College Fashion Trend: Opaque Tights
Move over, leggings - this winter, there’s a hot new trend in legware that’s much more chic. If you can’t guess by the title of this article; I’m talking about opaque tights.
We saw the look all over the runways, and now the opaque tights trend has finally hit the streets (not to mention all the college campuses.) They’re everywhere - paired with ankle boots, dresses, and even shorts.
Opaque tights truly are this year’s leggings are a must-have trendy item that works in so many different outfits. The most popular tights are opaque black, but the look also works with bright colors from red to electric blue.
Edie in her opaque tights.
Why Tights Rock
Let me just take a second to say that I’m obsessed with this trend! Tights are a fab way to wear your fall dresses into winter (hello stretching the clothing budget), and a huge bonus - most are inexpensive! Also, I love the throwback to Edie Sedgwick and the 60’s mod look (see photo on the right - how fabulous does Edie look?) But here’s the best part - tights actually do keep your legs warm!
How To Wear Opaque Tights
Tights are so versatile and they truly work with tons of different looks! Here are a few tips to get you started rocking this trend.
- Try them with a sweater dress. Talk about cozy chic! Try a sweater dress over black opaque tights with cute ankle boots for effortless style.
- Use bright colors sparingly. Remember that if you rock brightly colored opaque tights, keep the rest of your outfit simple and let your legs be the focus.
- Try them with a party dress. Glam up your going-out look and stay warm while you walk to the bars or parties! Pair a sparkly dress with opaque tights, hot accessories and peep toe heels!
- Try matching your shoes. Wear your tights with flats or heels in the same color for a look that makes your legs look a mile long!
- Remember: Opaque, not semi opaque! There IS a difference. Opaque is hot this season, while semiopaque tights just look dated and are also much less slimming for your legs.
Shop This Trend
 Xhilaration Low Rise Tights $5.99 |
Sparkle & Fade Opaque Tights $12.00 |
 Hot Sox Metallic Tights $18.00 |
What do you think of the opaque tights trend? Do you love it as much as I do, or are you going to rock bare legs this winter instead? Take the poll below and let me know your opinions in the comments!
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Just had to comment on this - I love this trend and I’m glad to see it here on the site. Black tights are so hot and I love how they go with so many outfits and different types of weather. And they really are warm too just like you say.
Thanks for posting the hot trends and I’ll be checking back for updates of course :)
— Gemma
Aw, thanks Gemma, and yay I’m happy you like the tights too, I’m really obsessed haha
Opaque tights are my favorite trend this season! i love how great the look with everything, and the come in so many colors! at my college, alot of people are still wearing mini skirts! i’m glad you’re trying to teach people layering CAN BE cute!
Briana-
I added you to my link list (Hip Links), and please know that it is honestly never my intention to be unfair.
Love your blog as well…
Chanel
hey,
I know this might seem a bit weird a guy commenting on this but the site was left up after my girlfriend left. She wears tights all the time to keep warm and i think there quite attractive. I wear a really thin pair of pants to work and get cold all the time, if only they made mens tights, they look quite comfy as well? :P..
Francis
Chanel - Thanks so much hun xoxo
Francis - Haha, my boyfriend loves tights on me too - for some reason tights and leggings seem like a favorite of boys everywhere. But, I gotta say, mens tights would not be cute… peter pan anyone? Thanks for commenting, a guys opinion is always welcome here of course!
Hello Girlies,
You gals want my two cents here it is,,,
First off you girls put off leggings because of comfort issues, But why wear heels then? This is a look that I personally love on a girl. Not due to the fact that I love to look at girls legs, (If you didn’t know I’m a leg and butt man), but I feel that this a professional look for a girl and at the same time super cute. If you really want a guys attention maybe sexually but to show that you like to look nice from time to time. If a girl is wearing something interesting she would get my attention 50% of the time but with the proper attire, hint hint, she would not cease to amaze me. Definately a thumbs up, so why not.
Best Wishes,
Eric
OPAQUE IS that WHAT these thick Black Tights that every young women wear are called…? i Abhor them..Hate them …my grandaughter she.s 17 wears them all the time..when she,s finished with them ,i have them and let my Cat play with them ,they get ripped to shreds…..or i cut them up into plant ties for my garden.
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Hey ladies,
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