The Under-$20 Trend Kendall Jenner and Every Cool Girl Is Suddenly Wearing
I'm always drawn to the idea of shopping my closet to create fresh looks that utilize pieces I already own. There is definitely something to be said for styling great staples in new, directional ways that make them feel anything but basic. This dressing mentality can be applied to one of the latest trends we're seeing everywhere on the runways, as well as in the wardrobes of celebs and the fashion set: sheer tights. The winter hosiery has come back in a major back this season, albeit with some new styling tweaks.
Thanks in part to brands including Bottega Veneta, pants-less looks have taken off—including an exact look from the brand's S/S 23 runway pairing a navy sweater with sheer black tights and pointed heels that Kendall Jenner was spotted wearing recently. If you aren't ready to take on this daring way of styling the trend, look to insiders who are wearing them with everything from miniskirts to elegant faux-fur coats. Ahead, see how to style the sheer tights trend and shop pieces inspired by the looks.
On the Runway
Already one of the most talked-about runway looks from the S/S 23 collections, Bottega Veneta is making a case for "zero pants" outfits—a look that is already becoming hotly debated on TikTok.
Victoria Beckham also made a case for pants-free outfits. The designer's version includes patterned tights paired with a bra top and tailored blazer.
Not ready to skip the pants? Instead, bring back the bubble skirt as Khaite endorsed many times over for spring 2023.
On Celebs
On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent Faux Fur Coat (price upon request), dress, Le 5 à 7 Bag ($2500), and SL 276 Sunglasses ($395); Solow & Co. ring; Calzedonia Sheer Tights ($20)
There are many degrees of sheer tights and Hailey Bieber opted for the barely there at all variety, worn with a micro minidress and a faux fur coat.
On Kendall Jenner: Bottega Veneta sweater and Sardine Bag ($4200); Saint Laurent Pulp Pumps ($845); Calzedonia Sheer Tights ($20)
Kendall Jenner put her own spin on the Bottega Veneta runway look long before it went to market, proving that yes, pants are perhaps optional in 2023.
On the Fashion Set
Just add sleek knee-high boots and a vintage-inspired faux-fur coat for a sophisticated winter outfit where sheer tights add some extra texture and dimension.
One of the coolest ways to wear a miniskirt this winter? Sheer tights. Plus, they'll add an extra layer of warmth.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.