With winter’s chilly gloom upon us there nothing is more important than adding some color to your wardrobe.  Color equates to a feeling of light hearted happiness and is an easy-to-add much needed break from the greys, blacks, and other muted tones we tend to wear in the winter.  Kiss the winter doldrums adios with the happy color choices of Micro Opaque Lycra tights or the more subtle shadings in Mélange.

I know we all tend to throw a bright colored warm scarf around our necks but why not continue this love of color right down to our boots?  Even the most severely tailored black business suit takes on a much needed boost when paired with colorful opaque tights. 

Opaque tights have never been more in fashion and more fun than they are right now.  The heavier thread density of opaque tights add warmth and, when coupled with the optional woven-in patterns nicely balance our layers of clothing for a look that says “Winter chill – pfft! I look great”!

One of my favorite opaque tights this season is from Gabriella.  Mélange is a 50 thread density opaque tight that has a vertical pattern of stripes in contrasting colors that create the illusion of longer more svelte legs … and heavens knows, I can do with some of that extra height!  Graphite is a stunning combination of slate grey and darker grey that pairs wonderfully with almost everything and looks smashing with winter whites and hot pinks.  Voila is a light aubergine and a deeper purple and looks terrific with blacks, browns and navy and olive.

And my light hearted fantasy opaque tights – Marilyn’s Micro Opaque Lycra tights.  These 60 thread density tights are pure funky fun in a great selection of colors: red; light cherry, purple and pearl.  The pearl is stupendous with every color in your wardrobe day or night, and red – it’s Christmas so dress accordingly!

That said, now there is absolutely no excuse for not bringing some summertime fun into your winter wardrobe.