https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:36:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209995 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:42:39 +0000 Gigi 1209995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Fuzzylogic,&nbsp;</b>I too am a born follower! Ha ha. I found your website, and there were runway pics of the white tights!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.helpmystyle.ie/white-tights">http://www.helpmystyle.ie/white-tights</a></p> <p>This has been a very interesting discussion. I had been thinking mostly about opaque white tights when I posted; I hadn't thought much about sheer ones. But as a lot of people pointed out, the blogger featured really looked fab with the sheer white patterned hose. And it really works with a lighter-colored bottom and coordinating shoes. So it looks like opaque white tights are going to be tough unless you're a runway model, but sheer patterned tights will look fab with the right styling.</p> <p>I had forgotten about the problems I used to have&nbsp;with nude hose, and the comments about finding the right shade spurred my memory. I haven't worn hose for years, but back when I did wear it I did have problems finding the right color. Everything was either too tan or too pink. My legs are white. :^) They look just like&nbsp;<b>rabbit</b>'s.&nbsp;So sheer white hose are probably better for me&nbsp;than nude.</p> <p>I did buy a pair of tights at F21 that were white and lacey. The lace was not just printed on the tights, but it was like the tights themselves were lace (kind of like crochet; the tights have lots of holes). These tights&nbsp;don't give as much of a child vibe as the opaque tights; they just kind of "soften" my leg color a bit. I'll have to experiment with them and see if I can make it work without looking like Pollyanna. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209902 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:31:59 +0000 Suz 1209902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, I totally remember wearing white and off white hose in the 80s. It was definitely a thing for a while.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the sheer version on the blogger but I think it would be difficult to carry off solid white opaque tights in a fashionable way right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209899 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:27:21 +0000 annagybe 1209899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only trend I can think of them working is Lolita dressing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209897 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:25:25 +0000 fuzzylogic 1209897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bwahahaha, Gigi! I have aching side stitches at the thought of me being a trendsetter! </p> <p>I have to confess you have caught me out in a big fat lie- while rummaging through my drawers I found a pair of white stockings......!!!</p> <p>Most of the looks I have seen with white tights scream 'Emotionally stunted at age six'. I'll play around and see if I can come up with anything worth presenting. In the meantime check out white tights on 'helpmystyle.ie'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209559 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:16:29 +0000 rabbit 1209559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a good point <b>Una</b>. &nbsp;For me, when I have worn&nbsp;white tights it's only a tiny bit paler than my legs are otherwise (sometimes it looks like I'm wearing them when I have bare legs lol). &nbsp; Like <b>Laura</b>, sheer ones&nbsp;function almost as a&nbsp;nude to me.</p> <p>"nude" hose or sheer taupes on me usually don't work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated/page/2#post-1209524 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:56:09 +0000 catgirl 1209524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think opaque white with black outfits for work is just too childlike. Those sheer tights in Angie's photo look great, and I can imagine a winter white look with white tights looking edgy. </p> <p>However, in all honesty I feel would look 100% ridiculous in sheer white tights - I fear it would not look deliberate but more like the old days when hose only came in two colors - too light for me and too dark for me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209518 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:52:11 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1209518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear off white / cream hose instead of nude, too, but that was also because nude was always too dark and orangey on me and the off white was actually the closest to my skin tone!</p> <p>I like the look of the blogger that Angie posted - but I think y'all are right that the sheerness makes a big difference, as does the micro fishnet or a similar pattern. Makes it look more intentional, not like you're just wearing tights with your skirt/dress because it's cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209495 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:27:03 +0000 rabbit 1209495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in that I'm really liking the patterned/sheer white tights idea with the right skirt, hmmm... maybe I can find some I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209435 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:45:36 +0000 rachylou 1209435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember wearing white tights in the 80s, even into the 90s. But they do dominate the visual field. I think it's easier to do in winter or if they're sheer like the girl has on in Angie's post above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209405 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:15:58 +0000 MsMary 1209405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back in the late 80s, I remember wearing off-white sheer panty hose instead of nude.