This week on ‘Lorraine’, stylist Mark Hayes gives us top tips for making your legs look slimmer with tights…
More! magazine has declared it and we’re not one to argue: Statement Tights are THE new trend to be seen in. Easier than anyone imagines and the cheapest outfit update money can buy, there are tons of ways to work statement tights, More! shows you their top three and we’re here to tell you how to do it…
These statement tights are all about exquisite lace and intricate floral designs. For a twist on the classic design, try a coloured fishnet.
The ever popular bondage tights, first put on the map by style queen Cheryl Cole, were an instant sell out and now it looks as though they’ve come back for another round, just in time to fit in with all the leather you’ve bought for the current fetish trend. For a tamer take on the look, try animal print designs… there are tons of different ones to choose from. From the classic leopard print to funky zebra styles, take a look at the entire animal print tights collection.
By which we of course mean as BRIGHT and LOUD as you can make them! Fluoro colours are perfect, but if you want something subtler try a purple or green to ease you in. Take a look at the whole range of coloured tights but especially keep your eyes peeled for the 40D Jonathan Aston and 80D Pamela Mann versions, which both come in such a variety of colours you will be spoilt for choice.
~*~ Hot Tip: If these styles aren’t outrageous enough for your quirky fashion sense, check out the Celeste Stein designs – they will blow your mind! ~*~
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Tags: More magazine, statement tights
The three remaining X Factor girls (we miss you, Sophie Habibis) joined Now magazine for a chat and photoshoot last week, and glammed up in a selection of red hot tights. Showing us exactly how to work the trend for statement tights that seems to be everywhere this season, they’ve given us some great ideas for our festive party outfits.
Mischa B pulls off opaque hot pink tights with style. Teaming them with multicoloured sequins and natty accessories, she looks fierce! They’ll look great on pale redheads and darker skin tones, but a word of warning: steer clear if you have pink toned skin, and blondes should be careful they don’t end up looking like Barbie.
Amelia Lily wears star print tights just like Henry Holland’s Superstar tights in black with her showgirl ensemble. These tights are perfect for capturing the trend for stars that we’ve caught glimpses of throughout the season, and the black ones are even classic enough for the office… or for a truly twinkling festive look, check out the multicoloured glittery version! Henry Holland tights have also been spotted on the last remaining group, Little Mix, who have previously worn his Superstar and All Over Bones tights. The designer himself has made no secret of his love for the group, tweeting a picture of himself with the band yesterday with the caption “Life. Made. #littlemixforlife”.
But the real fashion kudos goes, perhaps unexpectedly, to Janet Devlin for working two styles perfectly. Love her or hate her, there’s no denying that she’s got the hosiery situation spot on. Working the trend for stars with a sparkling black dress, the adding of opaque purple tights turns a pretty dress into an outstanding outfit! The plum colour is perfect for winter and works as great with biker boots, like Janet, as it does with heels. As if that wasn’t enough, Janet came back for more fashion points in a second striking style. Chic black cocktail shorts and a cropped jacket let the twinkling bustier and star pendant take centre stage. The addition of Henry Holland’s Suspender Tights gave the outfit a sexy, tailored twist that made her look more funky and less “put together”.
Choose your favourite today or check out the entire range of statement tights!
Tags: Henry Holland, little mix, X Factor
Oh, the fashionistas in the press just can’t get enough of MyTights at the moment.
First, the Sunday Mirror Celebs on Sunday style team went absolutely tights crazy (below left), recommending bright rainbow colours for day and gorgeous patterns for night-time. For the most impressive array of colours you could wish for, take a look at the Jonathan Aston 40D Opaque Tights which come in 25 different shades! Or for more styles take a look at the entire range of coloured tights. Patterned tights for evening can add a sexy, fun or elegant touch to an outfit, depending on what style you choose. Lace is a classic that will never look out of place, or if you’re feeling darling check out King of Quirk Henry Holland’s fashion tights. You can get most of the exact tights at MyTights, including the Pamela Mann Oversized Spot Tights, Wolford Lara Tights , Pamela Mann HighBall Tights & Henry Holland Superstar Tights (don’t forget to check these out in the glittery version too!)
Then Marie Claire wanted to be our BFF, listing us in their online address book (below right) as their go-to place for “all your sparkly hosiery needs”. If sparkly tights are what you’re after, check out our range of glittery tights and embellished tights. We especially love Bebaroque for their super-luxe designs and gorgeous detail – perfect for the fast approaching festive season! Most of the Bebaroque designs come in luxurious thick opaque deniers too, meaning you will stay toasty warm!
Even the FT How to Spend it magazine got in on the action with these stunning photos (below). Showing their exquisite taste, these chose the Pamela Mann Colour Stripe Tights (below left) which have appeared in Vogue and teamed the beautiful autumnal stripes with similar colours in contrasting prints. We LOVE the orange booties and chunky necklace, which stop the ultra-feminine ditsy print dress from looking too girly.
