As a pale, ghostly Irish person who is incapable of self-tanning, I always feel a little happy when bare-leg season comes to an end and tights become essential. Never again will I blind people when I wish to wear a dress! However, I know a lot of people who are reluctant to wear tights and who have a hard time choosing shoes that don’t remind them of their school uniform days. Boots are frequently the go-to shoe choice, but I’m here to inform you that there are many more shoe options that complement tights even more than bare legs.
Let’s be honest: Tights are essential come wintertime. Sure, you can wear skin-tone-appropriate sheer tights, but when the temperature dips to single digits, nothing beats a pair of 60-denier tights. However, as the six ensembles below demonstrate, they have the ability to unify your appearance and provide that warm elegance we all aim for at this time of year, so they don’t have to be just a useful addition to your ensembles.
See which shoes, as recommended by some of Instagram’s most stylish influencers, go best with tights by continuing to scroll.
THE BEST SHOES TO WEAR WITH TIGHTS IN WINTER, ACCORDING TO A FASHION EDITOR
1. Loafers
Style Notes: Although wearing tights and loafers may remind you of your high school days, you may change your appearance from that of a schoolgirl to that of a fashionable French girl with some stylish styling. Consult Léna Farouil, a Parisian influencer, for advice.
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Commando
Ultimate Opaque Matte Tights
$42
On extremely cold days, opt for opaque tights.
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Chunky Leather Loafers
$219
I was drawn to the thick soles. Increases the basket
KHAITE
Alessio Textured-Leather Loafers
$1200
Very stylish! These would never be found in a schoolyard.
H&M
Loafers
$35
A great pair from the high street.
2. Knee-High Boots
Style Notes: Black tights and knee-high boots were designed to go together. To be honest, no combo gets me as many compliments as this one.
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Wolford
Individual 10 Tights
$55
For long-lasting, reasonably priced tights, Wolford will always be the preferred brand.
ZARA
Leather Knee High Boots
$169
The contrasting turned-up detail has a high-end appearance.
Reformation
Remy Knee Boots
$478
These are also available in burgundy, leopard, and dark brown, but the black feels so timeless.
MANGO
Leather Boots
$200
Mango’s boot selection this season is fantastic.
3. Slingbacks
Style Notes: Having a high-end shoe in your collection is worthwhile as party season is almost approaching. In addition to being the epitome of style, slingback kitten heels go well with tights, so you won’t have to freeze on your Christmas night out.
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Falke
Matte Deluxe Tights
$42
One of the tights brands that our editors enjoy the most.
Miu Miu
Patent Leather Slingbacks With Buckles
$1290
Beautiful.
COS
Pointed Leather Slingback Kitten Heels
$190
ZARA
Suede Kitten Heel Slingbacks
$70
These are so elegant.
