How to wear tights in Summer

Not all of us have the good fortune to have tanned legs for the summer months, however this does not mean that we need to keep our legs hidden away under trousers. There are numerous styles and colours of tights that are excellent for the summer, ranging from natural sheer to brightly coloured tights, from footless to patterned, there is a great variety to choose from.

The summer usually has in vogue pretty dresses and skirts and lovely sandals, and there are various types of tights available to complement all styles. There are specifically manufactured sandal tights that do not have the usual strengthening at the toes, it is practically impossible to tell when sandal tights are being worn. There are also many pairs of sheer tights that give just a hint of colour and look very natural. Brands such as Pretty Polly, Spanx, and Aristoc have some great tights suitable for Summer wear.

Wearers can be a little cautious of donning tights in the summer in case they are too warm but recent developments in textiles ensure that summer tights are cool and light and also very practical. Summer tights generally have a lower denier and lighter colours but the new textiles from which they are made ensure the tights are cool, strong and durable as well as pretty. Manufacturers have realised that tights for summer can be practical and also fashionable

Choosing summer tights is the same as for any other season decide on what the outfit is and then look at the tights available. Summer fashion for 2010 has a lot of lace on view and there are various styles of lace tights in the shops, these can be worn under summer shorts or dresses. Lace tights are an integral part of the look and the tights are chosen not to be inconspicuous but to stand out and add to the overall look.