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Goldman also loves using “bold and bright colors to instantly update an LBD.” And although it’s easiest to pair a colored pair of tights with a simple black ensemble, you can also pair them with a complementary color! Maroon tights go really well with a cream-colored skirt, and emerald green and navy complement each other gorgeously. Experiment with color mixing and matching – the options are endless.

The team at We Love Colors also noted colored tights as one of the hottest trends this season. And although they agree that bright colors look great with neutrals and prints, “the monochromatic look” is also popular this year. They suggest pairing “different shades of the same color family” together to get a really unique look. WLC’s Cara Chronis adds, “wearing colors that make you happy can change your whole mood!”

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Textures and Patterns

If you aren’t quite adventurous enough to rock a pair of pink tights, you can still take advantage of the tights trend this winter. Like colored hosiery, patterned and textured tights are also a super stylish addition to any outfit.

Although some options are colored, most textured pairs come in a classic black, which really lets the pattern be the focal point. Now just to clarify, I’m not suggesting that you rock a pair of fishnet stockings to your grandparents’ holiday party, but patterned tights have come a long way from just being a go-to for every girl’s Halloween costume – they’re now sophisticated and really versatile. When picking out a pair of fishnet stockings, opt for a pair that has tiny openings (i.e., showing less skin). The smaller the weave, the more elegant they’ll look. Goldman also suggests different patterns for different heights. “With long legs, bold patterns are great, with a shorter frame try to keep them to a minimum with a small pattern in one color to elongate the silhouette.”

Another pattern that is huge this year, and that can also be tricky to pull off, is lace. Goldman suggest opting for a simple ensemble to pair with lace styles, adding “the less the better with more focus on the legs.” The girls at We Love Colors agree with pairing lace with a minimal outfit, but also pointed out that they can also make a great rock-and-roll look when worn with denim shorts.