Picking the right tights for different times of the year can help your outfits look good while also keeping you comfortable as the weather changes. The thickness of tights, called the denier, tells you how heavy and opaque they’ll be. Knowing about denier helps you choose tights that work well with your clothes and the weather.
Denier Ratings
The denier measures how thick tights are. Higher numbers mean thicker, more opaque tights while lower numbers mean sheerer, lighter tights. This simple system helps you pick the right tights for different temperatures throughout the year.
Tights for Spring
In spring, when the weather warms up, lighter tights between 10 to 20 denier work well. They give a little warmth during cool mornings but they won’t be too hot later in the day and they look great with spring dresses and skirts.
Nude colours go with everything, or you can try soft colours or fishnet tights, like the examples seen at www.bettertights.com/products/fishnet-tights, that match spring themes. These light tights let your skin breathe while still looking stylish.
Summer Tights
Summer tights are usually very sheer at 5 to 15 denier. You could wear these for formal events or in cold air-conditioned places. They give your legs a smooth look while being almost invisible. Some come without feet or with open toes for summer sandals.
Tights for Autumn
In autumn, switch to medium tights that are between 30 to 40 denier. They give a good level of warmth without being too thick and work well with autumn outfits and shorter skirts. Rich colours like deep red, dark green or gold look great with autumn clothes and as they are medium denier, they don’t tear as easily as thinner ones.
Winter Warmth
Winter weather needs thick tights of 60 denier or higher. These tights are opaque, so they keep your legs warm in cold weather. On very cold days, you could try thermal or fleece-lined tights that trap heat. Winter denier tights are tough enough for everyday wear and look good with boots and winter clothes.
