How to Use tights in a Sentence
tights
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Of course, knee-high tights and socks have been around for decades.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2022
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Use it for things that fold up small, such as tights, tees, or socks.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
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Dancers will wear tights and toe shoes that match their skin color.
—Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Feb. 2021
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Look cute in cold weather with this cozy sweater dress paired with tights.
—Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 19 Aug. 2020
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At the edge of the bay, my wool tights come off, neoprene booties on.
—Anna Brones, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2021
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This item just calls for a roll neck, polka tights, and a pair of loafers.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
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And fishnets have been swapped out for red and yellow striped tights.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2022
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With a denim skirt, black tights, and a leopard print shirt, no less.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
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Swift wore a plaid mini skirt, long dark sweater, and dark tights with hoop earrings.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 19 Oct. 2022
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Polka dot tights are a classic and should be a wardrobe staple.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
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Looking to up your running gear with some of the best running tights?
—Johanna Flashman, SELF, 27 Apr. 2022
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Even my stockings — black, navy, or white knee socks or tights — were not of my choosing.
—Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 2 Sep. 2021
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Kelly paired the bold dress with black tights and black Balmain booties.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2022
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The model was also dressed in glossy white tights and pointed toe white pumps.
—Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
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Bill wore bright green tights and, bathed in warm shadows, was stripped naked by fairies at the end of the play.
—Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 17 Mar. 2022
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As a result, there are no dangling strings or knots that sit inside the tights.
—Claire Tighe, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2020
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Schafer was dressed all in black, with shorts over tights, a sweatshirt, and black leather jacket on top.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2022
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Your costume can be made up of green shorts, a green corset or top, poison ivy tights and even a green wig!
—Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
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In the shot, she's pictured wearing a white lace dress over fishnet tights and chunky black boots.
—Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2021
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Like face masks and lacy tights for a Lady Gaga red-carpet look.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2022
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Rhythm Nation looks for her black belts, hats, tights, and boots costumes on and off the stage.
—Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Dec. 2020
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Unlike Vikander, Stone topped off her look with a set of lace tights.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2022
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The matching mesh tights also have circular cutouts and straps at the thighs.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Aug. 2022
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Just wear your go-to black dress, tights and a white apron (before walking around with a coffee pot).
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022
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The company will provide tights and shoe straps that more closely match the dancer’s skin tone.
—Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Oct. 2020
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If the temperatures aren’t too frosty, show a hint of skin with a sheer pair of tights or tall see-through socks.
—Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022
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With shorts, knee-length tights and patent leather sneakers, the actor was a breath of fresh air in Givenchy.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2022
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Take Arca, for example, who swung a club in a short black dress, tights, and heels.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2021
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What about Kendall Jenner wearing a sweater, briefs, and black tights, but no pants?
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
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The conversation veers to sports bras and ends with the purchase of high-rise tights in heathered graphite gray.
—Sandrine Rastello, Bloomberg.com, 19 Oct. 2020
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