I Tried the Secret Behind Kate Middleton's Flawless Legs

When’s the last time you wore nude hosiery? While scrutinizing a feed of Kate Middleton pictures, her legs even-toned in what has been well-documented as super sheer (and totally imperceptible) flesh-colored tights, I find myself backtracking entire decades to answer this question. At a junior high band concert? My first homecoming dance? I’ve always filed that particular item of clothing away as something I only used before knowing better, an antiquated formality enforced by my mother. Fussy. But faced with the shiny and resplendent effects of the duchess’s miracle-working nylons, I’m starting to wonder if I’m the one holding on to dated misconceptions. If the only thing standing between me and the same air brushed results is a thin layer of fabric no one can see, why I am I holding back? Read more

Nailed it! Bizarre Japanese stockings come with pre-painted toe polish and nail art... and there's a colour for EVERY occasion

A fortnightly pedicure can be a lengthy and somewhat expensive addition to anybody's beauty regime. But a bizarre new product out of Japan may remove the need for a pedicure altogether. Skin-coloured nail art stockings have taken social media by storm of late, with thousands sharing the strange creations on Facebook and Instagram. Read more

Editor Tested: The Best Black Tights on the Market

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I'm a summer baby, born in July, and simply put, I dread the winter. I live for flirty eyelet dresses, strappy sandals, and easy tees, so when the cold weather takes New York City by storm, I'm miserable. I own my fair share of chic pants—leather culottes, forest green wide-leg trousers, cashmere joggers—but every morning while standing in my closet, I reach for a skirt. But in the winter, a skirt with bare legs is inconceivable, that’s why a trusty pair of tights is an absolute must. So I set out to find the best of the best.

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Pantyhose coming back in style? Ariana Grande, Duchess Kate wear the trend

They say fashion trends are cyclical, and it just might be time for pantyhose to return to our wardrobes.


In recent months, style experts and news outlets alike have been proclaiming pantyhose as a style trend to watch for 2016, citing polished celebrities like Duchess Kate, who's often spotted with nude-nylon-covered legs.

Celebrity stylist Ali Levine pointed to New York Fashion Week last fall to explain how it all got started.

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How To Wear Tights Like A Grown Woman

Tights are one of the best things about winter fashion. Not only do they keep your legs cozy and warm in freezing temps, they also give you the power to extend the wear of your summer staples a few more months. Who doesn't love to see their closet expand without shelling out the cash?

But for all their good qualities, tights can still be challenging to style in a chic, grownup way. We've all seen stockings that look more like a Halloween costume accessory than a fashionable wardrobe basic. Check out our tips below to ensure your tights game is on point this winter.

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Why pantyhose sales are still surprisingly strong

For much of the 20th century, pantyhose were an essential component of any polished woman’s outfit. But then, many Gen X and Boomers stopped wearing pantyhose years ago, dismissing them as uncomfortable and easily ruined by runs. Most Millennial women have never even worn them, and thanks to more casual office wear, they don’t need to in most offices.

Overall sales for sheer hose are down 8% in the 12-month period ending in September, according to the NPD Group / Consumer Tracking Service, and just last year, Cosmopolitan’s style editor declared that hose was not okay.

But pantyhose is far from extinct. In fact, it is enjoying a small bit of a popularity among younger women, according to the NPD Group. Sheer hosiery had $482 million in sales in the one year period ending May 2015, the NPD Group reports, and 27% of those sales were to Millennials, which considering its increase of 9%, the group calls a notable revival.

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