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9 Fun (And Grown-Up) Ways To Wear Tights This Season

From embracing bold colours to taking them into the evening.

By Jessica Davis
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Although tights were out of favour in fashion for some time (with most of us aiming to get through winter without putting a pair on), the last few seasons has seen the likes of Saint Laurent, Céline, Chanel, Tom Ford and Gucci (whose were crystal-embellished no less) jump back onto team tights. Still not convinced? Here, we round up 10 fun (and grown-up) ways to wear them for the season ahead.

Be bold

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If the latest collection from Tom Ford is anything to go by, when it comes to tights: the bolder, the better. If you really want to embrace Ford's head-turning look, match the rest of your outfit to the statement print.

Brighten up your classics

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If going head-to-toe print á la Tom Ford is too daunting for you, instead, inject just one bright colour into your ensemble. This pop of red instantly elevates her monochromatic look.

After dark

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Alexander Wang's final fashion show proved that tights really shouldn't be left in your school uniform days. Paired with elegant patent black heels and a slinky dress, take them into the evening and get ready for your outfit to ooze attitude.

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Make it quirky

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Although tights have the potential for excellent evening wear, they can also be used to inject a little bit of fun into an ensemble, which Alexa Chung proves with her spotty offering.

Add some sparkle

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Fishnets often have connotations of grunge when it comes to the catwalk. However, Son Jung Wan gave them a very girly update at New York Fashion Week by adding sparkly embellishments. These would work well for a special occasion – team with a champagne satin slip dress and dainty heels.

Colour block

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It looks as if Kendall Jenner has been channelling Gossip Girl's Blair Warldorf of late with her colour-block tights and school girl uniform. Her supermodel twist though? Sky-high heels and a fashionable faux-fur coat. We will be following suit.

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Embrace lace

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Lace tights can be a great way of adding a little texture into your look – and injecting a bit of attitude in the way a bare leg would not.

Team with sandals

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The age-old rule that you can't wear socks with your sandals is well and truly out of the window as Valentino proved during its couture show last month. The house teamed extravagant feathered heels with tights. Say goodbye to cold legs on your next evening out.

Layer them up

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An even bolder way to tap into the tights trend this season is to layer them up with socks and heels. Here, this Fendi print is perfectly complimented by the chunky ankle sock and buckled shoe.

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