hi all,

i knew fall had arrived when i spotted shelves of thicker tights at marshall's last week. yay!!!

sadly, many of my wool tights developed huge heel holes last year, so i made do by double layering. now that a year has passed, i want to shop smarter and purchase warm leg wear that will go the distance.

specifically, i am looking for:
1) ponte di roma (or quality equivalent) leggings to wear with skirts/dresses + knee high boots

2) thick, wool tights (solid and patterned) to wear with knee high boots, low heel dress shoes.

any tips? i am aiming for something that achieves a sleek, slim look (no bulging knees w/ extra fabric).

you help is greatly appreciated

brand names, stores and/or personal experience stories would be great as well.

thanks!!!