1. The first time someone walks by my office and says, "Hey, did you hear how much snow we're supposed to get tomorrow?".
2. Weather reports that include the wind chill.
3. Being late for work behind a driver who is apparently encountering a quarter-inch of snow for the first time in his/her life.
Three things I'm already sick of:
1. Every time someone says, "It's supposed to be a really cold winter this year".
2. That I keep hearing, "We're well below average temperatures for this time of year".
3. That we've already reached the point where everyone asks each other "How is it out there?" every time someone comes in from outside.
Yes I know, Winter is almost upon us. And while cold temperatures don't bother me as much as some people, I hate when fall comes to an end. I especially hate the constant reminders of how miserable winters are around here. Yeah I know...I've lived here all my life.
But it's inevitable in a death and taxes sort of way. When my parents came to this country, they picked New England...and for some reason I never left, so this is what I deal with.
At least its an excuse to start looking at the heavier tights. As always, there are some great looks out there, and you don't have to spend a fortune. Let's look at some below.
How about some merino wool? The Trasparenze Gennifer Merino Wool Tights will help keep your legs warm throughout the winter. They are made of 70% wool, 15% microfibre, and 15% elastane. They're also sheer to waist with a reinforced toe. They have a matte finish.
The best part? These tights come in 10 different colors. You can find a color to match virtually any look you might be going for. So there's no need to sacrifice comfort in the name of style. Just pick a color, throw these comfy tights on, and you're ready to rock your favorite outfit.
These tights come in 3 different sizes. They cost £12.20 (about $20).
The Pamela Mann Monochrome Tights are a fun two-tone pattern that are said to be "Chanel inspired". Good thing is, because they're Pamela Mann, you won't be paying Chanel prices.
These tights come in two different color options, either black/white or nude/black. They're a fun way to dress up a winter look and still stay warm. They're 40 denier, so they have decent thickness to protect the leg from the cooling temperatures.
These tights are sheer to waist and have a reinforced toe. They also have a matte finish. They're 90% nylon and 10% elastane. These tights come in one size fits all.
Once again, a little extra warmth won't cost you too much, as these tights are £8.95 (about $15).
Textured tights are also a very good option. Aristoc is always one of my favorite go-to brands when it comes to value. The Aristoc Wool Texture Diamond Opaque Tights here are made from a wool blend, but have a nice diamond pattern to them.
Aristoc did a great job of making a warm tight fashionable. These tights are sheer to waist and have a sheer toe. That would make them a good option for an event where you need to be dressy (maybe open-toed dressy) but the weather outside isn't so warm. These tights are made from 64% nylon, 30% wool, 5% elastane, and 1% cotton. They have a matte finish.
They're available in two different sizes in black only. They cost £11.74 (about $19). These tights are advertised as "thick and cozy" and are said to keep you warm throughout the winter.
Also available from Aristoc are the Striped Pellerine Tights. These tights are a comfy wool blend done in a very nice pattern. The nice texture and pattern again allow you to dress these tights up as much as you want and still stay warm.
These tights are a very opaque 60 denier. They're also 80% wool, combined with 17% nylon, 2% elastane, and 1% cotton.
I really like the way these look with just a pair of black pumps in the picture. They'd look just as good with a pair of knee boots, I think.
The tights come in 2 different sizes in black only. They cost £11.95 (about $20).
We're not done yet. After all, what says 'winter' more than a blue star design on a gray background. I love the way these look with the silver pumps in the picture. These are the Stellar Star Cozy Wool and Cotton Tights, by Jonathan Aston. These tights look perfect for a holiday party, or even just going out in the middle of the Winter.
Wool and cotton just sounds warm, doesn't it? They're a very opaque 80 denier, so there will be some thickness between your legs and the cold winter air. These tights are a blend of 40% wool, 40% cotton, 15% nylon, and 5% elastane.
These tights are available in one size in this pretty Zinc/Royal color. As with all of Jonathan Aston, these appear to be a pretty good value at £11.70 (about $19).
I'll keep updating on the latest cozy styles as the Winter rolls on. Just don't tell me how much snow we're going to be getting. I don't even want to know.
Stay warm, my friends.
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