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5 reasons to keep loving black tights in 2009

They have become a staple in the wardrobes of women of all ages. The black tight is a way to add a little drama or a chic touch to any outfit. No matter the occasion, I still keep finding reasons to wear them and the industry is still hanging onto the look. Designers like Vera Wang made them huge, but now stores for the everyday shopper, like Target, sell a range of tights to finish off your outfit.

Here are five reasons to keep rocking black tights this semester:

1.) Transformation: Black tights make a spring dress in a lighter fabric fit in with your winter wardrobe. Keep them in your bag to quickly dress up an outfit.

2.) Great lengths: Black tights elongate a leg and make for a more toned look. When paired with black heels or ankle boots, your legs look miles long.

3.) Inexpensive upgrade: As trends go, tights have been one that fit into any budget. In a pinch, you can find a pair at a drugstore for a few dollars, but my favorite pair when I feel like spending a little more money are the Full Length Tights from Express. At $14.50, I still consider them a bargain because of their thicker texture, opacity and they are more resistant to getting that annoying run.

4.) One style fits all: Black tights are a trend that suits all body types and personal styles. Black is typically a universally flattering color and what goes over them, be it a dress or shorts, is up to you, but a clean, classic look is always in season.

5.) Adding options: With no end to winter in sight, wearing the same pants over and over can become monotonous. While it is too early for shorts or otherwise bare legs, opaque tights allow you to show some skin, without really doing it.

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Features Editor Petra Canan takes a look at today’s most worn or scorned trends in fashion and checks out what the stylish women of MSU are sporting around campus.

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Too Much of an Okay Thing

01/12/09 3:02am

While they serve some purpose (I’ll give you that much), they are extremely overworn around campus, do NOT look good on all people and body types, and should not be worn if super shiny, tight, or see-through. It’s winter. It’s Michigan. Leggings need to go already. So do uggs. Don’t get me started on those things. Leggings + boots?!

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