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Haute Hosiery Is The Stealthy Staple Every Winter Wardrobe Needs

These are the only tights worth knowing about
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Image: Ambra, Levante, Swedish Stockings, @katyaklema.

Tights and stockings used to be a last-minute winter grab; something you pulled on begrudgingly when the temperature dropped. But in 2025, hosiery is having a full-blown fashion revival with the best women’s styles turning into the unexpected heroes of our cold-weather wardrobe.

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While cool weather calls for the usual layering suspects like leather jackets, cosy coats and boots, the stealthy accessories staple Think textured tights under mini dresses, patterned styles poking out of loafers, and sheer black stockings adding just the right dose of ‘90s minimalism to your work wardrobe.

Whether you’re aiming for subtle sophistication or dipping your toes into colour, a great pair of tights can completely transform an outfit. Even better? The best women’s tights and stockings aren’t just stylish, they’re functional, too. We’re talking warmth, comfort and layering versatility, all while ticking your personal style boxes.

From sheer and sleek to patterned and bold, these are the tights to know about this winter.

The Best Women’s Tights & Stockings To Buy In 2025

How to style sheer tights
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Sheer Stockings

A great pair of sheer stockings is like your favourite foundation – flawless but barely there.

Whether you’re dressing for the office, a night out, or a winter wedding, these tights add subtle polish without overpowering the rest of your outfit.

Best Sheer Black Tights For Women

Levante Sheer stockings

Levante Suede Matte 50D Tights
$11.87 (usually $16.95) at Myer 

Wolford sheer tights

Miss W 30 Leg Support Tights
$95 at Wolford

Ambra killer figure pantyhose

Ambra Killer Figure Pantyhose
$10.47 (usually $14.95) at Myer

Comando sheer stockings Net-a-porter

Commando Essential Sheer Control Tights
$56.10 at Net-A-Porter 

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Colourful Stockings

The coloured stockings trend may have entered our sartorial orbit last winter with a lively pop of mood-boosting red, but this year is all about embracing the full shade spectrum. From Prada, Miu Miu and Gucci, to Max Mara, Anna Sui and Thom Browne, the Autumn/Winter runways provided endless inspiration for anyone wanting to jump on the haute hosiery bandwagon – us included.

Not only does a departure from black provide the opportunity to indulge in some serious dopamine dressing, it’s also a gateway to complete clothing creativity. So this season, we’re leaving our trusty opaques behind in lieu of something more striking. From deep burgundies to baby blues and even olive greens, a pair of colourful stockings might just be the easiest way to add personality to any cool-weather look, whatever the occasion.

Best Women’s Coloured Tights

Swedish Stockings Nora Perfect Everyday Tights Red Wing

Nora Perfect Everyday Tights in Red Wine
$71 (usually $101) at Swedish Stockings  

Petit Moments cable knit tights in Navy

Petite Moments Cable Knit Tights in Navy
$35.40 (usually $59) at The Iconic 

Frola women's soft semi opaque solid colour light blue tights

Frola 80 Denier Soft Solid Colour Tights in Light Blue
$12.99 at Amazon 

Ambra Totally colour rib red women's tights

Totally Colour Rib Tights in Red
$9.90 (usually $19.90) at Ambra 

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How to style patterned tights
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Patterned Tights

Whether subtle or statement, patterned tights are your low-effort high-impact shortcut to making a simple outfit feel expertly styled. Choose micro motifs like polka dots for subtle intrigue, or opt for decorative lace detailing for a contemporary twist on traditional layering. Or, take a walk on the wild side by embracing the return of animal print for an outfit with serious sartorial bite.

Best Patterned Tights For Women

HM Spot tights women

Spot Tights 20 Denier
$14.99 at H&M 

Ambra Diamond Pointelle Tights

Ambra Diamond Pointelle Tights
$22.95 at Myer 

Swedish Stockings Rosa Lace tights dark brown

Rosa Lace Tights in Dark Brown
$76 at Swedish Stockings 

Wolford Josey Leopard Print Tights

Wolford Josey Tights
From $76 at Shopbop

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Brown Tights

Black tights might be the go-to when it comes to stocking your wardrobe with winter essentials, but don’t underestimate the power of a pair of chocolate-hued stockings.

Made for more than just blending in, the best women’s brown stockings or tights will add depth and dimension to any outfit – especially when styled with another one of this season’s biggest trends: suede.

The Best Brown Tights For Women

MS Collection Brown thermal tights

100 Denier Thermal Heatgen Opaque Tights
$23.99 at Marks & Spencer 

Falke dark brown womens tights

Falke Opaque Thermal Tights
$59.50 at Amazon 

Wardrobe NYC Opaque brown tights

Wardrobe.NYC Evening Opaque Tights
$290 (usually $415) at Mytheresa 

Thermal brown tights Next

Chocolate Brown Plain 100D Tights
$23 at Next



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