What’s black and white, and red all over? Red tights (below, centre) are not for the faint-hearted but have the ultimate wow factor. Trying to soften such a vibrant colour just won’t work, so take a leaf out of the FT’s book and complement them with dizzying geometric prints in stark red, white and black. Or for an eccentric take on the 40’s ladylike trend that’s going strong this season (below right), mix up cute printed tea dresses and peter pan collars with the Pamela Mann Season Check Tights, which come in 3 cute colours so you can wear them with anything!
Wow our suspender tights have been selling like hotcakes this week. Could it have something to do with the fact that Rihanna was spotted stepping out of a London restaurant at the weekend wearing House of Holland Super Suspender Tights?
Maybe you’ve all been hankering after the look that got flashbulbs popping for Selina Gomez in Paris last week. Maybe you have seen the amazing new House of Holland for Pretty Polly advertising campaign featuring Jessie J.
Suspender tights have been a MyTights.com bestselling product for a couple of years already and it doesn’t look like their reign as hosiery’s hottest trend is coming to an end any time soon. The latest clutch of celebs pictured in their in their suspender tights featured in the Sun this week and the roll call included Kimberley Wyatt of the Pussycat Dolls, Frankie Sandford as well as Rihanna and Jessie J.
The Pretty Polly Suspender Tights even had the dubious honour of appearing on Frankie Cocozza’s date Becca Hills on the night she went home with the X Factor bad boy!
Now girls are again looking for something warm but more fun than plain black opaques, suspender tights are on the up again. They are sexy, practical, easy to dress up or down, it’s no wonder that suspender tights are the trend that just keep going and going!
Tags: frankie cocozza, rihanna, selena gomez, suspender tights
Everyone has gone spot crazy this season, thanks to the Marc Jacobs and Stella McCartney AW 11 catwalks, so we’ve spent all season with our eyes peeled for all the latest spotty designs. We’ve seen the classic polka dot design on everything from bags to shoes to dogs (ok, so we were watching 101 Dalmations) and everything in between. Then we began to notice a new sub-trend forming, full of quirky and exciting new ways to wear spotted hosiery, and realised that this is a great way to sport a trend without looking like everyone else out there. Here are our favourite new ways to work the spotty trend…
Oversized
Both Fearne Cotton and Cheryl Cole have been spotted in spots – dress them down à la Fearne by pairing Pamela Mann’s Oversized spot tights with denim cut offs and a cosy scarf, or get the Cheryl Cole Spotty Tights from Wolford and team with a monochrome outfit for a sophisticated take on big spots.
Embellished
Embellished tights are a great way to add a touch of glamour to plainer outfits. Look Magazine recommends teaming Henry Holland Pearly Suspender Tights (see below left) with bright accessories on a night out for maximum wow factor! Alternatively, try the Brigitte Tights from Charnos’ 75th Anniversary Collection, featuring Swarovski crystals mingling with polka dots – incredibly luxurious style that will look great for any occasion!
Colourful
Try adding a pop of colour to the style to get an eye catching design perfect for parties! Try the Oroblu Milly Hold Ups (pictured above right) for a fun and quirky way to work a splash of colour, which are available with red, camel, white or teal spots – or for a pared down take on the trend, grab a pair of the Mary Portas & Charnos Sheer Spot Tights in Indigo.
P.S. Don’t worry if you still like the classic style – Look Magazine reckons you can work that look to perfection too. Simply mix with other sheers for a super luxe feel and a look perfect for the office.
If you’re undecided, check out our entire range of spotty tights for the right spots for you.
Tags: Cheryl Cole, fearne cotton, Marc Jacobs, Spots
Here at MyTights, we’ve made no secret of the fact that we LOVE girl-of-the-moment Jessie J. But when we saw this picture, our jaw almost hit the floor. Teaming suspender tights with a leather look body and a glittering bejewelled jacket, she shows off EXACTLY why she was chosen as the new face and legs of Pretty Polly.
Suspender Tights have been around for a while now, but rather than skulking away quietly at the end of the season like most trends, they have stuck around and are still a really fun way to update an outfit. And the rest of the world is beginning to follow our lead, too, as suspender tights are just beginning to take hold in America.
With all of the renewed attention, dig yours out and you’ll look rights at the cutting edge of fashion again! Or, or course, you could take advantage of all the GORGEOUS new styles that are around! Which, on reflection, is what we think we’ll do…
No fuss. Just a funky, classic mock suspender in black. If you’re worried about laddering the sheer top then try the Henry Holland micromesh top suspender tights.
These fishnet tights have intricate lace detailing around the mock hold up top, making them ideal for teaming with sexy playsuits for a hot date.
