6 Incredibly Chic Skirt-and-Tights Outfits That Make Winter Dressing Beyond Easy

As something of a jeans and trousers devotee, skirts and dresses have typically been relegated to the summer months, and the summer months only. But, as part of my commitment to try and broaden my winter fashion choices, I’m determined to work them into my rotation. However, this brings us onto the issue of practicalities. Bare legs in the depths of winter is not on my sartorial bingo card, but that means having to layer them with tights,. For years, this combination has struck me as impossible to be stylish—giving more school uniform than fashion savant.

Well, reader, I was wrong. As tastemakers far chicer than me have proven, tights can be both a cosy and sophisticated partner for your favourite skirt. The key is to get the formula right with the shoes, hem length and top. And this season, the fashion-approved tight options are truly extensive—opt for the barely-there sheer tights for the French-inspired look, or go playful and Scandi with thicker, coloured tights that’ll make your skirt and shoes really pop.