&nbsp; That was the standard color for a while.&nbsp; Maybe it was just an L.A. thing as I can't seem to find any photos on the internet.</p> <p>Am I insane or does anybody else remember that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209388 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:53:29 +0000 Susie 1209388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sheer hose on blogger Mary look lovely with that outfit. I agree with the others that white tights would look very childlike. I'm really not a fan of colored tights at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209379 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:41:14 +0000 Janet 1209379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading this thread has made me realize I have a poison eye for white tights. I also get the little girl or Nurse Ratched associations. I don't even do colored ones anymore, although I had fun with patterned and colored tights a few years ago. </p> <p>That said, I think the right person with the right style can make them work. I just think it's difficult to pull off well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209375 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:36:39 +0000 Angie 1209375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not at all. We featured white tights on a recent outfit blogger on YLF:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/19/corporate-chic-with-a-preppy-twist/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/.....ppy-twist/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209355 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 15:14:15 +0000 JAileen 1209355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the look of white (cream really) tights or stockings back in the day. I especially liked them at holiday time with a black outfit and dressy black shoes. I have to contain myself and not wear it now. It does seem late 80s or maybe 90s. Hey, if I think it's out, it's probably ready to come back in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209312 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 13:53:05 +0000 retailgirl 1209312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seldom wear skirts, but if I am wearing a skirt that won't go with black tights or hose, I do wear sheer cream or a very light beige, rather than nude. And I've thought about micro fishnets, but when I've worn fishnets in the past, they have been uncomfortable on my foot. I think the light colored sheers look fine, I've worn them for years, I like to think I follow my own personal style ethic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209258 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 11:53:20 +0000 Inge 1209258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good memory, Adelfa! I immediately thought of Mary, a blogger we featured recently too:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/19/corporate-chic-with-a-preppy-twist/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/.....ppy-twist/</a></p> <p>Outfit, 5, the Winter white outfit. I thought the look was very elegant and lovely. And I definitely think you could wear subtle white patterned hosiery like this, Gigi. I do think it looks best with white, cream or light-coloured bottoms, if that makes sense.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209245 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 11:11:45 +0000 Ingunn 1209245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my coworkers wear cream/white lace tights with her rather&nbsp;sophisticated skirts and blouses. She looks quite fab, in fact. It can be done, but an opaque white leg is hard to pull off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209215 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 07:03:08 +0000 Gigi 1209215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Fuzzylogic,&nbsp;</b>you can be the trendsetter! I am so not a trendsetter. I already am very short and with urchinlike features, so I don't think I'm the one to make white tights edgy—on me, their childlikeness will be emphasized! Yikes! &nbsp;Unless maybe I wore them with the Valentino Rockstuds...hmmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209174 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:55:18 +0000 fuzzylogic 1209174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worn white/cream tights since childhood. </p> <p>I predominantly wear nude stockings or black opaque tights, although I have worn grey patterned tights in the past.</p> <p>I do like kaymk's suggestion- perhaps it is time for a revival!! Hmmm, what to pair them with? Leather for contrast, punk style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209173 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:53:22 +0000 Adelfa 1209173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding DonnaF's point about color on nude microfishnets. I got some that were a highly recommended brand--forget what it was--and they were sort of orange on me. I kept trying to wear them and was relieved when I put a finger through them while putting them on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209161 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:22:16 +0000 DonnaF 1209161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW microfishnet color can be *off* just like regular hose and seems to come in fewer colors!&nbsp; I bought a pair a Kohl's quite awhile ago and when I put them on last Easter they made my legs look a yucky gray.