If you’re looking forward to styling layers (upon layers) of clothes for your winter wardrobe, the best tights are great for this time of year. When you feel like wearing a wool skirt, a long-sleeve dress, or a leather blazer with shorts, there’s a hosiery that will work for you. Classic black tights will always have a place in our top drawer, but there are plenty more designs (hi, lace tights) to choose from nowadays.
Grab yourself a pair of opaque tights to go with oversized button-ups and chunky boots, or lean into the ’90s with sheer tights that look great with a T-shirt, miniskirt, and loafer combo. Want to go bold with some patterned tights instead? We found animal prints, and sparkly tights for upcoming holiday parties, and we can’t forget trending red tights (which are everywhere, BTW!). If you’re looking for tummy control, shaping tights from the likes of Spanx and Commando will keep you snatched from morning to night.
Below, we polled our team and close friends to share the best tights for women, and included a breakdown on fabric, thickness, and of course, the quality of each. Choose from classic low-denier pantyhose to high-fashion takes from the likes of Gucci and Prada, plus innovative options from Sheertex tights.
Our Top Picks:
- Best Shaping Tights: Calzedonia 50 Denier Total Shaper Tights, £11.99
- Best Opaque Tights: Commando Ultimate Opaque Matte Tights, £34
- Best Rip-Resistant Tights: Sheertex Classic Sheer Tights, £35
- Best Coloured Tights: HeyUU Semi-Opaque Tights, £7.99
- Best Patterned Tights: Polka-Dot Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights, £35
- Best Designer Tights: Gucci Jacquard-Knit Tights, £250