These tights that everyone hates are making a comeback

It’s the return of tights, long accused of being old fashioned. The flesh-colored tights that were an integral part of women’s outfits in the 1960s, and which were then thrown into the closets of oblivion. It has often been criticized for its opacity, considered unflattering to the foot, sometimes going so far as to alter the natural skin tone. Which did not prevent him from having ardent followers such as Queen Elizabeth II or Bernadette Chirac. But fashion is an endless cycle of reboots. The 2023 version of nude pantyhose plays with desirable, sometimes even sexual codes. The Miu Miu Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collection is a perfect example to prove this point. It boasts nylon socks that are available in different and varied colors. And this palette does not lack the “skin effect” shade.

Fashion houses transform it into an accessory to suit all styles. It can be worn with a mini skirt and a varsity jacket for some flair random. It also pairs well with all types of footwear, from pumps to sneakers, including the peep toe found on the Sportmax. Not forgetting the shaping power of some of her models that emphasize hips and legs and elongate the silhouette. They are designed to be comfortable, sometimes they shine when they are not decorated with laces or different patterns… In short, flesh-colored tights are reinvented. He was the star on the catwalks of the spring-summer 2024 fashion shows. We’ve seen it embellished with stripes at Chanel, baby doll pink at Paul & Joe or tailored to suit all skin tones at Sportmax.

Return of the symbol of freedom

His big comeback should be seen with the history of tights. In 1962, the miniskirt was invented by Mary Quant. The outfit, which was controversial at the time, reveals the legs. To silence protests against this sexual and commercial revolution, some women are adding flesh-colored tights to their outfits, which naturally act as a “barrier.” In addition to protecting against the cold, it indirectly reduces the sexualization of female feet. Who can condemn these feet which we cannot see, though they are actually covered?

With the #MeToo movement, fashion is re-liberating women’s bodies. As a result, we find that the “no panties” trend (without pants, in French) is mainly due to the Miu Miu brand, which suggests that women go out… in panties. Today, not only the legs are shown, but also the thighs. And in these dynamic conditions, nude tights come to the fore, also establishing themselves as a stylish and… less revealing alternative.