Tights and leggings are often used interchangeably. However, they are different types of legwear. Although they are both skin tight they have some major differences. Those differences determine what outfits to pair tights or leggings, how to wear them, and which you should purchase for the look you want. Here are the differences between tights and leggings and when to wear them.

What Are Tights?

Tights are a type of hosiery like pantyhose. However, unlike pantyhose, they are thicker and come in a broader array of colors, fabrics, and patterns. The best way to tell tights from leggings is that tights always have feet. A great example of tights is the Cortina 40 Semi-Opaque Tights in Bright Colors.

●    When To Wear Tights: Tights are designed to wear under clothing. They look great under dresses, skirts, shorts, and cropped pants. They can also be worn for warmth like the Artica 120 Tights in Wool And Cotton under clothing including pants.

What Are Leggings?

Leggings are essentially skin-tight pants. They are thick enough that you can’t see through them. They also rarely have feet. Leggings come in every kind of color and pattern you can imagine. They also come in a variety of different fabric options like the Eco-Friendly Leather Pants with a Crinkled Leg Design to microsuede like the Botanical Microsuede Leggings to even denim styles like the Denim Skimmer With Angled Hem. Leggings don’t just come in pant lengths, they come in cropped styles like the Capri Fashion Legings with Contrast Border

●    When To Wear Leggings: Leggings can be worn as pants. They pair great with your favorite t-shirts, sweaters, and blazer looks for the casual office. They can also be worn under dresses and skirts to keep you warm. Leggings are also the perfect attire for any physical activity where stretch and movement matters.

Now that you know the difference between tights and leggings, you can begin looking for your perfect pair of each. At Hoiseree.com we have all the legwear options you need from pantyhose to stockings to tights and leggings. All of our hosiery is from extremely high quality, European brands that will last no matter what style you choose. Check out our selection to find a look you’ll love.

With winter soon coming to an end, it’s time to start planning your spring wardrobe. Many of us welcome back the bright, fresh colors of spring and can’t wait to ditch the layers. However, in many places Spring is still pretty chilly, so it’s a good idea to plan some outfits that include tights to warm. Here are some fashionable ideas to get you started.

Go Bare Without The Chill

If you want a bare leg look, a pair of skin-toned tights is a great addition to your spring wardrobe. You can get the look of bare legs, without having to worry about staying warm. Plus you’ll get the added benefit of smoother, tighter looking skin. We recommend getting an invisible pair like the Alba Chiara 40 Tights available in a variety of natural skin tones. If it’s a little warmer out, but you’d still like to achieve a smooth leg look try wearing the Breeze Summer Panythose by Cecilia De Rafael.

Go For White Tights

During the fall and winter, dark, muted colors like black and navy pair perfectly with your wardrobe. In the summer, try a brighter neutral with the color white. Not only is white a perfect accompaniment to all your spring pastels, white tights also very on trend right now. Try the Invisible Ultra Sheer Tights in Bianco for a sheer look and the Bellissima Micro 90 Microfiber Opaque Tights in White for an opaque look. You can also consider experimenting with white fishnet like the Carmen Small Fishnet Tights in White on a warmer day.

Try A Pastel Look

There’s no better color scheme for spring then pastels. Pastel tights feel fresh and airy, but keep you warm. Check out the Brigitte 15 Denier Pantyhose that comes in a wide variety of beautiful sheer pastels. For a more opaque look try the Cortina 40 Semi-Opaque Tights in Bright Colors or the Trasparenze Oleandro Tights. If you want a bold look, try the Hamadryas Pantyhose. They come in two perfect-for-spring pastel floral prints that will turn any outfit into a statement.

Planning your spring wardrobe is easy when you add tights to your favorite looks. They’ll not only keep you warm no matter what the weather does, they’ll help you pull together your outfit. Check out Hoisiree.com for more tights you can incorporate in your springtime looks.

2020 has just begun, and the latest and greatest tights trends of the year are rolling in! When it comes to tights, winter is really your time to shine, but you can wear even your most opaque tights well into the spring with all of your favorite springtime outfits. If you’re gearing up to ready your tights wardrobe, a few picks we suggest prioritizing are:

• Polka dot tights – Polka dots are expected to be absolutely massive in the fashion world in 2020, and there is no better place to embrace this trend than through hosiery. Polka dot tights can be used to make pattern-mixing seamless, to add a little flair to business wear, to add whimsical sexiness to a date night outfit, or to wear with tailored shorts to bring your favorite summer pieces into the cooler weather seasons. When pattern mixing, you can pair a small polka dot tight with a larger polka dot pattern, you can mix with striped looks, and you can do the classic pairing of polka dot tights with florals.

• Decked out in diamonds – 2020 isn’t about the diamonds on your finger, your wrist, or your neck, it’s all about the diamonds on your legs! One huge trend we’re really loving for the new year is diamond patterned tights, which can be found textured, in diamond pattern plaids, and in diamond shaped embellishments. With florals or with sleek sophisticated looks, diamond pattern tights bring out a certain versatile retro-vintage appeal.

