My Favorite Fall Accessory – Getting a leg up

Its late November and finally the fall chill has arrived. Coats, scarves, hats, gloves and boots are major clothing staples during the cold months. I’m a huge fan of all of those I’ve just mentioned (especially scarves), but my favorite fall accessory or all time are opaque tights. I buy a couple pairs every fall season.

The benefits of wearing tights – you ask??? 

• You can wear them with heels, flats and boots.
• They hide un-shaved and other leg imperfections (bruises, scars) that sheer hosiery do not.
• You don’t have to worry about having runs in tights like you do with sheer hosiery.
• They keep your legs warm. You can now buy fleece-lined tights!
• You can turn a dress or skirt that’s typically more “dressy” into a contemporary, work-appropriate outfit with the addition of tights and a nice bootie (I’m referring to the shoe boot).
• Finally, tights make your legs look long – especially if you have a matching or coordinating shoe.

I stick to the basic colors - black, navy, brown and gray, but black is my favorite.  I have a multitude of black tights with various intricate details and opacity, along with one or two pairs of the other colors. I would love to wear hot pink, red plaid, or lime green tights – but really - I’m over 45 years-old!!!

So get a fashion leg-up and wear some opaque tights.