We Love Tights

A wonderful piece by Megan Mitchell on the cinematic history of tights (the full article can be read here - https://makeitweird.co.uk/2024/07/21/taking-stockings/) Function, allure and even murder. From housewives to manic pixie dream girls, the humble tights (or nylons, pantyhose, hoses – your preference, really) have enjoyed a cinematic representation any star would envy. One such time capsule of the interwoven nature of nylons on film is Ester Krumbachová’s The Murder of Mr Devil (1970). Despite the implied supernatural elements at play otherwise, The Murder of Mr Devil highlights a gorgeous intersection of practical fashion and seductive personal style. Arguably, Ona’s (Jirina Bohdalová) consistent commitment to opaque black tights is born from necessity, as the only window in her flat seems to be consistently open (or have no glass at all?). Choosing to sleep in a fetching mint-coloured negligee paired with thick, black tights suggests a determination to preserve her o...

  Taylor Swift uses a classic dancer’s trick to create perfectly smooth, glossy-looking legs on stage on her The Eras Tour and you can copy this hack right here at Tights Tights Tights . Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has become one of the biggest live tours in history, with millions of viewers enjoying her performances night after night. To keep herself looking her best even after spending hours on stage, Taylor employs a secret trick used by professional dancers which keeps her legs comfortable whilst also looking glossy and smooth. This easy hack involves layering two different pairs of tights over the top of each other. The first pair of tights is a sheer glossy skin coloured pair and natural fishnet tights over the top. Taylor Swift always wears two pairs of tights on stage. Double layering the tights not only gives an added layer of modesty (majorly important when you’re performing on stage) but also helps add a little colour back to your legs. This is becau...