• Bright colors – Color is going nowhere in terms of tights, and this year is screaming brighter is better. A throwback vintage appeal seems to be a trend across the board, with this look harking back to the mod-style of the late 1960’s. Opaque brightly colored tights are accenting mini-skirts or mini-shorts, bringing out colors in patterned tops, and meeting at the ankle with a delightful chunky bootie. Invest in brightly colored tights and get ready to perfect that eyeliner wing to really embrace the quirky fun of 2020.

• Leopard goes nowhere – 2019 was really big on leopard prints, and this is a trend that is rolling right over into this year. If you haven’t invested in a great pair of leopard tights yet, the good news is it’s not too late.

At Hosieree.com, we want to help you to embrace all of the hosiery trends of the new year. If you’re looking for the perfect pair to accent all of your 2020 styles, see what we have in store at Hosieree.com today!

Lace adds a touch of sexiness to any wardrobe. However, it takes a good eye to make sure you strike a balance between hot and not, and don’t go overboard. 

If you want to take the lace game out of the bedroom and into your everyday outfits, here are practical and easy ways to do so. Incorporate a touch of femme fatale and still be work-appropriate, so you can take office wear to the next level.

Go For Fine Textures

Conservative workplaces may force you to switch your finer tastes for sensible shoes. The good thing about lace tights is that they add a touch of sexy and conservative, so long as you pick the right texture.

For offices, it’s best to go with subtle and fine textures. These go well with solid colors and power dresses. Finer styles ensure that they add sexy but do not scream for attention, and won’t have HR sending you a memo on appropriate outfits.

Be Careful of Color

There are no hard or fast rules when it comes to dressing with splashes of color as long as you know the complements with the contrasts and make them work to your advantage. However, when it comes to tights and hosiery, it may be better to stick with colors that complement so your legs will not stand out too much to break the composition of your OOTD.

If you prefer clashing colors on your outfits, up your shade game and distinguish which shade of two clashing colors works best. While vivid yellow and bright violet can bring an abstract vibe to your outfit, picking mustard yellow and a darker violet would hold a more sophisticated shade.

Make your knowledge of color work to your advantage when picking out your next pair of textured tights.

Pick the Right Hemline 

A common short girl problem is whether textured tights would look great on them. The long-legged are blessed because they can showcase nice lace tights and make the pattern work to make their legs even longer and slimmer. 

The same can work for any petite women as long as you pick the right hemline for your dress or skirt. Try to pair a nicely designed pair of tights with a hemline that shows off your legs. The good thing about pairing tights with skirts is that even if you go for a shorter length, you can still go for a coy but conservative look with the right pair of tights.

Knowing the right pair of pumps or kickers also does the trick. Sometimes, it can work with boots, but if you pair plain dresses or skirts with textured tights, to break the monotonous pattern. Opting for pumps gives the slight advantage of letting the texture of the tights speak for itself and highlight your gams.

Hoiseree holds a wide array of textured lace tights. Check out which design works well with your daily office or date outfits, and try on a pair.

Attending a wedding but don’t feel like buying a new cocktail dress? You’re not alone in this issue! We understand the importance of always looking your best but also balancing your expenses when it comes to having a perfect wedding attire.

Instead of buying a new dress to wear, why not focus on wearing an old dress differently? One way to spice up your formal wear is to add hosiery to the overall look. Check out these three tips which can help tide you and your old trusty black cocktail dress over for your next formal event.

Cocktails and Prints

A staple approach to wearing hosiery with cocktail dresses is to have either black tights or textured tights. This gives that little black dress an extra oomph for style.

For the more practical ones, pairing black tights with a dress also acts as a safety blanket. No need to worry about that updraft, if you have a nice pantyhose.

When wearing a cocktail dress, try to experiment with lacy tights or a textured hosiery. With the right design, you can teeter the border between edgy and sexy—and this is a nice combo you may want to aim for.

Fashion Fit For a Princess

Ever looked at Princess Kate Middleton and think that she looks unbelievably classy in whatever she wears? A great fashion sense may be a big part of it, but one reason that contributes to it is her preference for nude pantyhose. 

While it takes some guts and style to pull off royalty fashion, it is possible, as long as you understand when to use it and how to pair it well with your outfit. Nude pantyhose is a nice touch that could keep your legs warm without interfering with your fashion sensibilities. Just remember to try and keep it as close to your skin tone, especially for a more formal ensemble.

Tights and Pantyhose with Open-Toed Shoes?

In fashion, hosiery is meant to give outfits a fun twist, especially the lacy and textured styles. However, you may have to deal with the age-old fashion debate: do I wear tights or pantyhose with open-toed shoes or not?

The verdict lies more with your fashion taste and the occasion. There are some cases when this combination would be off, particularly when using nude color options. Unless you are using pantyhose for practical purposes, including protection from cold temperature or a good cover for varicose veins, it may be a good idea to skip the nude hosiery if you’re rocking an open-toed kicker.

However, colored pantyhose is a different matter. If your style is edgy—think of an all-red ensemble paired with a black pantyhose—then this can definitely work.

Check out some of the unique styles that Hosieree carries. Make sure to find your size—we’ll help you using our trusty size charts!—and revamp your style for an edgy, classy look with hosiery.