Ehdching Breathable Velvet & Elastic Material Girls’ Tights, Size 4-6, 3-Pack

One of the most versatile parts of any girls’ closet is a pair of tights. They can be dressed up with a pretty dress and a nice pair of boots or dressed down with running shoes and long shirt. However she chooses to wear them, girls can get a lot of mileage out of tights.

Did you know there are many different varieties of tights for girls available? Tights are typically made from an opaque material that is stretchy (not to be confused with pantyhose, which are made from a sheer stretchy fabric). Tights are commonly made from cotton, nylon, Lycra, spandex or acrylic. They can come in any color and can be solid or pattered. Some tights have feet attached so you don’t need to wear socks. Others are footless. Some footless tights actually have a small piece of fabric that goes around the arch of the foot, which is designed to ensure the tights don’t ride up too high on the legs.

Legging and tights are often used synonymously and the terms can be interchanged. Some would argue that leggings are typically made from a thicker material and are acceptable to be worn as pants while tights are to be worn with dresses. However, that isn’t always the case in how clothes are labelled.

Skeggings is a term that may come up when you’re searching for girls’ tights. These are leggings which are attached to a skirt. This garment is ideal for busy children as they don’t have to fiddle with two separate items of clothing. Jeggings is another term related to girls’ tights. These are tights that are made to look like denim jeans. For many kids, jeans can be too stiff and uncomfortable to wear while jegging are soft and flexible.

• The most important element to consider when buying girls’ tights is the size. Keep in mind that tights are worn with a snug fit, where the material is very close to the body. Loose tights just don’t have the same appeal as fitted ones. Keep this in mind when looking at sizing charts to ensure that the fit will work for the child.
• Tights can come in singles or in multiple of two, three, four or more. Consider what is missing from your child’s wardrobe and whether they could use multiple pairs of tights. This is a versatile item that can be worn in different ways, so it can be nice to have multiple pairs.
• Tights for girls come in a wide range of colors. It’s wise to have a couple of neutrals like blacks, greys, creams and whites in the closet. Having some bright pops of color are also fun for kids, such as reds, pinks, blues and yellows.
• In addition to solid colors, you can also find girls’ tights in patterns such as stripes, spots, stars and other patterns.
• Most girls’ tights are machine washable and can go in the tumble dryer. This is a convenient option to look for when buying any children’s clothing.
• Tights can be worn to school and while playing with friends. They are also required for some activities such as dance classes and gymnastics.
• If you live in a cold climate, consider getting thicker tights with a cable knit weave. These will keep kids’ legs warmer than traditional cotton tights.