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The Sweetest Skirt + Tight Combos to Wear Right Now

Hannah Weil — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:02 PDT

Fall and Winter weather means it's time time to cover up our stems, but that doesn't mean we're ditching our skirts. Just as we've shown off our favorite ways to layer up top, we've handpicked a few standout ways to outfit your bottom half - and they don't include pants. Instead, we're taking this as an opportunity to add intrigue to our day to day with a variety of cozy knit tights, as seen on the pages of Vogue China, and the perfect skirts to top them off. From ladylike pleats and lace to tweed minis and herringbone tights, click through our styling guide for all of our tricks to outfitting statement tights and the great skirts that go with them - then shop the perfect matchups!

10 Standout Fall Tights You Need Now

Hannah Weil — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:30:48 PDT

When you button-up your Fall coat you may have covered up your skirt and top, but the opportunity to show off your stems is wide open. That's why we go about picking out our legwear with the upmost importance, making cool, classic and cozy selections to up the ante on daily style. Some are worthy investments, like a basic black pair from the tight masters at Wolford; others are sexier fare in lace and even leather. Just click through to shop our favorites and start building your fancy Fall tight collection. Just remember:

A black opaque pair is a necessary wardrobe staple. Find one in a heavier knit, like Wolford's cotton and velvet pair.
Have fun with a lace, herringbone, or dotted pair. The texture will add intrigue to all of your looks, especially a classic Fall dress.
Experiment with patches and paneling. Leather accents have made their way even to legwear, making tights an easy way to get in on the trend.

OnSugar Blog: This Season I'm Loving Footless Tights!

OnSugar Blog — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:16:03 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and PatiBF is one of them. Here is a recent post to her Baby Style blog.

I've gotten Sandra a plethora of these footless tights already for fall and winter. They're current, fun, and let's face it, look cuter with a wider array of shoes than the regular tights. Although I did get her amazing leopard tights from Boden recently (more on that later). Check out the options above, so cute with dresses and cute casual lace-less flats.

Want to see more? Start following Baby Style or start your own OnSugar blog. It's easy, it's free, and we just may feature your content on our site!

DKNY Gets the Gossip Girl Touch

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:29:23 PDT

Stockings used to be a somewhat boring Winter necessity - until Gossip Girl came around. Thanks to Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, both of whom were spotted wearing pretty hues and textures on the popular fashion-heavy show, legwear has become a cool outlet to show off your sleek styling skills. Perhaps that's why DKNY just announced a collaboration with Eric Daman, costume designer of Gossip Girl, to design a legwear capsule collection for Fall. “I feel like I grew up with legwear in the '70s and '80s, and it’s great to see legwear being part of a woman’s ensemble, a defining piece of women’s ready-to-wear, said Daman. . . . “Hosiery is quite sexy. What we try to do in Gossip Girl is lots of texture. It makes the characters come alive . . . it gives a character like Blair life when she’s wearing a pencil skirt with distressed rib tights. It gives her look something special.”

Prices and more details on the collection.

Channel Your Inner Dancing Diva With Tights at the Gym

FitSugar — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:58:58 PDT

I get it - not many of you are thrilled about the idea of wearing leotards to the gym. They can be uncomfortable, add to the sweat factor, and they don't always stay put like traditional workout pants. But what about tights? If you were heading to a dance class or a Black Swan inspired workout, tights could be kind of fun. Especially when they come in fun colors like the ones above. Here's a full rundown on where to buy each pair.

Clockwise from top left: Footed Microfiber Tights ($5.50), Footless Leotards ($15), Hold & Stretch Stirrup Tights ($12), Spandex Jersey Legging ($66 for a 3-Pack), Stretch Knit Dance Leotards ($38), Opaque Microfiber Tights ($10)

Plush Fleece-Lined Tights Keep Little Legs Warm in Winter

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:00:00 PST

One of my son's classmates is a dress-lover. For the past four months she has refused to put on a pair of pants, preferring to wear tights and dresses to all manners of events. This was great at the beginning of the school year, but Northeast Winters aren't always conducive to her fashionable choices. After a few too many mornings fighting about single digit temperatures for the half a mile walk to school, the girl's mother threw up her hands.

Now I can't wait to tell them about Plush...for girls's Fleece-Lined Tights ($29). Available in both full leg and footless styles, the tights allow lil girls to keep warm and stylish at the same time. Using the formula the company perfected with its adult line of tights, the pint-sized versions are designed to protect infants through preteens from harsh Winter temperatures, and from early morning arguments about weather-appropriate clothing!

American Apparel's Mismatched Tights Are Right On Trend

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:00:58 PST

It's a mad, mismatched world! When learning to dress themselves, lil ones are taught to match their tops to their bottoms and their socks to their shoes. But conforming to society's matchy-matchy way of life isn't for everyone. It's when tots begin picking out their clothes and dressing themselves that their individual personalities shine through.

Lil ones who can't get enough of Little MissMatched's collection of mismatched, but coordinating socks, gloves, and leg warmers will flip for American Apparel's two-colored tights ($11). The opaque leg wear is available in six color combinations that allow youngsters to express themselves through their clothes. And for mamas who just can't get past the whole mismatched concept, head on over to FabSugar and take a look at how grown-ups are pairing contrasting patterns these days!

The Best of 2010: Fab Pieces You Just Had to Have This Year

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:00:14 PST

Throughout the year, we've kept you in the know and up to speed on what fabulous pieces you should snap up each season, and now it's time to take a look back at which Need Now posts had you guys talking most:

Check out the super-chic statement jackets we suggested.
See the colorful crop of shoes we offered up when Spring sprung.
You kept it cute with these sweet Spring shorts.
Easy and breezy was the name of the game for these cute little white dresses.
Once Summer rolled around, these snazzy beach totes were the center of attention.
We helped you find the ultimate pretty party-girl frock for your Summer wedding festivities.
As things cooled down, you slipped into cozy-chic tights.
Fall's classic-cool trousers helped us stay sophisticated.
When it came to finding Fall-fabulous coats, we had you covered.
You put your best foot forward in these fun Fall boots.

10 Fancy Fall Tights You Need Now - and How to Wear Them!

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:02 PDT

Summer is fun because you can wear your cutest dresses without tights, but Fall is equally nice because you can wear your cutest dresses with tights! Own a bright floral sundress that you want to get more use out of? Simply throw on a pair of cable-knit tights, and voilà, you're instantly Fall-ready. Or how about those leather shorts you sport sans tights for a night out? Some wild leopard legwear will make it way more roar-ific. There are endless options. Step inside to see 10 fancy, Fab-approved styles, and how to wear them!

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:22 PDT

House of Holland tights are back - FabSugar UK
Madonna slapped with Material Girl lawsuit - People
Get Whitney Port's look for less - Frugal Fashionista
British police officers banned from wearing sexy underwear while on duty - Stylelist
Elle offices closed due to bedbugs - Page Six
The downfall of American Apparel - The Cut
Watch Hilary Swank behind the scenes at InStyle's September cover shoot! - InStyle
Alexander Wang introduces the Anita bag - Bag Snob
Selfridges vs. Dolce & Gabbana - Vogue UK
Style spotlight: Dree Hemingway - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
FNO highlight-a-day: Ralph Lauren stages a Janelle Monáe concert - Vogue Daily
What to wear? Back-to-school milestones - College Fashion