If you haven’t noticed, it is cold outside. This is a month where the
high temperatures rival the low temperatures in the months of spring. Everyone
walks around with massive parkas, scarves covering the entire face, and thick
heavy boots. We all might as well be Ralphie’s bother from A Christmas Story. All our cute clothes (and shoes!) fall to the
wayside, and most of us would prefer not to leave the house as opposed to be
seen in our long johns. The question that begs to be asked is how does one look
fresh and cute in 18 layers of wool? Believe me when I say it can be done. There are two essential pieces
of hosiery that play a major role in keeping warm during these long winter
months. Those are knee highs and tights. Notice I didn’t say panty hose. These
aren’t your mother’s accessories. It took me a while to realize the benefits of
wearing knee highs with my flats, or even my heels. The great thing is that
there are so many stores selling both patterned knee highs and tights that you
won’t look like a little old lady on her way to market when you wear them. I
myself have several beige pairs I am able to wear with any look, any shoe. They
have a great diamond weave to them that give my feet interest without deterring
from the rest of my look. More importantly they shield the top of my foot from
the harsh wind and cold. Tights are quickly becoming my
favorite thing, possibly ever. This fall I had a desk job so I got to wear my
skirts and high heel shoes that were detrimental to wear during retail work. As
the weather turned cold, I noticed not only my co-workers, but celebrities
(like the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker) were turning to the patterned tight. The
things they can do with nylon these days is quite amazing, and go past your run-of-the-mill
fishnet, which tend to be a little too Kelly Bundy or “Pretty Woman” for some.
Just like my knee highs, I love a good diamond design but they are also
available in argyle, lace, pinstripes and much, much more. Be bold and rock a
gray or black wool dress with brightly hued opaque tights and your favorite
boots. Take it a step further and wear your sexiest black peep-toe shoes.
Peep-toe only though, let’s not revive the 80s and wear strappy sandals with
panty hose. If rocking a colored peep, opt for black tights for a sleek look.
While white tights bring a fresh “mod’ feel to your wardrobe when balanced with
orange or fuchsia sheath dresses left over from summer. Winter-time blues get
everyone down, and dressing like an explorer to Antarctica
is the easiest cause. That doesn’t mean busting out shorts and tank tops is the
answer, but showing a little (covered) leg is a great start.
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a desk job so I got to wear my
skirts and high heel shoes that were detrimental to wear during retail work. As
the weather turned cold, I noticed not only my co-workers, but celebrities
(like the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker) were turning to the patterned tight. The
things they can do with nylon these days is quite amazing, and go past your run-of-the-mill
fishnet, which tend to be a little too Kelly Bundy or “Pretty Woman” for some.
Just like my knee highs, I love a good diamond design but they are also
available in argyle, lace, pinstripes and much, much more. Be bold and rock a
gray or black wool dress with brightly hued opaque tights and your favorite
boots. Take it a step further and wear your sexiest black peep-toe shoes.
Peep-toe only though, let’s not revive the 80s and wear strappy sandals with
panty hose. If rocking a colored peep, opt for black tights for a sleek look.
While white tights bring a fresh “mod’ feel to your wardrobe when balanced with
orange or fuchsia sheath dresses left over from summer. 
