Something I’ve learned since my leap across the pond is that black tights are worn year-round here. My first week in London (in July!) I saw three different women wearing black tights with everything from dresses to distressed jean shorts. I should also mention London ladies have a love for nude hosiery, which I just can’t comprehend. Hello, grandma!
Alas, I do understand why tights are worn year round. Since London is a coastal city, it’s prone to a lot of wind – even in the warmest months of summer it’s still pretty chilly. I did my best to wait until October to pull out my favorite opaque tights, but now I’m wearing them almost daily!
I specifically love pairing tights with my new over-the-knee boots and a simple dress – it’s an easy, understated look that’s chic and comfortable. I actually wore that exact combo yesterday while exploring Brighton! I’ve heard it’s been super cold in Paris as well, so I’ll definitely be packing these before I leave on Sunday. They’re a winter wardrobe essential!
{ photography by Michaela Tornaritis }
Jacket: Maje (sold out – similar here), Top: Madewell (old – similar here), Skirt: New Look (under $40!), Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Zara (also love these), Tights: Wolford, Diamond Earrings (UK option here), Bracelets: c/o Loren Hope, Ring: not a brand (similar here), Lips: Chanel Lip Gloss in Blizzard layered over NARS Lip Pencil in Luxembourg, Nails: Essie in Topless & Barefoot
I love black tights. Your look is adorable, Merritt!
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That skirt is so cute, very nice and polished Fall outfit.
xo
PinkSole
That leopard print skirt is SO cute – love this pairing!
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Cute leopard skirt!
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I also pulled out my opaque for the first time Monday and now again wearing them right now! I live in them all winter! Love the look. I’m not the biggest fan of animal print but somehow I love it anyway because it’s pretty subtle on you and that jacket is great!
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I’ve brought the nude stockings back into my wardrobe since Princess Kate led their comeback. (My 20 yr old daughter, too.) Grandma might have known something. They make your legs look so much better and your outfit looks finished. I live in Houston and I’m always busting out the black tights a little too soon for our temps but they’re tres’ chic. Love following your UK adventures!
Grandma definitely knows her stuff, but I just can’t personally bring myself to put them on! But to each her own! Thank you for following along! xx, M