Patterned Tights – Compare and Buy Online
Though tights were once seen as a primarily functional item of clothing, covering your legs and keeping out the cold, in recent years they have increasingly been used to make fashion statements and are frequently the focal point of an entire outfit. Whilst many women team a dark outfit or classic ‘little black dress’ with brightly coloured tights, particularly daring ladies such as Daisy Lowe and Solange Knowles who recently wore a pair of bright pink horse patterned tights are stepping out in patterned hosiery.
A huge number of designers dressed their models in patterned tights for the catwalk shows of their Autumn/Winter ‘08 collections, and they were particularly popular with the likes of Jaeger London, Eley Kishimoto, Louise Goldin and Paul Smith Women. Though there are endless possibilities regarding the patterns tights are available in, ranging from everything from stars to animal print, butterflies to fruit, this season checked and paisley tights appear to be especially on-trend. Additionally, though the safe option would be to wear a pair of brightly patterned tights with something very plain, most designers clashed them with clothing that was equally as patterned.
Patterned tights don’t necessarily have to be brightly coloured and attention grabbing, as plain black tights with an understated pattern woven into them are also available. These are perfect for adding a quirky yet subtle twist to a sophisticated ensemble, as has been demonstrated by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Leighton Meester on the popular television program ‘Gossip Girl’.
Yet patterned hosiery isn’t just for adults, and a vast amount of childrens’ tights are available in fun and colourful patterns, perfect for girls who don’t need to worry about whether their legwear is suitable for a formal function!