Move Over, Black Tights—Everyone Is Opting for This Richer-Looking Color Instead

I’ve been very into tights the past couple of winters. Even as someone who doesn’t usually wear skirts or tights, I love the look of sheer pantyhose peeping out from under jeans and trousers. Last year, I played around with pops of red, but this season, I stuck to brown and black. Wool tights (especially in a very Prada-coded grey) are also on my radar after seeing chic women in Paris dialling into them this season. And I’ll admit, I’ve even come around to the more controversial long-shorts–and-tights combo this winter.

Speaking of tights trends popping up this winter, burgundy tights are currently all over my feed. Maybe it’s not a huge surprise, given 2024’s infatuation with the colour trend. I love that it’s an easy and affordable shortcut to making even your laziest outfit feel intentional and on-trend. From fashion influencers to celebrities like Kendall Jenner (who was ahead of the curve last February at a Grammy’s after-party in Los Angeles), here’s how we’ve been spotting fashion people wearing this buzzy tights trend.

1. NAVY MINI DRESS + BURGUNDY TIGHTS

Burgundy looks so good with navy blue, as they are two rich-looking colors that give private-school-uniform energy. Mixing in a little black doesn’t make it weird in the slightest. Note Sara Walker’s go-to black accessories above, and don’t give it a second thought.

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2. CHECKED MINI SKIRT + MATCHING BLAZER + BURGUNDY TIGHTS

I’m treating you to two pics of Megan Ellaby’s look because I don’t want you to miss the styling of her socks over tights. Just like her clashing snake-print tote and loafers, sometimes something that seems a bit wrong just works.

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3. GREY JUMPER + PLEATED MINI SKIRT + BURGUNDY TIGHTS

I would be wrong not to mention that there’s something about burgundy tights that feel festive and perfect for the holidays, especially brighter cherry hues (which pair so well with gray).

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4. BLACK JACKET + MINI SKIRT + BURGUNDY TIGHTS

This all-black look is 10 times more interesting thanks to Salome Mory’s accessorising, by way of luxe burgundy tights and metallic clutch.

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5. BURGUNDY PUFFER + BURGUNDY TIGHTS

Mimi Nguyen really isn’t letting New York’s winter temperatures cramp her style. Even a long puffer feels chic in burgundy, and her tonal tights add an extra layer of cool.

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