Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

I bought this skirt it's bloody amazing but tights? Help

156 replies

iCod · 21/10/2026 08:35

Skirt https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-midi-wrap-skirt/p/clp61268242?color=Black&intid=mobileapppdpshare
Fit is amazing
feel amazing
looks really expensive.

But if I wore it with black tights, would it look weird ? if I wore it with knee boots would it break up the whole split thing so I think I have to work with heels and then what on my legs?

OP posts:
SausageRoll2020 · 21/10/2026 08:38

Skin tone tights.

And then obviously, elbow length leather gloves, sunglasses and a visible bra. Really OP the photo of the model is showing you exactly what's needed here 😂

Ohhelpwhatnow · 21/10/2026 08:40

They have possibly chosen a model with beautiful black skin for this reason . For a white person I think sheer black tights or even pale sheer tights that match your skin colour is the best option. Not thick tights.Ankle boots maybe, high boots might be too much.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/10/2026 08:41

Suede heeled ankle boots? I think the textural contrast might work better than leather and soften things up a bit.

Sheer black tights or maybe lacy ones but I’d only do lacy if the skirt sits below the knee, personally.

Divebar2021 · 21/10/2026 08:44

Not knee boots… no skin sandwich as Amy Smilovic would say. I’d go for smoky colours for the tights but not too opaque. Sheer blacks, greys or chocolates even depending on the shoe situation.

Original poster
iCod · 21/10/2026 08:58

lol @SausageRoll2020

OP posts:
Original poster
iCod · 21/10/2026 08:59

Oh I always suede for heeled tbh , yes
dunno who Amy smilovic is but that's it.

OP posts:
Original poster
iCod · 21/10/2026 09:00

@Ohhelpwhatnowby High boots you mean long ones?

OP posts:
fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 21/10/2026 09:03

@iCod are you the REAL Cod??!

Cosmmos · 21/10/2026 09:07

This reply has been deleted

Message deleted by MNHQ. Here's a link to our Talk Guidelines.

Ohhelpwhatnow · 21/10/2026 09:10

iCod · 21/10/2026 09:00

@Ohhelpwhatnowby High boots you mean long ones?

High if you are standing up! I think they would interfere with the drape of the skirt.

Original poster
iCod · 21/10/2026 09:13

I am she.

OP posts:
Original poster
iCod · 21/10/2026 09:13

Oh I see. High rise ones. Yes.

OP posts:
Goditsmemargaret · 21/10/2026 10:26

I have a similar skirt, I wear with very sheer black tights and low heels

Nitgel · 21/10/2026 10:35

Black socks and converse

Amandainorange · 21/10/2026 10:39

That skirt is lush. Love your taste @iCod .

I would probably go for some 1980s style patterned sheer tights in black. I think M&S do some at the moment with florals or dots.

DeftGoldHedgehog · 21/10/2026 10:44

I'd wear with at least 40 denier black tights at this time of year in the UK. Also patterned tights would be excellent.

SpiralSister · 21/10/2026 10:52

Oh, that is nice. Thank goodness they have sold out in my size 😄

DarthVadersGlove · 21/10/2026 11:01

I love the phrase high-rise boots!

I think I would wear it with skin college tights, hello. I haven't worn those for decades probably.. it's a fabulous skirt.

Menopants · 21/10/2026 11:18

Ah the passage of time, the school run dress is now the kink club skirt (wipeable)

CoubousAndTourmaIet · 21/10/2026 11:27

Goth it up with long Doc Martens and a loose knit sweater.

ChloeCannotCanCan · 21/10/2026 11:31

Ooh that’s a fantastic skirt…. Are you thinking daytime or evening wear? For day I I think black tights and a medium heel lowish slung boot for evening I like idea of a lacy black tight and high black heels

AgentKim · 21/10/2026 11:56

I used to have a black leather dress and wore lots of different coloured tights but the best were sheer black or black lacy ones.or even fishnets. With black wedge ankle strap suede shoes

wishingonastar101 · 21/10/2026 12:12

looks like a bin liner...

AbraCaStabYa · 21/10/2026 12:24

That skirt is super cute, I would have bought it if they had a size 10 :(

AbraCaStabYa · 21/10/2026 12:25

wishingonastar101 · 21/10/2026 12:12

looks like a bin liner...

Not even a little bit