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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Tights?

Who says bright, patterned, and daring tights are just for the kiddies? This colorful legwear has the power to make that same old sweater dress into a brand-new outfit.
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Opaque tights

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We're tickled pink over this super-opaque pair, perfect for adding a pop of color to all the black you've been wearing. DKNY '412' Control Top Opaque Tights, $14.50, Nordstrom.

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Back seam tights

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Even the most conservative woman can take sheer black stockings up a notch with a row of rhinestones up the back of her calf. All That Sparkles-Rhinestone BackSeam Tights, $32, Peek Brooklyn.

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Metallic tights

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Make your basic black dress or skirt evening-appropriate with a whole lot of shimmer. Metallic Tights, $21.05, ASOS.

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Lace tights

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Instead of wearing a lace camisole, take the sexy fabric to a strip of leg. Now, prepare to be stared at every time you leave a room. DKNY Pinstripe Lace Tight, $20, Belk.

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Snowflake tights

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These moose and snowflake covered tights may force you to give the rest of your hosiery a pink slip. Opaque Fairisle Tights, $14.03, ASOS.

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Tie-dye tights

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Indulge your love of the '60s, and admit it: You've got the blues for these tie-dye tights. Tights, $9.95, H&M.

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Pastel tights

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Welcome spring with super-lightweight pastels that go on like a second skin. Supersoft Lightweight Control Top Tights, $13.50, Hue.

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Patterned tights

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A fun pattern and tummy- and thigh-minimizing shapewear? We'll take two! Patterned Tight-End Tights Sweater Stripe, $28, Spanx.

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Fair Isle Tights

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No ski-trip in your future? Sporting a Fair Isle pattern on your legs is the next best thing. Black Fairisle Tights, $16, Topshop.

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Cable tights

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Like a sweater for your legs, these thick and cozy tights will stand up to the worst winter days. Textured Cable Tight, 2 for $20, Urban Outfitters.

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