Every year, it seems that just when you’ve perfected that tan, it’s time to cover up those gams again. Luckily, designers are spicing up those standard black tights with all sorts of creative patterns, prints, and hues. Having something to hide never looked so good.


Close-Knit
They’re Rodarte—er, Urban Outfitters! UO’s Trellis Tights (1)($38, online only) look a lot like the (much more expensive) designer tights of the moment.

Tattoo You
If you’ve ever wanted the look of some tough ink but couldn’t handle the pain, just pick up a pair of Bebaroque’s Feather Tights (2)(₤20), and no one will be any the wiser.

Flower Power
Paging Donna Martin! Chloe’s Floral Print Tights (3)($145) have us waxing nostalgic about old school Beverly Hills 90210 in the best way possible.

Connect the Dots
Indulge your inner pretty princess in these Polka-Dot Tights (4)($28) from Anthropologie. The navy color keeps legs looking more sweet and subtle than in-your-face.

Will Work For Tights
Even though these limited-edition Chanel Two-Tone Tights (5)($439) are sold out and discontinued nearly everywhere, we had to include them because they are just that hot. Seriously, we’d sell our organs for these things.

On Stripe
Sonia Rykiel is rocking our world this season, and these Sonia Sonia Rykiel Cotton Stripe Tights (6)($85) are no exception.

Am I Blue?
We’re not quite sure why, but blue tights are popping up everywhere this fall. Get in style instantly by pairing TopShop Light Blue 50 Denier Tights (7)($8) with black booties.

~Courtney Stoutamire