It's Winter, it's cold — heck, we've even been subjected to snow. So if we want to brave the outside world in something other than jeans and a jumper [1], then tights have to factor into our outfits. But that doesn't mean your outfit is ruined. Make a virtue out of a necessity by making the most of your hosiery, whether that's by pulling on a colourful pair or putting together a killer outfit over the top — they'll even keep your shorts in circulation.

Take inspiration from street style stars for new ways to style your tights, from clashing combinations to seamless shoe coordination. These 33 outfits prove that tights needn't be boring or just plain practical — even when you're battling the snow-covered streets of Paris for the Haute Couture 2019 shows. Sheer, patterned, fishnet, or bright, there are so many iterations. Bring on the snow [2].

A White Pair For Snow-ordination With Candy Colours

Sheer Style With a Metallic Mini and Wool Coat

With a Smart Burgundy Coat

A Black Pair to Keep Attention on a Bright Poncho

A Patterned Pair With a Textured Coat

As Part of a Red and Black Ensemble

A Sheer Pair With a Crop Top

A Pop of Fuchsia Against Silver and White

Cutout Fishnet Detailing Against Monochrome

White With Pastels For Wintry Paris

With a Classic Striped Top

With Bold Orange and Leopard Print

Layers, Layers, Layers

With Clashing Prints

Against Red Colour Pops

To Match a Furry Purple Hat

Under Over-the-Knee Boots

Under Shorts

With an Oversize Blazer

A Bold Blue Pair

Fishnets With a Classic Camel Coat

Under Cutoff Trousers

Fishnets With a Puffer and Beanie

Coordinating Colour Clashes

As Part of Chic Monochrome

Sheer With Bright Stripes

Pink to Make, Well, Everyone Wink

With Knee Boots and a Blazer

Keeping It Green

A Sheer Pair to Match a Sheer Dress

With a Blazer and Boots — Skirt Need Not Apply

Patterns Aplenty