Good question, Ornella. Polly asked the same question a month ago and this thread is worth a look. Read Green Glove's (Jean's) comment that perfectly explains my feelings towards black opaque tights:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....orward-way
Please remember two things here because my explanation is often misconstrued:
- First, it's a completely subjective opinion and you are free to feel otherwise
- Second, I do not dislike opaque tights. I think they *can* be worn beautifully when the elements of the outfit are right.
Black opaques have to be worn with fashionable conviction and with effective bookending techniques. As a pair of tights that people throw on thinking that "they work with everything" often ends up looking staid and frumpy to my eye. They also can look extremely heavy and overwhelming - especially on a fair haired person.
But wear them as a statement and not as an afterthought, balance out the heaviness of the black - and it can be a fabulous look!
I hope that makes sense.