Single-digit temperatures are nigh, which only means one thing: it’s time to find out how to style black tights for winter 2025. They’ve been rolled up in the corner of your sock drawer all year, but now they’re a key wardrobe player again.

Because, let’s be honest, no one wants uncomfortable goose bumps to throw a wrench in their cold-weather plans. (We’ve all been there, no?) Incorporate black hosiery into your looks, however, and you don’t need to bid adieu to your favourite summer dresses and skirts during winter.

By nature, black tights exude a no-fuss, pared-back vibe. That doesn’t mean you can’t take them into high-style territory, however. But how to make sure they fit with the winter 2025 style trends? The first step in your outfit planning is to decide on the opacity of your tights themselves. Sheer pantyhose, for instance, convey a dressy vibe. They’re a smart choice for a night out, weddings and other special occasions that call for a slightly formal ensemble.

For an everyday style, however, you might slip into a pair of opaque tights. They have a high denier (in other words, they’re much thicker than sheer styles). And let’s not forget about fishnet designs. Sure, the skin-revealing pantyhose may not be as warm as the other two styles, but they’re a surefire way to edge up your winter ensembles.

Once you choose your preferred pantyhose, it’s time to get to work. And this is where we come into the picture. Below, we compiled six outfit ideas for black tights to emulate during the colder months using a mix of wardrobe staples and the season’s trendiest pieces.

With a statement coat

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Sometimes your coat is the outfit. But you can’t always get away with wearing the piece sans tights – and certainly not when the temperatures dip below, say, 20 degrees. Unlike patterned or colourful pantyhose, a pair of black tights won’t compete with your statement outerwear. Team the accent with coordinating black boots – anything from lug-sole combat boots to the Chelsea-boots silhouette will do – to create a truly cohesive black tights outfit.

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With fishnets and a furry coat

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