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    The Best Patterned Tights to Elevate Your Looks

    The 6 Best Patterned Tights | How to Style Patterned Tights

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    By Taylor Ayers
    Published 3 March 2021 In Buying Guides

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    Patterned tights: An intimidating, yet fun way to add a unique twist on your everyday style. Now that spring is peeking its head around the corner, adding a textured pair of tights to your daily look gives a little flare to your transitional pieces. From romantic lace to bold colors, there are plenty of styles to swap out your typical opaque tights for. We've narrowed it down to the best elevated, patterned tight options, and are here to guide you on the best ways to wear them, no matter your style. Scroll through to stock up on our top pick in each category, and styling pieces to go with it.

    If you're testing the waters with patterned tights, why not try this sheer polka dot version from Calzedonia? Create an edgy, eye-catching vibe by adding these tights to a pair of leather shorts, an oversized graphic tee, and your favorite chunky boots. They're the perfect beginner tights to give a bold finish to your look.

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    Sheer Polka Dot Tights

    Calzedonia Sheer Polka Dot Tights
    $15.00 AT CALZEDONIA.COM

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    Urban Outfitters Metallica Glitter Tee
    $39.00 AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM

    Ultimate Leather Jacket

    Madewell Ultimate Leather Jacket
    $373.50 AT NORDSTROM.COM

    Faux Leather Shorts

    ZARA Faux Leather Shorts
    $17.99 AT ZARA.COM

    Chunky Chelsea Boots

    ASOS Design Chunky Chelsea Boots
    $114.00 AT US.ASOS.COM

    Naoko Bag

    Isabel Marant Naoko Bag
    $1390.00 AT SHOPBOP.COM

    Add a statement-making touch to your outfit with some fun colorful blocking. These rust-red pointelle pattern tights are too good to hide under long hemlines. Swap out your long dresses for a light and airy shirt dress, slip into a pair of low heeled sandals, and sport a classic felt beret for a charming finish.

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    Modcloth Walk This Slay Tights
    $15.00 AT MODCLOTH.COM

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    ZARA Coat With Lapel
    $49.90 AT ZARA.COM

    shirt dress

    Anine Bing Aubrey Dress
    $299.00 AT ANINEBING.COM

    gigi pip

    GIGI PIP Sophie Beret
    $36.00 AT GIGIPIP.COM

    Meta Pendant Necklace

    Soko Meta Pendant Necklace
    $39.20 AT SHOPBOP.COM

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    Vicenza Melbourne Mules
    $128.00 AT FREEPEOPLE.COM

    For those fluctuating temperatures at the start of spring, add these striped tights, with micro-fishnet detail, into your rotation under a chunky sweater dress. Keep the layers coming by adding an oversized blazer and knit socks to keep you extra warm on those chilly mornings, and finish off the look with a trendy patent leather bucket hat for a casual-cool look.

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    Microfishnet Striped Tights

    Donna Karan Micro-fishnet Striped Tights
    $14.00 AT WALMART.COM

    Oversized Blazer

    HM Oversized Blazer
    $29.99 AT HM.COM

    Montpellier Dress

    Wilfred Montpellier Dress
    $178.00 AT ARITZIA.COM

    eric javits

    Eric Javits Patti Bucket Rain Hat
    $144.00 AT ERICJAVITS.COM

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    K. Bell Women's Marl Socks
    $12.00 AT LOOPSANDWALES.COM

    1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes

    Dr. Martens 1461 Smooth Leather Oxford Shoes
    $120.00 AT DRMARTENS.COM

    Some patterns may be tricker to incorporate into your outfit than others but, don't underestimate your pattern-mixing abilities. Work these Wolford floral-lace tights into your look in a way that feels grown-up. Let them peek out from under a printed midi skirt, and top them off with a oversized sweater for a sweet date-night look. Or, accessorize with a pair of pointed-toe booties, gold jewelry, and a mini animal printed bag for a look that will roar.

    Shop the tights, plus styling pieces:

    lace leggings

    Wolford Alexa Leggings
    $43.55 AT WOLFORDSHOP.COM

    Oversized Sweater

    Oak + Fort Oversized Sweater
    $44.00 AT OAKANDFORT.COM

    2quot; Samira Hoop Earrings

    Jennifer Fisher 2" Samira Hoop Earrings
    $500.00 AT NET-A-PORTER.COM

    Claire Skirt

    RIXO Claire Skirt
    $199.50 AT SHOPBOP.COM

    Reflected Aviator Sunnies

    Christian Dior Reflected Aviator Sunnies
    $142.00 AT SUNGLASSHUT.COM

    Bea Bootie

    Alias Mae Bea Bootie
    $135.00 AT REVOLVE.COM

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