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How you can and cannot wear tights: modern rules. How to break the tight-stocking etiquette Etiquette of black tights for a celebration

When I was asked to write something about nude tights, I spent a week walking the streets looking at women. And here are my observations. I must say that the horror of corporal tights is greatly exaggerated. In most cases when I saw a woman dressed horribly, flesh tights were the lesser evil in her appearance. Look, for example, at these photos. If we replace tights or take them off altogether, the overall impression of this will not greatly decrease. Therefore, if you are in doubt whether to wear pantyhose or not, start with a critical assessment of your image as a whole.

There are cases where tights look quite appropriate. Especially if you live an ordinary life and do not pretend to be a style guru and a connoisseur of trends;) Here is a quite common example: a closed knitted warm dress, boots. Bare feet would look weird here. Tight tights and a different tone, most likely, too.

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Often the presence of tights is due to the dress code. In this case, you need to choose tights that are as close as possible to your natural skin color.

True, one must understand that in reality a real strict dress code is not so common. The scariest thing I've ever seen is the business districts of Singapore when the girls from the offices went out for lunch. Tights, albeit thin, in hellish heat. Yes, often (we are talking about small employees) low-quality tights combined with cheap business clothes or a bank-hotel uniform is a pitiful sight.


Therefore, soberly assess the requirements of your superiors. Perhaps body tights are not such a mandatory thing. I also want to say that body tights are an indispensable thing for an “age” wardrobe and for women with a certain status, suggesting conservatism. Women over 50. School teachers, for example. And, accordingly, bodily tights are associated with these categories of citizens, and bring these notes to your image. So, when putting on body tights, think about whether you need such moods.

Most of the time, creepy skinny pantyhose looks are just mismatched pantyhose. Don't try to fake a tan. And in the same way, you don’t have to play with semitones. Just choose the shade closest to your skin. And no shine. By the way, high density often plays a minus. Therefore, tights should be thin and matte. Not like the examples below. The mulatto Hanga looks especially funny in beige tights.

Here are good options: you can’t immediately tell if there are tights or not.

Worse than ordinary body tights can only be body tights with a pattern. At a distance of two steps it seems that your legs are bruised, your veins protrude, or in general, that this is some kind of terrible skin disease.

What else is important to remember about tights: a protruding elastic band is a nightmare and a terrible anti-sex.

Tights - only with shoes with a closed toe. No open shoes, no cutout shoes. It's terrible, in my opinion. Of course, cutout tights were invented for open shoes. But it seems to me that in real life the contrast between the canvas of tights and bare fingers will be very noticeable. So I wouldn't wear it.

Another very controversial issue: bodily socks. It seems to me that if socks are visible, then it is better not to wear them. With shoes, nude socks only look good in sock ads.

Of course, there are stylizations when nude socks or stockings look cool. But here you need to soberly assess your stylistic possibilities and the quality of the wardrobe as a whole - whether you can “pull out” tights or will you look strange.

Socks under trousers are also ugly. Especially with heels.

But a fragment of a bare leg is the most interesting thing in a combination of cropped trousers and shoes, especially if the shoes are in a masculine style. Such dandyism.

Attention is riveted to this fragment. And bodily socks will be very noticeable, especially if they gather at least in a small, but crease in the bend of the leg. If you are cold, with oxfords and similar shoes, it is better to experiment with bright and funny socks, which can become a cool accent of the image. This number does not work with ballet flats, so ballet flats in combination with trousers are only bare legs.


In general, it seems to me that body tights are appropriate when it is important for you to look more conservative, elegant, and strict. If you are far from conservatism and elegance, but you still feel uncomfortable without tights, and colored or thick ones are not suitable, try experimenting with tights that imitate drawings on your leg.

Leg tights are like makeup for the face: they can complete the look, but they can ruin the whole impression if you make the wrong choice. When deciding what to wear with tights and stockings, and which model to prefer, take the time to find what suits you. Today, women have more freedom in choosing the type of tights for the office.

The color of stockings and tights for business style

With the choice of the color of business-style tights, many business women have problems. Fashion for stockings and tights changes frequently. Is it worth chasing her, sacrificing your taste? White tights may look stunning on the catwalk, but they are completely out of place in the office.

