I don’t wear tights because my boss or social standing demands it. I don’t have to but I love to and a little bit also because legs of advanced age like a smooth and silky cover up.
Sexy stockings, eccentric tights or funky panty hoses heat up any outfit but in the summer unfortunately also our bodies. For whatever reason you want them; for self-expression, a fake tan, or a necessity, we’ve got ways to wear them in the summer.
Be it for fun or following the darn rules; how can we be stylish without overheating?
9 tips to make choosing and wearing warm-weather hosiery a breeze:
1. Choose stockings without bottoms; cold feet make a big difference.
2. Wear stay-ups rather than a panty hose for the same reason
3. Search for hosiery with a low denier number; 5 is perfect but anything under 20 does the trick
4. Net, lace and cut out designs are superbly breathable. It doesn’t need to be a statement fishnet. Tights with smaller, subtler designs are widely available and might even be accepted in a workplace culture.
5. Chose silk. Natural fibers are often more breathable than man-made ones.
6. If you feel punky, rip your stockings and join the 90s fashion trend
7. Experiment with mesh suspender tights. They come with a built in suspender from the same light material as the stockings
When we do the above we gain practical benefits like keeping our feet from getting sweaty inside your shoes, and stop your legs sticking to chairs. Stockings in the summer can prevent blisters, and protect pedicures from rubbing against shoes.
It’s a win, win.
