When you feel like wearing a wool skirt, a long-sleeve dress, or a blazer with shorts, the best tights are the perfect layer. Classic black tights will always have a place in our top drawer, but there are plenty of other designs to choose from nowadays. Grab yourself a pair of opaque tights to go with oversized button-ups and chunky boots, or lean into the ’90s with sheer tights that look great with a miniskirt and loafer combo.
Want to go bold with some patterned tights instead? We found cute sparkly polka dot tights for upcoming holiday parties and date nights. We can't forget trending red tights (which are everywhere this season , BTW). And if you're looking for tummy control, shaping tights from Sheertex will keep you snatched from morning to night.
Below, we polled fashion creators, stylists, and editors to share their recs, and included a breakdown on fabric, thickness, and of course, the quality of each. The best tights, at a glance Best Shaping Tights: Sheertex Classic Sheer Tights , $26 Best Opaque Tights: Frola 80 Denier Semi Opaque Footed Pantyhose Tights , $9 Best Sheer Tights: HUE Womens Opaque Sheer Tights , $13 Best Colored Tights: Sheertex Cherry Semi Opaque Rip-Resist Tights , $26 Best Patterned Tights: Calzedonia Sheer 30 Denier Dotted Glitter Tights , $20 Best Designer Tights : Gucci GG Knit Tights , $340 All your tights questions, answered The Glamour team reviewed Sheertex tights a few years ago, and they're still just as good today. The main thing the .