These suspender tights are the cutest we’ve seen in a long time! Covered with little pearls in a spot pattern, they’re perfect for shopping or lunch with the girls.
A twist on the classic fishnet, these are mock hold ups with a daring leopard print design that will look great with hotpants – the stuff of dreams for fashionistas everywhere!
Tags: jessie j, suspender tights
Having only recently dug out my winter woollies, this recent piece in Cosmo has had me lusting after all things party. With all those Christmas dos looming large, I don’t know about you but my wardrobe needs a hit of gorgeous, glittering glamour.
There are loads of useful style tips contained in these 5 images. A high necked dress with a bow collar is taken from demure and girly to sophisticated and ready to party with fishnets and platform heels. Get the same effect with the Jonathan Aston Burlesque Midi Net Fishnet Tights.
If you are going for real sparkle then the message seems to be “don’t hold back!” Team the Pamela Mann Lurex Highball Glitter Tights with a pair of glitter or jewel encrusted heels. Texture is all important to making this a luxe night time look so contrast the slight wooliness of the lurex with light chiffon and lace like the Cosmo girl.
You know how it goes, Dolce Gabanna design amazing star dress. Dress is pictured on Anne Hathaway, Britney Spears, Jessie J and Fergie to name just a few and Stars become a massive trend. It seems the bolder the better so don’t be afraid to mix star prints and patterns. The House of Holland for Pretty Polly Superstar Gold Tights pictured are all sold out now but you can still get the new (and probably more wearable) Henry Holland Superstar Multi Glitter Tights. Their glittering multi coloured stars will look great teamed with a star print dress or with an androgynous blazer and star patterned shorts a la Cosmo.
Tights seem to be an all important part of all these looks. If you are watching the pennies in the run up to Christmas, there’s no doubt that they are a relatively cheap and simple way to give a “this season” look to last year’s party dresses. What have you got planned for your Christmas party outfit?
Cheryl Cole is our kind of woman. Following a rough ride over the last year, she’s back… looking better than ever! With newly blonde locks and showing off her amazing legs in Wolford Bonny Dots Tights, you would never guess the terrible time she has had.
Made from 20 denier sheer hosiery and with opaque polka dots, you can get these Cheryl Cole Tights today from MyTights. Not just similar tights – the EXACT ones she’s wearing. Not only are spots the hottest print around this season, it never really goes out of fashion – and tights from a luxury brand like Wolford means they will last through the seasons!
We recommend following Cheryl’s lead and teaming these tights with a stark monochrome look to really enhance the pattern and to keep the look high end and sophisticated. Try the tuxedo look by teaming a white shirt in luxe fabrics like silks and chiffons with hotpants (gulp!) or a slightly more forgiving pencil skirt if you are curve-conscious. Or for a girlier take on the look, try short dresses with peter pan collars, and finish the look with leather or suede accessories like box clutches and loafers.
Cheryl is already a confirmed fan of Wolford tights. When she wore Bondage Tights on the X Factor, everyone went crazy for them and they became a nationwide sellout, with those who missed out having to settle for copies. So we recommend you grab a pair while you still can!
Fans of Cheryl’s look can also check out a range of tights inspired by Cheryl’s style in our selection of Cheryl Cole Tights.
There’s no doubt about it – Cheryl is a style queen. Get the look today with these Wolford beauties from MyTights – while you still can!
Tags: Celebrity Style, Cheryl Cole, Polka Dots, Spots, Wolford
Frankie Graddon at the Telegraph has written this piece in praise of the grey wool tight or the GWT as she has dubbed it.
Whilst we have other products that I would describe as offering more “va-va-voom” I can certainly sympathise with Frankie’s love of the GWT. Wool tights are warm and stylish. I’ve been banging on about this for months – now you have an independent opinion. I find grey tights endlessly useful, sometimes black is just too harsh, not to mention boring.
I agree with Frankie, get a large size and pull them right up to avoid draughts. If you are wearing wool tights indoors the chances are you will be wearing layers of lighter fabrics on top so pulling them up will also make sure you get a nice smooth line around your waist.
Falke’s Soft Merino Wool Ribbed Tights come highly recommended for fit and comfort. If you love a soft woolly feel and a grey marl appearance try Pretty Polly’s gorgeously fluffy 150D Angora Blend Opaque Tights. If you fancy something a little more adventurous, Trasparenze’s Gennifer Merino Wool Tights come in the requisite grey but also in a range of beautiful colours that are right on trend for this season’s jewel tones. Frankie, here we part ways – coloured tights are not just for fancy dress!
Having suffered from something of an image problem of late, wool tights too often conjure up images of school girls and grannies. It doesn’t have to be like this – wool tights can be stylish it’s official. We will see if the term “GWT” slips into the MyTights.com lexicon. In the meantime, when the temperature drops, don’t shy away from those winter woollies.
