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The Best Fleece Tights

Last updated on September 14, 2021
Best Fleece Tights

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Key Takeaway
 Our Top Pick

Romastory Velvet Elastic Fleece Lined Tights

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Romastory

Velvet Elastic Fleece Lined Tights

These fleece-lined tights are ideal for wearing under outfits or for dance and other exercise classes. They are sized one-size-fits-most, so it may be helpful to read product reviews before you buy to see how other women found the fit. Length is 37 inches, waist is stretchy from 22 to 33.5 inches, and hip is 27.56 to 39.40 inches.

Overall Take

Versatile and DressyGet cozy in these attractive fleece-lined tights that come in several colors.

 Runner Up

Aphro Opaque Fleece Lined Tights

Aphro

Opaque Fleece Lined Tights

These tights are designed with a higher fit to keep your torso cozy, too. They are 92% nylon and 8% spandex, and they are sold in small, medium and large sizes. They come in black.

Overall Take

Warm and High-RiseFrom work to happy hour, these tights will keep your legs and stomach feeling warm, thanks to a taller cut.

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VERO MONTE Opaque Fleece Lined Tights, 2-Pack

VERO MONTE

Opaque Fleece Lined Tights, 2-Pack

The opaque design of these tights will not only keep you warm, but will look great with your dresses and skirts. The tights come in either black, gray or nude and sizes based on height and weight. The built-in elastic helps shape your legs, and the soft fleece lining keeps you comfortable throughout the day.

Overall Take

Great for ContouringFor a smooth look under tighter clothing, these tights are perfect due to the elastic that flattens and contours.

 Strong Contender

Muk Luks Machine Washable Fleece Lined Tights, 2-Pack

Muk Luks

Machine Washable Fleece Lined Tights, 2-Pack

You can choose from a variety of color combinations with these two-pack sets of tights, including two pairs of black, a set with black and brown and a set with black and dark gray. They're available in small, medium or large, and are lined with fleece to keep you warm. With this set, the fleece lining is heavier in the stomach than the legs, so it ...

Overall Take

2-Pair PackYou'll get two pairs of tights in each package with this option, ensuring you'll have a spare on hand if one pair gets a snag during the day.

Buying Guide

The winter months can be cold, especially if your morning commute requires you to spend some time outdoors. If you like to wear skirts and dresses, you may find you have to put that on hold during the coldest months to stay comfortable.

Fleece tights can help with that. Materials like nylon and spandex are mixed with fleece to provide warmth while also giving them a thinner build that lets you wear them with skirts and dresses. But not all fleece tights are equally warm, and each pair has its own benefits.

When looking for tights to keep you warm, you may notice that the use of fleece can be more generous in some areas than others. There may be plenty to keep your abdomen warm, but not enough for your legs, for instance. Some feature warmth all over but leave fleece out of the toes. You may decide to double up with socks and boots for the time you spend outside.

Fleece tights are available in many of the same color options you’ll find with pantyhose. Typically, you’ll choose from black, nude and other neutral colors like gray and navy blue. This makes it easy to coordinate your tights with the skirts and dresses you’ll be wearing most often.

What to Look For

  • The degree of opacity varies from one pair of tights to another. If you’re interested in covering blemishes or tattoos, look for a pair that’s 100% opaque.
  • If you’ve ever worn tights, you know that a snag can come unexpectedly. Keep a spare pair in your desk or bag. Clear nail polish can come in handy for stopping a small run from getting worse.
  • As with other types of hosiery, you’ll get the best results by hand washing your tights and hanging them to dry. This will keep them from losing their shape and elasticity, as well as reducing the risk of snags.
  • Sizing can be challenging with tights. Some use the standard hosiery sizing (A, B, C and D), while others label their tights small, medium or large. If you’re taller or shorter than average, you may also need to look for a pair of tights that are available in those two lengths.
  • Although black can seem like it goes well with your black skirts and dresses, nude is great for giving the appearance that you’re not wearing tights at all.

More to Explore

Although the wearing of hosiery has been traced all the way back to the 16th century, it’s not easy to find information about it. There’s a good reason for that. Before the 1900s, discussion of women’s legs was taboo. Hosiery actually got its start with men, though. European kings and noblemen wore them while on horseback. They were made of silk at that time, so men also wore them as a status symbol.

The first woman known to wear hosiery was Queen Elizabeth I. Not only did she make a fashion statement with her choice of legwear, but she liked the feel of silk stockings so much that they became a permanent part of her wardrobe.

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