Most things done in the nude are quite thrilling - we'll leave the examples to your imagination.
However, when we bring fashion into the equation, nude suddenly becomes a wholly unappealing concept. Nude underwear has never been considered overtly attractive, and dare we say for good reason. Nude undergarments are designed to blend with your skin tone in order to modestly slot under more sheer outerwear, while fiery red and elegant black lingerie enhances the assets.
Nude tights also firmly fall into the function over fashion category. The sheer stockings match the colour of your legs to appear as if you aren't wearing tights at all. They are primarily called upon for making ensembles more office-appropriate, various evening dos and perhaps the odd festive family get-together.
That’s not to say they aren’t a helpful item to keep at the back of your wardrobe to have your back as a hosiery workhorse.
Taylor Swift is a celebrated lover of nude tights, regularly slipping into a pair to perform onstage. Always wondered why her legs look so perfectly shiny? Now you know why.
And let's not forget a huge target audience of nude tights, ballet dancers. The performers live in nude tights when rehearsing in the studio. This colourway accentuates the seamless long lines of the leg and protects the dancers’ modesty during lifts and leaps.
Nude tights were called into question on a global scale when Freed of London partnered with Ballet Black to create a line of pointe shoes suited to black skin tones. This opened up the conversation about the use of nude garments in dance, and shortly after the production of inclusive nude kicked into action.
It never takes long for fashion to catch up with the cultural zeitgeist. Designers such as Nensi Dokjaka and Miu Miu have both successfully attempted to relaunch nude tights in the luxury sphere, moving the apparel away from their grannyish reputation. Hey presto, nude tights came back with a bang, with labels such as Free People offering bedazzled fishnet renditions of the once-sexless undergarment.
Needless to say, we still have high street heroes including M&S and Calzedonia serving up nude concoctions for everyday wear, so it’s really up to you whether you want fashion over function or vice versa.
Read on to uncover the best nude tights to give your legs a kick of sculpting shine.
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Bloch Ladies Footed Tights
Bloch ensures dancers are always covered when under the spotlight. The dancewear brand offers an expansive range of tights, available to shop in multiple skin tone options.
Buy now £9.50, Bloch
Calzedonia 20 Denier Sheer Tights
When in doubt, look to Calzedonia. The hosiery hero of the high street stocks a range of inclusive tights to shimmy into. They also feature a soft cotton gusset and sheer toes for maximum subtly.
Buy now £6.99, Calzedonia
Wolford Nude 8 Tights Cosmetic
Wolford is here to remedy all your undergarment woes. These luxury sheer tights will sculpt your legs with a barely noticeable look. Enhanced by a reinforced sandal toe and cotton gusset, the stockings will ensure your legs have never looked so lean.
Buy now £30.00, John Lewis
M&S 3pk 20 Denier Energising Sheer Tights
Stick to your budget and add a £5 pack of nude tights to your online shopping basket. M&S never fall short on the essential, and these sheer tights are perfect for showing off and accentuating your limbs.
Buy now £5.00, M&S
Falke Pure Matt 20 DEN Women Tights
Sustainable shoppers, may we have your attention please. Falke’s sheer nude tights aren’t only durable without compromising on comfort, but are made from recycled polyamide fibers and silicone-free softener. Enjoy the velvety fine feel while on the dance floor.
Buy now £18.00, Falke
Free People Glitter Fishnet Tight
Get your glam on with a statement pair of fishnets. Free People’s gem-clad tights offer a disco-ready look when layered under some ripped jeans or teamed with a mini cargo skirt for festival ‘fits.
Buy now £32.00, Free People
