyHEA
I agree that I would not wear patterned tights to a client meeting or other presentation. I go a step further in saying I wouldn’t wear tights at all – too casual.
I’m finding grey works well (the Spanx reversible tights at Nordy’s and Bloomie’s are a godsend!) and have also attempted a dark purple with a plain black dress and pumps on a Friday. I thought it was fashion-forward while still being conservative.