To wear tights or not?

[Sierrah]

I don’t usually wear skirts in the winter but the long boots that fall just under the knees with a pair of stocking usually keep me fairly warm if I do.

 

[shannyk]

Got a run in my pantyhose yesterday on my way to work so I popped in to the store to buy a pair of black tights but they had nothing plain. I picked up black/white/grey argyle and they looked great with my skirt. At first I hesitated because at 56, looking trendy sometimes just looks as though you’re refusing to grow up but in this case it looked fine. DH suggested I should get several more pairs but at $16 a pop I don’t think that’s going to happen. My only complaint is that they don’t fit as well as pantyhose. I almost feel I should wear panties over the tights so that I don’t always feel like they’re falling down.

I find I always have to buy tights one size bigger than usual to avoid this very problem. Maybe my legs from toe to hip are longer than average or something?

 

[EvelynEVF]

Tights make me squirm. I am a huge fan of silk long underwear under my skirts. Lands End makes it in cream and black, and in a couple different lengths, too, so it can look like tights if you want. They aren’t nearly as “sticky” as tights, so static isn’t as much of an issue.

 

[Phemie]

I find I always have to buy tights one size bigger than usual to avoid this very problem. Maybe my legs from toe to hip are longer than average or something?

I solved the problem: I cut the legs off the damaged pantyhose and pulled the panty over the tights – now I’m comfortable and no one’s the wiser. I don’t think buying larger would solve the problem, I think that would just make them saggy.

 

[TinaG]

One problem with black tights is the opposite sex, who seem to find them very interesting. I just let black tights peep between a boot top and a knee-length skirt, or longer. Otherwise I feel immodest.

Tights cut the edge off the wind but unless they are thick they do nothing about ambient cold. A long warm wool skirt does wonders, and can end mid-calf over a boot. Wear another underneath if it is really cold for additional insulation. It is a LOT warmer than pants.

-Tina

 

[TinaG]

I solved the problem: I cut the legs off the damaged pantyhose and pulled the panty over the tights – now I’m comfortable and no one’s the wiser. I don’t think buying larger would solve the problem, I think that would just make them saggy.

Have you tried garters? I don’t have this problem but maybe it will help.

 

[LynnNH]

Like a couple other have said, I wear “thermies” or long underwear under my skirts, and wear warm socks. I usually wear long skirts, so what you see is just the socks and shoes. I find I stay a lot warmer, and most of my thermies stay up better than tights. I’m in New England.

I hate it when you find a pair of tights or stockings/pantyhose that stays up really well but you don’t know what the brand name or size was! lol. I love wearing skirts.

 

[tabsie3210]

Okay ladies i need some help. I am from houston and we don’t get cold weather that often but we have had some nasty cold weather lately. I like to wear dresses but my legs get cold.

What are the tips on wearing tights? Do they help?

I’m at that weird section where 1960 goes by Spring, Houston, and Humble, and have had the same issues with weather.

Yes, the tights do help, and if you get cotton tights, they’re not at all uncomfortable even when the weather starts to turn a bit warmer. Today it was about 70 degress, but I wore a skirt with tights (I went directly to Immaculate Conception Mass after work) and the tights were no more uncomfortable than a pair of slacks. They’re very nice, keep one modest, and keep warm without making one sweat. Of course, I’m speaking of cotton tights only - I can’t tell you much about cotton blends or tights from other materials.