Nude office tights are the best option, especially for a conservative business.

It is best to choose a shade that is slightly darker than your skin tone. When buying sheer tights, check the color on the inside of the wrist, not on the back of the hand, as the arm is usually darker than the leg. When dressing in light colors in summer, choose tights as close to your natural skin tone as possible. Do not buy tan tights - they look bad on the leg and can be very different in shade from the rest of the tan on the body.

And with what to wear tights in black, dark gray or blue? Such models also occupy an important position in the business wardrobe. They always look good with dark skirts and make legs look slimmer. Remember only one thing: such tights should sit flawlessly so that the color is evenly distributed over the entire leg and dark stripes do not form under the knee.

Matte black or dark tights are acceptable with shorter skirts and look great in winter. Such tights decorate the leg very much, especially if their color is in harmony with the color of the skirt and shoes. Opaque tights are suitable for casual wear and shoes. Always opt for matte tights over shiny tights.

Stockings with sandals and open shoes

According to ladies' etiquette, it is not recommended to wear tight stockings with sandals or open shoes. This looks ugly.

With trousers, wear socks, stockings or opaque tights that match the color of the trousers. If you have been wearing knee-high trousers all day, and in the evening you are going to go out somewhere in a fashionable dress, then do not forget to take off your knee-highs in advance so that the traces of the gum have time to disappear (the mark lasts for about three hours); remember, with age, these marks remain for a longer time than in youth.


In a conservative business, tights are a must in the office, no matter how hot it is outside: bare legs are intimate, only allowed outside of work. After all, how often do you meet men in the office walking around without socks? Many companies now produce tights in which the leg feels good in hot weather. But if the street is insanely stuffy and walking in pantyhose is unbearable, then there is another option: put on a pantsuit without socks. Of course, you must have a flawless pedicure.


In a non-conservative business, you can go without tights in the summer, as long as your legs are well-groomed. Do not forget about pedicure, epilation and moisturize your skin well. You can also use tinting sprays that even out skin tone, creating the optical effect of tights.

Many fashion experts call nylon tights a relic from the 90s. Do they have the right to exist in the women's wardrobe? What kind of tights to choose then: black, nude or colored; dense or thin? And what about the office dress code?

Igor Chapurin, designer

Igor Chapurin advises using self-tanning to give your legs a tan, and in cold weather and in winter, wear tight tights

Tights fell out of favor during the dominance of the "naturalness" trend, but no one completely discounted them. Yes, today their alternative options are more in demand - stockings, leggings and high socks, but you should not refuse pantyhose for everyone overnight. Which tights to choose is a very individual question. As for the colored ones, leave them for the clothing of the subcultures.

Black tight tights may well fit into a set with, for example, rich gray or beige colors. Nude tights are a versatile option that goes with just about anything, but avoid glitter, which can make the look too frisky. Today it is really bad manners.

Igor Chapurin

designer

To give the legs tan shade it is better to use a tint cream. tight tights wear in winter or cold weather. It is more correct to choose a cotton composition, then they will feel comfortable on the skin.

Matte tights great option for fall. They perfectly complement demi-season outfits. Both types are most suitable for clothing formats such as suits and skirts. They are not striking, and their smooth texture fits wonderfully into a business look.

To the combination black pantyhose with other things you need to approach very carefully. They are able to create a contrast that can both decorate and destroy the image. However, they are able to look great with colored shoes or clothes.

Textured or patterned tights more suitable for the most slender figure, for young girls. They go well with colorful dresses and bright shoes. For example, a couple of seasons ago we made reversible tights that were perfectly black on the front and surprised with bright colors on the back. Such style dualism can only be welcomed, although not every girl will decide on it. .

"Lady Mail.Ru" considers Amal Clooney's black tight tights and Kate Middleton's flesh-colored tights without shine to be a good choice

Gosha Kartsev, stylist

I take it as basic only two types of tights: black dense without a gap and solid, which are not visible at all. The main requirement for tights is that they should be free of lycra glitter and fit you. Nylon tights are possible if they are not shiny and matched to your skin tone, but in photographs they can let you down. Social events often involve bare legs, these are the features of the dress code.

