If you’ve been itching to find an in with polka-dot prints but don’t know where to start, tights are a great way to incorporate the trendy pattern subtly. While not exactly snow-friendly, a short hemline is a failsafe option to wear with tights, but a midi-length skirt and a pair of Mary Jane flats works just as well to offer a little pop of pattern around the ankle.
8. Sheer black tights
You can find a pair of sheer black tights on the runway each season because it’s a true wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. Sheer black tights span all styles and aesthetics—they can make an outfit feel more edgy, sophisticated, or polished depending on what you style them with, and there’s no “wrong” way to wear them.
Tip: What does DEN mean for tights?
You’ve definitely seen this term when buying tights—but what does the term DEN actually mean? DEN stands for “denier,” and refers to the weight of the tights yarn per 9,000 meters in grams. The higher the DEN or denier, the heavier the yarn and the more opaque your tights will be. Most tights start at 10 DEN, making them very thin and sheer, and anything over 40 DEN is considered opaque.
