The fashion world has been stirred anew with the comeback of the
hosiery trend for fall and winter 2011–2012. The trend of showing off bare legs has finally receded and now, hosiery is taking fashion by storm. Whether its tights,
pantyhose, stocking,
thigh high, or knee-highs, hosiery are now making a major comeback.

With this development, hosiery is now worn as everyday apparel, whether it is for office clothes or for casual clothes. Gone are the days when you also need to conform to the standards of wearing hosiery because the latest fall and winter trend involves layering and mismatching different textures and pattern of tights ( Caracas, Haley, Laura), pantyhose ( Genny, Ilona,
Olimpia), or stay ups ( Chelsea, Irene,
Fiore Victoria) . You can spice your elegance and style through mix styles and mix colors of hosiery. Be daring and bold and wear printed tights with pattern like animal print ( Leopard, Rusalka ), embroidery with lurex
( Baguette, Bianca,Carlota), and dots ( Poise, Patrizia). During the fall fashion week, models hit the runway wearing tights printed with various shapes and designs at the knee part. Different designers embellished these tights with hearts ( Fiamma, Love Line ), spider webs, kittens, and floral designs ( Fantasy, Justine ). The fall collection has also included tights from popular designers that opted to have an all-over pattern that comes in various designs. The fall collection of a popular designer was also peppered with various polka dot designs
( Sirene ) in pantyhose, tights, and
stockings.

Among younger women, most of their favorite trends include lace hosiery that usually comes in bright ( Petal, Sugar Kiss) and eclectic ( Tamira,
Silk) colors that really attract the attention. Alternatively, colored tights are also perfect when paired with layered skirts and miniskirts, with the ensemble completed with high heels. Aside from these, colored tights are also making a comeback. It is the perfect accessory to your denim short and your standard black dress. If you’ve noticed, tights overlain with thigh high socks are also very much a trend among the younger age group. Also, one of the emerging trends for fall and winter is tweed tights. These tights make for a smart and trendy overall appearance. These tweed tights come in different shades from black to gray, and in different patterns too.

With so many new hosiery trends for fall/winter 2011-2012, here are some tips on how to wear different tights, pantyhose, stockings, or socks that will not only make your legs look beautiful, but also enhance your overall appeal:

• If you are planning to wear hosiery for a specific occasion, make sure that it matches or at least, it complements your dress. When you wear a black ensemble, you can match it with sheer tights or pantyhose in dark shades or in nude( Luxury15, Agata20, Ginestra40 ). Make sure that the hosiery will only emphasize the dress you are wearing, instead of competing with it.
• To emphasize long, fuller legs, wearing a black pantyhose or tights that have patterns to make your leg look slimmer will make a great impact. And with the fall/winter collection 2011 including a lot of vertical patterns (Ofelia, Talisa ), you won’t have any difficulty looking the most suitable tights for you.
• Use colored hosiery that fits with your outfit. Avoid colors that will clash with our outfit. For example, don’t wear opaque black to go with your black dress because this will make you look like a walking hole. If you want to venture into bold colors like the newest color trend for 2011 cobalt blue ( Tamira ), you can use it for black or gray dresses.
• Before you go on a shopping spree on the latest fall and winter collection for hosiery, make sure that you have considered the shape and length of your legs and what hosiery works best with it.

The 2011-2012 fall and winter hosiery trend is all about feminine glamour, classy, sophisticated and sexy. Make sure to pick hosiery that is truly right for you.