How to wear tights and feel comfortable in summer

Tights are a fantastic addition to lots of different outfits. Whether you opt for classic black tights to go with a shift dress, nude tights underneath a floral gown or even brightly coloured tights under denim shorts, they turn any outfit into a finished masterpiece.

But many people feel that tights are a garment reserved just for winter, and this does sort of make sense: tights are great for providing an extra layer of warmth on a chilly winter’s day. Lots of people worry they would simply be too hot and uncomfortable in tights in the summer months or on holiday. But this definitely isn’t the case. Read on for our top tips on how to wear tights in the summer and feel comfortable – and still look fabulous!

Light fabrics

The first step is to choose a light, soft pair of tights which aren’t designed for warmth. Thermal tights can certainly stay in the drawer! Because tights are usually measured in denier, we’d opt for a 10-15 denier when it comes to nude or neutral tights, which give a sheer, chic look without you getting hot and bothered.

Of course, if it’s the middle of a heatwave and you’re struggling with chafing, anti chafing shorts are another great option – have a look at specialists such as www.bettertights.com/collections/anti-chafing-shorts for a great range.

Play with colour

Spring and summer are certainly the best times of the year to experiment with bolder colours. Coloured tights, such as mustard, hot pink or royal blue can turn a plain outfit into a fashion statement with little effort. In fact, coloured tights are one of the trends of the season according to The Independent!

Try pairing yellow tights with blue denim shorts and your favourite t-shirt for a summery look. Or brighten up a neutral dress with a splash of lilac or mint green tights underneath. You can also match your tights choice to a colour which features in a floral dress for a beautifully streamlined look.