Shopping for Floral Tights

Choose Your Season

When shopping for floral tights, it is important to decide which season you are shopping for. For example, thicker tights (sometimes known as “sweater tights” due to their sweater-like material) in darker hues are best for winter, as they’ll keep your legs warm when you want to wear a dress or skirt in colder temperatures. A more transparent pair of tights in a lighter shade is perfect for those spring days when you’re sick of wearing pants, but it’s not quite warm enough to go bare-legged. Tights that mix fabrics, such as a pair made from a woven sheen with a thicker floral overlay, work best for fall.

Keep Your Wardrobe in Mind

Once you know what season you are shopping for, finding a pair to complement your fall, winter, or spring wardrobe won’t be difficult. However, it’s important to keep your current wardrobe in mind when you’re shopping for floral tights. Before you head out, browse the colors and styles of dresses and skirts you already have and will likely pair with your floral tights. For example, if you have lots of neutral-colored or basic pieces, you’ll want to pair them with a bolder-colored or busier tight. However, if your wardrobe is already full of wild prints and colors, you’ll want to stick to a more basic floral tight.

Places to Shop

Urban Outfitters offers a wide selection of floral tights all year round in an array of baby florals as well as bigger, bolder prints. Their Burnout Floral Tight, $14, features a basic, medium-sized floral design in gray over a lighter gray tight. This pair is perfect if you’re looking for a versatile piece that is easily dressed up or down. Pair them with a darker-hued skirt, sweater, and Doc Martens to look on-trend at school this fall, or wear them with a chic black dress and booties for a perfect going-out look. If you’re looking for something a bit more daring, check out the Printed Floral Fishnet Tight, $14, which blends subtle pastels and a sexy fishnet pattern with a sweet floral overlay. Browse your nearest UO store for convenience or their online store for a wider selection.

Polyvore is a great option for shopping for floral tights online. This fashion-forward website offers everything from sheer tights with bright floral patterns to floral leggings that incorporate lace, stripes, or polka dots. You’ll find full-length tights, tights that are cropped at the ankle (these look great with a pair of ballet flats!), and even floral biker shorts, which can add a fun, 80s touch to a short, swingy skirt or mini-dress.

Finally, eBay is a great place to browse if you just can’t seem to find your pair of dream tights anywhere else. On eBay, you’ll find vintage styles and unique patterns you my not see at chain stores or on major shopping websites, which is great for the adventurous fashionista who doesn’t want to look like every other gal. Careful to check the seller’s listing, photos, and description carefully, though, so you are sure to get a quality product.