tights
plural noun
: a skintight garment covering the body from the neck down or from the waist down
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As its moniker implies, the finish is sheer and barely there, like opaque tights over bare legs.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2023
The North Face Windwall technology is what seals the deal for these tights.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2023
The star wore a LBD with gold trim, black tights and black heels.
—Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
At Valentino, Anne Hathaway piled on the sequins with an embroidered dress over embellished tights—finished with a leopard print bag and heels, because more is more!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2023
Anne Hathaway just rocked a leopard-print minidress and tights at Paris Fashion Week, and the photos from the event were totally iconic.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
Each piece is designed with quality at the forefront, including athletic tights featuring ShapeMove, a fabric that shapes the body and provides extra support, as well as DryMove, a material that pulls moisture away from the skin.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
The Armageddon Time star wore the statement coat over sheer black tights and a pair of chunky lace-up boots with a block heel and gold hardware, finishing the look with an array of silver rings and other jewelry.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Jan. 2023
Armendáriz turned up to the premiere in a flashy ensemble fit for both the ring and the red carpet — a multi-colored leotard, bedazzled tights and a blue satin jacket with dramatic train.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2023
The North Face Windwall technology is what seals the deal for these tights.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2023
The star wore a LBD with gold trim, black tights and black heels.
—Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
At Valentino, Anne Hathaway piled on the sequins with an embroidered dress over embellished tights—finished with a leopard print bag and heels, because more is more!
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2023
Anne Hathaway just rocked a leopard-print minidress and tights at Paris Fashion Week, and the photos from the event were totally iconic.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
Each piece is designed with quality at the forefront, including athletic tights featuring ShapeMove, a fabric that shapes the body and provides extra support, as well as DryMove, a material that pulls moisture away from the skin.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
The Armageddon Time star wore the statement coat over sheer black tights and a pair of chunky lace-up boots with a block heel and gold hardware, finishing the look with an array of silver rings and other jewelry.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Jan. 2023
Armendáriz turned up to the premiere in a flashy ensemble fit for both the ring and the red carpet — a multi-colored leotard, bedazzled tights and a blue satin jacket with dramatic train.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023
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First Known Use
circa 1837, in the meaning defined above
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tights
noun plural
: a garment closely fitted to the body and covering it from the neck down or from the waist down
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