Are Pantyhose In Style?

LAURA MCGUIRE

Are pantyhose in style? Fashion magazines and fashion bloggers certainly have mentioned that tights and pantyhose could be in style this year, but what does that mean exactly?

It must be the word “pantyhose” that has people shrinking back, wondering if they’ve somehow committed a fashion faux pas by wearing something they already know looks good when worn well. The word somehow conjures images of our grandmother’s style. But I’ll let you in on a little secret. Okay, so it’s not much of a secret if you’ve Googled “Are pantyhose in style?” and taken the time to read the articles, but year after year pantyhose styles find their way into celebrity fashions, make appearances on the runway and gain the attention of fashion bloggers who hop on the trend and say, “this year pantyhose just might be in style.”

Pantyhose ARE IN STYLE

Are Pantyhose in Style?

Fall and spring's runways were full of tights. In January, Valentino showed a collection including pantyhose with open-toed shoes (I know, gasp!) The spring runway was ablaze with unique-colored tights. Then as the royal wedding approached everyone buzzed about Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s sheer nude nylon legs. There’s certainly not a lack of examples of well-known people wearing pantyhose.

Go on Pinterest and type “Celebrity Pantyhose” and you will find some of your favorite celebs with gorgeous pantyhose-clad legs. Emma Watson, Zooey Deschanel, Victoria Justice, Jennifer Anniston, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift… the list…or images in this case, go on and on. And do you know what you’ll find? They look stunning, sophisticated, and sometimes even a little edgy.

So, the next time you’re worried about being judged because you wanted to rock a pair of pantyhose—maybe we can compromise and just call them nylons or sheer tights--don’t be afraid to rock them. If you look good and feel great in them, that’s all that matters.

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