I was talking to a friend and fellow blogger at work (she’s linked on my blogroll under FishouttaH2O Photography), and she asked me where she can get a good pair of textured tights that are not just black.
That got me thinking…so, here are a few good places that I’ve found to prepare for the fall and winter seasons in tights that are not just your basic black:
Hue.com – One of the first names that come to mind when I think of hosiery.
Target – I always head to Target first to their hosiery and socks department for great prices and decent selection.
American Apparel – Great selection of colors in their opaque tights.
Kohls – I love the Simply Vera Wang indigo tights I bought there. Such a subtle contrast with an all black outfit.
ASOS – They usually have a great selection of tights, but I don’t see them right now. Check the sale selection. I bought a great pair of burgundy tights there for only $3 (US).
Topshop – The selection at the stores is even better, but you’ll still get a great selection online. Check out the Henry Holland House Tights!
New Look – I regret not buying every color of the tights I saw on sale when I was last in London.
DSW – They don’t have a great selection online. But when you’re in line getting ready to check out at an actual store location, you can grab a great pair at the last-minute at racks near the registers (I included the link in case your fancy turns to shoes, like mine just did).
Navy Exchange – You have to be in the military or be related to someone in the military to shop at a store or log onto the site. But if you get the chance to, it’s worth it. The one that we shop at has an entire wall of hosiery.
Lori’s Shoes – Just bought my clogs there! Great selection of shoes and hosiery, plus great customer service.
Charnos have always made high quality, durable and stylish tights and stockings at the best possible prices. Hosiery Socks
Thanks! I’ll have to check them out when I’m next in London (I didn’t see an online shop).
ooh! so I went looking thru the links you gave me as well as checking in with some of the other places I’ve been shopping regularly and found that Forever 21 is actually bringing out a pretty good selection of textured, patterned and colored tights for less than $10 a pair! Honestly, their selection changes almost daily so I’m hoping they’ll continue to get more good stuff over the next couple of months :).
I know! I realized when I was in Forever 21 this weekend and saw their tights that I should have included them in the list.
Forever 21 tights run really easily and too many come in a one-size-fits-all which may not fit if she’s petite and/or thin. Every now and then the Gap gets in good tights. I have an aunt who will not stop getting me a gift card there, and I usually blow it on basics like a new bra and some socks. Found really nice burgundy ribbed tights and a mustard yellow semi-opague last winter. Payless is another reliable source like DSW but for funkier prints if she likes that sort of thing.
Thanks Penny! I’ll let her know!