Keep it Tights II: Patterns & Prints

Now that you know how to wear'em you need to know where to find'em.  I've been scouring the net for the best and funkiest tights. Here they are:

mytights.com

This is a European site so make sure to click on the US Flag icon located at the top right to ensure you are viewing American prices.

Jonathan Aston Footless Ringers $13.49$ / Celeste Stein Heaven Flowers Tights (218)$19.95 / Religion Union Jack Leggings $51.99 / Bebaroque Tawney Tights $37.14 / Jonathan Aston Spot Seam Tights $11.89

My favorites: Religion Union Jack Leggings, Jonathan Aston Spot Seam Tights

footraffic.com

Pablo Adult Tight $18 (a part of 3 for $39)/ Cotton Tights, IvoryPeacock $19.50 / Turq Paisley Adult Tight $18 (a part of 3 for $39) / Fuscia $12

My favorite: Cotton Tights, IvoryPeacock

And I've saved the best for last:

americanapparel.com

RSAPHTC Opaque Two Color Pantyhose $16

Solange wore these on the August cover Rap-Up. The tights come in a variety of colors, my favorite color combo of the pantyhose is picture above (raisin/twilight).

And of course there are the usual unicolor, lace, checkered, and seam tights.

If you're unsure about revealing a lot of a bold pattern, wear the tights with shorts or a tunic top/shirt dress and then for shoes wear a pair of thigh high boots like the ones here (which I actually just purchased). This way you can be bold without feeling really exposed or "out there."

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Keep it Tights

Tights season is back ladies! Pair them with shirts/tunics, shorts, skirts, and dresses to create a variety of different looks.  Peep the Polyvore sets and keep reading. Enjoy :)

Keep it Tights by vBARBIEv featuring Dorothy Perkins

What's so Fab About Tights?

1. Create an aesthetically pleasing look. Tights add dimension and texture. 
2. Turn a shirt/tunic into a dress. If there's a  shirt/tunic you'd love to wear as a (mini) dress pair it with opaque tights. Make sure that the shirt/tunic covers your bum and that it isn't too form-fitting. I've done this look before and it worked really well!
3. Summer look turned winter.  Whether or not spring/summer items will look good with tights depends on the material and style of the piece. 
4. Expands the "fun" and "interesting" elements of an outfit. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF COLORED AND PRINTED TIGHTS! While pairing colored/printed tights with an outfit can be very tricky, it's also easier than it looks. Make sure that the tights coordinate with your outfit!  A couple of things you can do to avoid feeling and looking a member of Barnum & Bailey Circus:
1. Completely match the tights with your outfit, i.e., purple tights with purple dress. It's ok to match sometimes.
2. Pair bright tights with darker colors.
3. When pairing printed tights with other printed clothing, only the top or the bottom should be printed, not both. Top, bottom, and tights can be printed but you had better know what you're doing!

Pictures from imagenandstylenews.com

I encourage everyone to own at least a pair of dark purple or navy blue  tights. Black tights are a staple, but in my opinion dark purple are navy blue are also "neutral" colors as far as tights are concerned. They are an interesting addition without being too out there.

DISCLAIMER: Tights are NOT leggings or pants! Some tunics will simply be too short to wear with tights, plus, nobody wants to see your underwear!

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