In winter, you must wear tights! You can even wear them with trousers if you are really cold. The main thing is to choose high shoes, for example. In the cold season, it is appropriate to wear tight and matte tights. They should be a continuation of your image and in no case an accent!

Gosha Kartsev

stylist

Is it allowed to wear dark tights with light or bright dresses? It is very difficult and always individual. A light or bright dress is possible with dark tights, but only if they match the color of the shoes as much as possible.

As for tights with a pattern or plain colored, then for me this is the maximum crime. This is a very subtle style decision that requires the introduction of a specialist. The maximum, where possible, is the podium, shooting and children in kindergarten.

Singer Gluck "oZa believes that tights are not a component of the bow, but an element that can decorate clothes or emphasize the severity of your image

I go most of the time no pantyhose. When it comes to a stage image or a social event, artists do not have to dress like all people. In most cases, I go outside, to work, to meet friends, go on tour without pantyhose, because I like it better.

I don't walk long distances, so I'm not afraid to be outside for a short time, even if it's winter, without pantyhose at all. I prefer black tights, and then in some exceptional cases. As for colored ones, to be honest, I don’t remember the last time I wore them.

Natalia Chistyakova-Ionova

singer

It seems to me that tights are more attractive when they are dense, but I do not rule out the possibility that I can wear black tights 20-30 den under a light dress.

I only resort to pantyhose when I want to complete my look. some zest. Tights are not a component, but an element that can decorate clothes or emphasize the severity of your image.

The main thing is that tights are of high quality and feel comfortable in them: choose cotton tights or from those materials that are pleasant to the skin and after a few hours of wearing do not cause negative emotions. I think it's right that tights are part of the office dress code. It seems to me that study and work are not the places where you need to express yourself with the help of clothes.

Should I wear tights in winter? Yes, wear. Not every girl has the opportunity to flaunt on the street without pantyhose, you need to take care of your health and not catch a cold. Fashion is cyclical, so I do not rule out that it will be fashionable to wear colored tights, for example. And in the wardrobe of every woman must be stockings! I do not know a single man who would not like to look at a woman in beautiful lingerie and stockings.

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There are a large number of types of tights: for children, teenagers, women and pregnant women, mesh, nylon, demi-season, warm fleece or terry, but one basic rule applies to everyone - it is bad form to wear torn or darned tights. It is also very important to correctly combine tights with clothes and shoes so as not to look ridiculous:

  • you can not wear white tights under dark clothes, and tight black tights under light light clothes;
  • pantyhose with overflow quite plump legs;
  • if there is a print with imitation stockings, it should not be visible;
  • dark and multi-colored products do not fit light shoes;
  • it is better not to combine sandals and tights, but modern fashion even allows this - dense bright tights with sandals look quite stylish under the appropriate outfit, and if you work in the office and you need to wear this wardrobe item even in summer, choose the lightest so that they are invisible;
  • fishnet or patterned tights are not suitable for everyday wear or a business suit, but for a party this is an excellent choice;
  • under boots, choose tight tights, with shoes wear products of medium density.

A wide range in the online store "Intimo"

On the pages of the online store site you will find tights for any occasion (for pregnant women, wedding, for tightening and correction, with a pattern, erotic, plain and combined), in a wide price range. We present goods from well-known and trusted manufacturers from Ukraine, Turkey, Taiwan, Italy, China, and the USA. For the convenience of ordering, a filter has been developed on the site, taking into account all the characteristics of this product: price, type, color, size, brand and country, density (from 8 den, in which even in the summer heat it is easy and comfortable, up to 200 den), fit, material , drawing type. We constantly monitor the latest in this industry, so we always update and supplement the catalog with new products.

Where to buy women's tights in Ukraine (Kyiv, Kharkov, Lviv, Dnipro)

You can buy high-quality, fashionable or classic, beautiful and comfortable women's tights in the "Intimo" online store. You can place an order yourself online or through the specified contacts. We guarantee the high quality of our products, excellent service and fast delivery, and a constant system of discounts, seasonal sales and promotions will make your purchase even more profitable. When buying in the amount of 1000 UAH, delivery to any point in Ukraine is completely free. Delivery in Ukraine is made by proven transport companies "Nova Poshta" and "Ukrposhta". We accept all types of payment: cash and bank transfer.