4 Shoes Our Editors Avoid Wearing Tights With At All Costs

I don’t know about you, but my wardrobe always ends up feeling a little smaller when the winter season starts. That’s not to say there aren’t great items to choose from. However, after months of wearing thin layers, the styling of the heavy clothes I wear in cold weather no longer matches.

Determined to expand my everyday outfit possibilities, I’ve discovered that tights are the ultimate key to adding more to your winter wardrobe. With the right pair, I can extend the life of my favorite dresses, skirts, and even shorts from the warmer months and give my look the refresh it needs.

To make this year the chicest winter yet, I asked some of my stylish colleagues for their expert advice on the best shoe combinations to pair with tights this season, and which styles to avoid. . As always, these are just their opinions. If you like wearing tights with tights, that’s totally fine. However, I thought this was an insightful learning experience in terms of determining the best combination.

Keep reading to find tips on styling tights and shoes this winter.

4 shoes our editors won’t wear with tights this year, and 4 shoes they’re actually wearing

Passed: Trainer

Wear: Knee-high boots

“Personally, I never wear sweatshirts and tights. I always think sweatshirts look cool to other people, so I’m not saying this is a hard and fast fashion ‘rule,’ but I think it’s important to have some sense of style.” If you don’t take it and run with it, it can just end up looking sloppy. Especially when it comes to white sweatshirts and black tights, I think it’s better not to take any risks.

“Aside from sneakers, I’m very open-minded when it comes to wearing tights with certain shoe styles. I think it’s because I wear tights a lot during the winter, but when it comes to wearing them with tights… What I like the most (especially the black pair) is that I’m petite and that’s not a bad thing, but I love how this combination flatters my legs and overall silhouette when I wear a short dress or skirt. Masu.” Maxine Eggenberger, Deputy Editor

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Pass: loafers

Wear: riding boots

“Personally, I don’t like to wear tights with loafers. First of all, it reminds me too much of my school days, but the material is too thin to protect your ankles from the hard leather of shoes, so wearing tights can be uncomfortable. Because of this, I’m more likely to pair loafers with thick socks.

“But this winter I’m going to wear tights with my riding boots. Not only does this combination look very sophisticated, but it also makes it easier to wear shorts and miniskirts, which I usually tuck away in the colder months. ”For several months. ” Brittany Davey, Editorial Assistant

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Passing: ballet flats

Wearing: Pointed toe heels

“There’s something very chic about the sleek silhouette that tights and pointy shoes create. Paired with something like a white T-shirt and jeans, it’s always a safe option when you want to feel dressed up in the winter. Back to sheer or opaque tights and pointy-toed heels, miniskirts or dresses.

I can’t say that the idea of ​​tights and ballet shoes really crossed my mind. For me, tights are present in my wardrobe for all seasons, and while I happily wear mesh and leather pumps from spring to summer, tights are strictly a backup for cold-weather comfort. As for the “delicacy” of cute slip-ons, there is no need for tights for grounding, not to mention the possibility of slipping. ” Remy Farrell, Shopping Editor

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Pass: Peep-toe shoes

Wearing: Mary Janes

“I’ve seen some of the most chic outfits with peep-toe shoes and elegant sheer tights, but it’s a combination that never really feels right to me. I prefer to style my peep-toes with bare feet, and these are some of the few combinations I’ve seen. “Shoes reserved for warmer seasons.”

“Mary Janes and cozy tights are my go-to winter combo. Tough enough to overcome puddle-filled streets, these timeless shoes are still light and cute. Knits It’s perfect for dresses and long skirts, a length that I love to style all season. ” Poppy Nash, Editor-in-Chief

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