It's officially tights season, the time of year when every winter dress or skirt practically demands a layer of warmth—and just a wool coat isn't enough. The problem? A snag from a fingernail or even a cuticle can ruin your elegant outfit before you even walk away from the mirror. But this year, shoppers are getting smarter about what they wear—and the solution is the tights Taylor Swift recently wore.
For dinner at Chez Margaux, New York City's buzziest members-only club, Swift stepped out on a freezing night wearing a turtleneck bodysuit, a miniskirt, a short wool coat, heeled knee-high boots, and a pair of Sheertex tights. She chose the brand's Stardust style, a subtly shimmering, semi-opaque pair that can make any all-black outfit look fresh.
For those unfamiliar, Sheertex has become the hosiery brand that insiders won't stop whispering about. The label's tights are crafted from a high-tech polymer blend that delivers durable, rip-resistant tights. They may look like sleek 20-denier tights, but their tightly woven knit helps trap heat, acting as an invisible layer when the wind chill drops the real-feel temperature into the teens.
"I wear tights practically daily in the winter, layering them under jeans and trousers, as well as with skirts and dresses," senior fashion editor Eliza Huber shares. "The number of pairs I've ripped through with my nails or snagged and seen run immediately after putting them on for the first time would shock you. Truthfully, Sheertex tights are the only ones that don't tear. I've washed them in the washing machine even, and nothing."
Trust us: we love the elegant, barely-there look of classic sheer tights, but the truth is, in freezing weather, it's just not realistic. That's where Sheertex comes in as winter's best-kept style secret. Among editors, celebrities, and influencers alike, these high-tech tights let you stay warm and look chic. So wear your LBD or hot pants without sacrificing style this winter.
Keep scrolling to shop Swift's exact tights and more Sheertex styles worth adding to your winter wardrobe.
On Taylor Swift: Sheertex Stardust Rip-Resist Tights ($99); Louis Vuitton coat, Midtown High Boots ($2370); Prada Cleo Brushed Leather Tote Bag ($3100)
Get Swift's Look
If find yourself in a style rut this winter, you can't go wrong with a black turtleneck bodysuit and jeans or a miniskirt.
Elevate any all-black winter outfit with this pair of warm and fun tights.
Sometimes a short wool coat is essential to balance the proportions in your outfit correctly. Grab this one because of the chic funnel-neck design.
Treat yourself this season to Swift's favorite designer knee-high boots.
Prada's Cleo bag has been a best seller ever since it released in late 2020.
Shop Sheertex Tights
The rip-resist technology actually works.
These feature a firm shaping effect throughout the seat and thighs, helping to create a lifted, sculpted body.
Mothers-to-be love these tights because they conform to the body throughout the different stages of pregnancy.
The strong, but comfortable waistband keeps everything secure around the midriff.
If you're looking for tights that are between sheer and opaque, these are the ones.