Shopping Your Closet: All You Need Is Tights

Lgwr_Basics_Tights_4690_F lgwr_basics_tights_6620_f.jpgtights.jpg

It’s easy to transition your entire summer wardrobe into fall with a few pairs of tights. Yes, that’s all you really need.

Throwing some tights in the mix is insanely cheaper than buying a new wardrobe (the Hue tights, above retail for only $12.50 or 2 for $20) and you can really create tons of new outfits with just a few pairs. Tights can function merely to keep your legs warm when it gets chilly while also adding style with bright colors and patterns.

And you can do it all with everything you’ve already got cluttering your closet. Here are some looks to try:

1) Tights with a summer dress. Pair a floral dress with tights and black heels for a sleek, updated fall look. Florals are a hot trend this fall, but there’s no need to buy new pieces when you have summery dresses already! For solid color dresses, like black or navy, add colored tights for a funky, eye-catching look.

dresseswithtights09

Top row: Forever 21 Broadway Tiered Dress, $22.80; BB Dakota Purple Water Color Dress, $79 at Chickdowntown.com; Silence & Noise Pointed Tube Dress, $58 at Urban Outfitters.

Bottom row: Hue Palm Springs Block Control Top Tights in Ellie Berry, $20 at Bare Necessities; Spanx Tight-End Tights in black, $26 at Bare Necessities; Black 120 Denier Opaque Tights, $16 at Topshop.

2. Tights with shorts. Pair dressy shorts with black tights and heels to make them look stylish and cold weather-appropriate.

shortswithtights09

Top row: Forever 21 Pocket Strip Knit Top, $17.80; Forever 21 Open Back Knit Top, $11.80; Hue Super Opaque Knit Tights, $12.50 at Cusp.

Bottom row: Charlotte Russe Sateen Military Shorts, $22.99; Forever 21 Monica Sailor Shorts, $15.80.

3. Tights with a skirt. This is a look you have probably worn before, but take a look at all the skirts in your closet. Could you wear them with tights? Can you add some pizazz by pairing them with something fabulous and bright? You’ll probably find a few you haven’t thought to toss over tights, which means all new outfits! Here are some examples of skirts that would look cute with tights:

skirtswithtights009

Top row: Alloy Button-Front Skirt, $28.90; Forever 21 Rose Party Skirt with Sash, $19.80; Forever 21 Striped Skirt with Belt, $17.80.

Bottom row: Topshop Starlight Lantern Skirt, $50; Kensie Floral Skirt, $23.40 (on sale) at Dillard’s; Old Navy Voile Floral-Print Pleated Skirt, $29.50.

For more fashion & shopping tips, follow me on Twitter!

3 Comments on "Shopping Your Closet: All You Need Is Tights"

  1. chickdowntown.com codi says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 200911:36 pm 

    I completely agree, I love the look of tights with all wardrobe choices.

  2. lillian says:
    Fri, 31st Jul 20095:19 am 

    kudos guys… its nice to know i don’t have to put my shorts and little dresses away…the tights combo is a great idea!

Tell us what you're thinking...




COVER STORY

21 Things I Learned in My 21st Year 21 Things I Learned in My 21st Year

#9: Reading for pleasure is magical. Make time for it! Just last February, I was... 

Take Action to End Violence Against Women Take Action to End Violence Against Women

One of the most important issues we are facing today is violence against women. Based... 

The Sober One The Sober One

It took until the middle of my junior year of college, but I finally went to my first... 

Read More Posts From This Category

HAHA

Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

For us single girls, Valentine’s Day can seriously suck. Even if you love... 

Single. On Valentine’s Day Single. On Valentine’s Day

So I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Valentine’s Day is coming up. Yes, as... 

The CC Weekly Weigh In: Significant Jerks The CC Weekly Weigh In: Significant Jerks

I'd rather spend my V-day crying into a bowl of noodles than have to hang out... 

Read More Posts From This Category