POV: You're up to your neck in holiday-party invites (or maybe you're even hosting an intimate affair yourself), and like clockwork, you've found yourself gazing into a closet full of clothes with seemingly "nothing to wear." Maybe you've pulled together a final round of top contenders, yet it feels incomplete. The missing component? A pair of festive tights.

Sure, holiday outfits [1] can begin to feel a bit redone year after year, but fun-loving accessories will never fail to add an element of interest. For the lover of colour, there's the opportunity to further incorporate holiday hues by layering opaque tights under a quirky skirt, while for a black-and-white affair, you may find yourself reaching for tights that add personality through texture and lace prints. Either way, stocking up on two to three pairs is bound to be a lifesaver this season. Ahead, here are a few need-to-know tips for zhuzhing up your holiday ensemble with tights and a few styles we know you're going to want to shop.

Tip 1: Remember Opaque Tights Are a Showstopper

If you're not afraid to have fun with your holiday outfit, consider adding a pair of opaque tights. True, they're a little wacky, but they're equal parts chic. Feel free to keep the theme of unapologetic colour going into your outfit as well by way of a tweed skirt and blazer, and just like that, you've got a runway-level outfit.

Los Angeles Apparel 40 Denier Classic Opaque Tights

Los Angeles Apparel 40 Denier Classic Opaque Tights [2] ($16)

Tip 2: Play on Festive Colours

When shopping for tights this season, keep an eye out for festive hues such as forest or even "Bottega" green, silver, or gold. In this case, you can do so with less-ostentatious, sheer tights. Try pairing the accessory with black or brown tones in your outfit to ensure they really stand out, and finish off the look with a pair of open-toed sandal heels or a bootie.

Sosfy Opaque Microfibre Tights

Sosfy Opaque Microfibre Tights [3] ($17)

Tip 3: Don't Be Afraid to Sparkle

Crystal-embellished tights are calling your name if you want a holiday evening outfit to remember. Of course, this also means recruiting a minidress or skirt and a tiny handbag that complements with a blinged-out top handle.

Wolford X Amina Muaddi Crystal-Embellished Fishnet Tights

Wolford X Amina Muaddi Crystal-Embellished Fishnet Tights [4] ($268)

Tip 4: Lace Up

Lace tights make a statement without sacrificing versatility, making them the accessory you'll find yourself styling more than one way throughout the season. Use them to bring a nighttime element to a daytime look such as a collared top and trouser shorts, or style with a velvet minidress to add yet another sultry element.

Natori Lace Cutout Tights

Natori Lace Cutout Tights [5] ($32)