&nbsp; Fortunately Kohl's now has a generous return policy and by a miracle I had saved the receipt.&nbsp; They haven't been sold on nordstrom.com for quite awhile; don't know about the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209156 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:14:32 +0000 Gigi 1209156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad to know this isn't just in my head. I do think that there was a time in the eighties when adults did wear them, or at least teenagers. But I don't recall seeing them on adults for many years.</p> <p><b>DonnaF,&nbsp;</b>I don't know if you can still buy them. I have a pair in my dresser from [mumble] years ago. I have my eyes out for a pair of fun colored tights, like you mentioned. Haven't found one that trips all my happy triggers yet, though.</p> <p><b></b>It sounds like some nude microfishnets might be what the doctor ordered here. I run cold, so I need something to wear on my legs most days if I'm wearing a skirt, and sometimes a person gets really tired of black and gray tights, even with patterns. And sometimes you want some contrast with a dark skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209142 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:55:37 +0000 DonnaF 1209142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know you could still buy white/cream tights.&nbsp; I have some taupe opaques that I haven't worn in ages (15 or more years?) because I no longer have the taupe dress or whatever that I bought them for.&nbsp; Can you find looks on Pinterest?&nbsp; If so, how do they look to your eye, and is it similar to what you have in mind?&nbsp; If nothing is there, you have your answer, too.</p> <p>FWIW, I have yellow-gold, avocado green, coral, orange opaques that I wear some in spring because it's time for color and they were probably on sale.&nbsp; Not a look that most people like, but Sal on the Already Pretty blog rocks colored tights so it gives me courage.&nbsp; Don't recall ever seeing her in cream/white tights, tho'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209134 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:40:42 +0000 Adelfa 1209134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently saw someone--wasn't it one of Inge's bloggers? I forget--wearing sheer white hose with little white dots. Similar to the black dotted ones that are so common. They looked wonderful. I can also imagine white or cream tights in a pattern like herringbone looking cool. I have been wearing taupe semi-sheer patterned tights this winter when I wanted a lighter look. The pattern is pictured below in black--they come in taupe but I couldn't find a pic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209129 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:24:56 +0000 karymk 1209129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White tights are one of those things that is so out you could make them IN again. &nbsp;Why not be a trendsetter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209128 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:24:55 +0000 Anonymous 1209128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel they are not in style right now. I'd wear nude stockings or nude micro fishnets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209126 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:23:20 +0000 Echo 1209126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In rare, rare instances, I could see cable-knit white tights working with an all-white winter outfit, but that would take exactly the right pieces. Pairing white tights with anything else definitely strikes either a nurse or little girl chord.</p> <p>I think nude hose are fine (truly nude, not "suntan") for when you want or need more coverage, or when the occasion demands you don't have bare legs. Otherwise, nude fishnets bridge the seasonal gap pretty well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209113 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 03:05:18 +0000 Mo 1209113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to mention that I got some Hue textured leggings in a color called Cork for my 'light legwear' hole. &nbsp;They are almost more like pants with the cargo pockets and seaming. (Not me in the pic - eBay photo!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209112 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:58:28 +0000 unfrumped 1209112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't seen any worn( by adults) in ages. I gear skirts or dress for cold weather around what will look good with black or gray tights.( navy would also work). I found a dark gray to be surprisingly useful this winter. It can be hard to winterize light colored dresses unless there is something about them that can look intentional with dark tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-white-tights-dated#post-1209095 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:26:09 +0000 rabbit 1209095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently bought some pale tights (kind of an ice blue/green) on a whim and to try wearing with winter white outfits. &nbsp;I think they can work in a quirky way with the right outfit, but they need to be intentional, they don't work as a default neutral I don't think. &nbsp; </p> <p>When I've had creme tights/hose before I always ended up finding something better to wear instead of them so I wouldn't go with pure white myself again. &nbsp;But it you are going full on tonal with white shoes, they might be really dramatic sometimes. &nbsp;Or you might look like a bride or nurse, depends &nbsp;I think if the other clothing items are edgy, as opposed to feminine, it might help. </p>