Which tights to wear with dress

Natural and pale is always better than unnatural and tan. Wait, what? Women wear pantyhose with pants? The higher-end brands tend to be more comfortable and durable. For more pantyhose style advice, see Should Women Wear Pantyhose? In climates like California, you can get away with minimal additions.

Slipping a simple sock into the equation can help battle a brisk morning that turns into a nice afternoon. Just pick your poison — sweet or sporty? You can also get some fab custom socks that no one else will have, which is always awesome! I consider a stocking anything that nears the knee or higher.

So this would be where your boot socks , knee highs and thick highs come into play. Boots that hit at or past the knee have always looked killer with skirts. You can leave the high boots at home in favor of a penny loafer or brogue. A cable-knit, over-the-knee sock mimics a boot and looks fabulous with a short hemline. Tights are the cold-weather staple. Every fashionista has a sheer or opaque pair in their drawer, but the options extend far beyond basic black. Yes, the classics look super chic covering up any sliver of skin between your hem and shoes — under dresses, skirts and pants.

Lucky for us, there are plenty out there that manage to do the job — and even luckier, they're just a click away. Whether you're looking for fleece-lined tights to wear during winter, sheer nude tights to match your skin tone, or a sexy lace or fishnet design to pair with your best minis, there's a durable, comfortable option below. We've vetted thousands of Amazon reviews to ensure they won't run or tear, and these six pairs are the best of the bunch.

Perfect for someone who's looking for a basic option for everyday wear, these opaque tights have hundreds of glowing reviews and a near five-star rating. They have a sturdy elastic that stays up without cutting into the waistline, so you won't have any lines etched in your stomach once you take them off. Since they're made of a high-quality polyamide-elastane blend, it's unlikely they'll snag or run.

Even better, each order comes in a pack of two, and you can choose from five colors: black, navy, red, nude, and coffee. These tights come in 13 assorted shades of black and nude and navy, for good measure to suit a wide variety of skin tones, so they're already a winner in our book. Since a touch of sheen is a great way to show off your legs, these sheer, satin tights are a wonderful option for those looking to highlight their best feature.

Designed with a soft, knitted waistband that stays firmly in place and prevents the fabric from digging into the skin, the sheerness and barely visible toe shadow reinforcement makes them perfect for wearing with open-toed shoes or sandals. Still, no matter what the day may look like outside, we guarantee you'll find some easy outfit inspiration below.

The Style Stalker. Pair a floaty floral maxi dress with a sweater and black boots. Bonus if you add some seriously cool accessories. Equestrian-style boots add a cool contrast against a vintage-inspired floral dress. Change up your tights game and opt for a subtle but fun print to pair with a neutral dress and boots.