Haute Hose: Savvy Stockings For Every Size

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 08:34 Written by Savvy Girl

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Much like nail polish, stockings, leggings and tights are our favorite savvy secrets for sprinkling on some sass when our budget is tight, particularly at this time of year, when we have piles of invites but lack the piles of cash to luxe up our look. Hosiery is such an inexpensive way to upgrade your wardrobe making even the frugalest of sale-rack finds look chic and luxe, just like magic. Even more magical: tights are illusory, slimming and shaping legs as needed.

Gam Guide: Leggings Picks for Every Shape & Size

To Lengthen Legs: Look for dark hues and vertical patterns, which will give the illusion of Heidi Klum-style legs (almost). Geo-Vertical Tights, $14 at nordstrom.com

To Slimify Legs: Go with a dense, small print that isn't too busy and keep your look monochrome from the waist down. You can also go for a dark tight with shimmer. Try Pretty Polly Sparkling Tights, $25 at nordstrom.com

To Create Curves: Go with color and/or a pattern with movement or negative space such as swirls, flowers, or horizontal lines. Diamond Floral Lace Tight, (Sale: $12.99) at rugby.com.

Savvy Tip: Scour the bins at discount stores like TJMaxx, Filene's Basement and Ross, which often sell overstock luxury hosiery for a song. We also like to put hosiery (along with lingerie) on our regular holiday-weekend-department-store-coupon-shopping-list to stay stocked up on savvy staples.

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