8 best women’s tights to keep you warm and stylish this winter

Sheertex was one of the brands that immediately sprung to mind when we started to compile this list. The company’s patent-pending technology features one of the world’s strongest polymers, which is normally used in ballistics (yes, you read that correctly).

We wanted to know if they would live up to the hype, and they didn’t disappoint. This super-sheer pair is made all the more impressive by the fact we didn’t manage to snag them – no matter how aggressively we yanked them. As such, you should get plenty of wear out of these, which helps justify the higher price tag. Plus, the wide waistband sucks you in without leaving marks, even in a tight dress. What more could you want?

A good pair of low-denier tights is a wardrobe staple. This two-pack of 15 denier tights from Tu’s secret shaping range features tummy control as well as a reinforced toe and cotton gusset.

The tights were comfortable to wear and did not pull, plus they washed really well – no bobbles in sight.

We paired them with a figure-hugging dress and felt held in and supported without sacrificing comfort.

For those looking to add a pop of colour (particularly on grey winter days), these 50 denier tights are a must. Not only do they come in an impressive range of colours (there are 20 to choose from), they are also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear.

Don’t let the affordable price tag make you question the quality, either – these tights washed beautifully, without a snag in sight. Better yet, we found there was no need to do the awkward “crotch hike-up”, as this pair stayed in place and looked great all day.

When it comes to putting together your outfit, why not go for a monochrome look and centre your entire ensemble around the colour of your tights.

These tights are a great way to add some fun to your winter wardrobe if you are hesitant to try a pair of coloured tights. Although parts of the check pattern are particularly sheer, these tights were impressively snag-resistant.

We loved the look of the vertical lines, which also helped give the appearance of length to our legs. However, one thing to note is these tights came up slightly small, so we would recommend going up a size if you are between sizes.

Complete with a floral design, these tights bring a sophisticated (and sexy) edge to the punky fishnet – while wearing these tights, we were even stopped on the street by someone who wanted to know where they could get a pair.

Wear them in the daytime with a denim dress and loafers, or in the evening with heels or boots. These tights would also look great under a midi or maxi dress, providing a more stylish alternative to plain black tights.

Although the flowers are large, the majority of the design is fishnet, so it isn’t an overwhelming pattern. Our only reservation was that, like pretty much all fishnet tights, the waistband is pretty thin.

Lamé threads give this pair of Uniqlo heattech tights a fun glittery hint while not being too festive or looking like they came out of the children’s section. Soft, cosy and comfortable, they make use of Uniqlo’s trusty heattech technology to keep you warm (without the tights feeling too thick), as well as odour-control features.

While it didn’t bother us during testing, the textured lamé threads may irritate the legs of those with sensitive skin.

These tights look expensive and add some extra sparkle to your look. We tested the brown colourway and the barely there fishnets made the rhinestones look extra special.

Not wanting to lose any rhinestones, after reading the care instructions, we decided to handwash the tights rather than putting them in the washing machine. However, after a third wash, we still lost a few rhinestones.

These aren’t going to be everyday tights. Instead, they’re ones to reach for to snazz up an evening outfit. Luckily, the rhinestones aren’t in a particular pattern, so if you lose a few over time, it isn’t noticeable.

Another impressive pair from Sheertex, these classic sheer black tights didn’t rip or ladder, no matter how much we yanked and pulled them about.

But it isn’t just Sheertex’s rip-resist technology that makes these the best pair of everyday black tights. We liked the wide waistband, which lightly compresses and didn’t leave any noticeable lines under tight-fitting clothing. Plus, the tights were super comfortable to wear and washed well.