In lieu of my last post, which featured two girls in cheerful colors—one in bright pink tights—I received an email from a reader wondering how to pull off such vibrant leg wear, without resembling a clown…
Dear SP,
I love color, and I loved the picture of the two girls in your last post wearing such daring and bright colors. The pink tights are fantastic! It actually inspired me to purchase a pair of autumn-inspired rust-colored tights in hope I would be able to incorporate some pops of color into my mostly gray and black winter wardrobe. However, once I got them home I realized I had no clue how to wear them! I tried them on under a black skirt, which just didn’t look right. Then, I slipped them on under a jean skirt…much cuter, but then the dilemma of what shoes to wear arose. Help! I really want to get some wear out of these fun tights and would love your help on how to do so!
Thanks!
AL
Dear AL~
Colored tights are tricky, especially when it comes to hues that are a little less obvious in their boldness, such as rust, dark cranberry or dark turquoise but are not at as straightforward as black or gray. So, my advice would be this:
- Pair these tights with more neutral colors such as denim, like the skirt you mentioned, or my favorite option, gray skirts and dresses. By opting for a neutral color as your main article of clothing, it allows you to show off more of your brightly-colored legs without overwhelming the whole outfit.
- For shoes, I would opt for brown, camel or tan boots. Depending on the look you are going for, try a Frye-type boot for more casual look, and high-heeled boots for dressier occasions. If you are not into boots or heels, jump on the “flats” bandwagon and slip on these cuties from Urban Outfitters to create a low-key look.
Great example from Paul Smith on how to neutralize bright tights.
If you decide you want to be a bit more daring and edgy, try donning bold fuchsia or purple tights to amp up a plain black dress. Complete the look with knee high black boots, round-toe black pumps or flats. Give these ideas a try and let me know how it goes! Good luck and remember, have fun! SPxx
I love this dress. And, those tights…gorgeous!
Tags: bright tights, how-tos, Paul Smith, Urban Outfitters
November 8, 2008 at 7:07 pm |
such cute tights!!!
December 30, 2008 at 6:53 pm |
How about a strapless satin ruffle dress in black, with black opaque tights & burgundy peep-toe wedge slingbacks?
December 31, 2008 at 3:48 am |
That sounds cute! Thanks for the great idea!
February 9, 2009 at 5:42 pm |
i love colored tights! i just got these adorale heels that would look great with some but i can only find them online and im a little afraid of ordering clothes, in case they might not fit. do you no were i can buy them for possibly less then $10?
February 18, 2009 at 4:00 pm |
Hi!
Yes, I know lots of places. Actually, I will put together a fun post about bright tights! 🙂 Thanks for reading!
February 18, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
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November 13, 2009 at 7:50 am |
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Thanks Oringina x
November 28, 2009 at 2:29 pm |
Great post! 😀 I’ve never been brave enough to rock colored tights, but you make it look so easy with these examples.
June 13, 2010 at 7:34 pm |
thanks for the brilliant tips.
i was just wondering but i’ve just purchased a new pair of bright pink stockings as well as black lace stockings.
now how could i pull these items of for winter?
thanks
(: