Page 6 | I bought this skirt it's bloody amazing but tights? Help

iCod · 2026-10-21T07:35:30+00:00

Skirt [[https://go.skimresources.com?id=470X1716091&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Ffaux-leather-wrap-midi-skirt%2Fp%2Fclp61268242%3Fcolor%3DBlack%26intid%3Dmobile%3Cu%3Eapp%3C%2Fu%3Epdp%3Cu%3Eshare&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mumsnet.com%2Fapi%2Fv3%2Ftalk%2Fthreads%2F5591304%2Fedit 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?

Intheswing · 23/10/2026 12:00

I have a similar skirt and wear sheer black tights and heels tempted to try stockings 🥰

NovemberMorn · 23/10/2026 12:48

Stigsmother · 23/10/2026 04:11

Another one for black fishnets,either really small gauge, or bigger than usual. Can also (the larger gauge) be worn over sheer black tights to add texture and look a bit edgier.

A memory about black fishnet tights.
I had to work in them long ago (it was part of the uniform in a fancy night club). They can be murder on your feet if you are doing a lot of standing or walking.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 23/10/2026 12:51

I used to work with somebody who wore light grey tights. I always thought that it looked like her legs were rotting.

BrandiedAromatics · 23/10/2026 12:54

How about sheer, black but with a seam at the back - as the skirt is plain from behind?

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iCod · 23/10/2026 14:12

BrandiedAromatics · 23/10/2026 12:54

How about sheer, black but with a seam at the back - as the skirt is plain from behind?

Ooh la LA brandied.

Can I be a WAF or a FANY and be in love with a Battle of Britain pilot? ;)

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Thisis100 · 23/10/2026 17:53

I have a very specific tight recommendation, but please trust me!

Wolford Neon 40 in black - believe me, you will never go back as they really make your legs look amazing. They’re expensive but last ages and you can pick them up on vinted for less.

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iCod · 23/10/2026 19:05

Yes, this is the second time they have been recommended. I'm going to order them.

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fivefoottwowitheyesofblue · 23/10/2026 19:14

Thisis100 · 23/10/2026 17:53

I have a very specific tight recommendation, but please trust me!

Wolford Neon 40 in black - believe me, you will never go back as they really make your legs look amazing. They’re expensive but last ages and you can pick them up on vinted for less.

Oh wow, these take me back! When I first started work - early 90s - I wore these all the time. I dread to think how much they are now! - They were always in a different league, and at the time I thought they were worth the high price.

Do it Cod!

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iCod · 23/10/2026 19:52

Thank you

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Holidaymodeon · 24/10/2026 01:53

I have a very similar skirt , I wear it with everything depending on the occasion including chunky thigh boots, patent dm Chelsea Boots, dm shoes, low heeled booties, smart black trainer if out walking , so a variety of tights, sheet, opaque, ankle socks, knee socks, over the knee socks, no socks etc

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iCod · 24/10/2026 08:15

@Holidaymodeon yeah, they sound unusual

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AccidentalKiwi · 24/10/2026 13:16

iCod · 21/10/2026 21:11

OOH KIWI.
she's wearing if before its even cold. That's thrilling.

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She was! And she was very quick to share that it was ‘just’ from M&S 😊

HowHaveYouFoundThis · 24/10/2026 14:08

Hey cod nice to see you back, I think let the skirt be the star of the show so everything else plain, nude tights, black stilletos and fitted bodysuit tight top

HowHaveYouFoundThis · 24/10/2026 14:11

What I don't like it with is a white shirt, ruins the look

Ellie56 · 24/10/2026 14:14

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 😂

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 15:55

I am buying this even though I am almost 60 and had something similar in the 80s .At that time I wore with sheer spot tights ,stilletos and green satin wrap blouse with padded shoulders .Big hair and a clutch bag containing gas tongs and a massive can of hairspray .

Today will be opaque black tights ,fine ivory coloured cashmere jumper ,Black pointy shoes with block heels,bouncy blow dry and a statement earring 😎

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 16:03

Just remembered ,I also mixed it up sometimes with those body suits with poppers in the crotch ,and a pink silk jacket .Not sure I would still have the necessary agility required to retrieve the back bit of the body suit ,wrench it through my legs and snap it shut confidently.
This would most likely end up with it coming undone, and working its way up towards my boobs ,revealing fat bits and pasty (almost )pensioner skin above fabulous skirt …..eeeugh !!
No one wants to see that !!!

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iCod · 24/10/2026 17:04

I agree the styling with the white shirt looks terrible like that

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NovemberMorn · 24/10/2026 17:06

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 16:03

Just remembered ,I also mixed it up sometimes with those body suits with poppers in the crotch ,and a pink silk jacket .Not sure I would still have the necessary agility required to retrieve the back bit of the body suit ,wrench it through my legs and snap it shut confidently.
This would most likely end up with it coming undone, and working its way up towards my boobs ,revealing fat bits and pasty (almost )pensioner skin above fabulous skirt …..eeeugh !!
No one wants to see that !!!

😂
Why did body suits have such tiny little presstuds?
The last time I wore one (looong ago) i needed to put my glasses on so i could judge wher the press met the stud. I was bending right over, in a public loo, my glasses fell off onto the less than hygenic floor, so I just managed to snap one shut.
The rest of the night was spent with me trying to maneuvre what now felt like a g-string out of my crotch.

WearyAuldWumman · 24/10/2026 17:51

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 15:55

I am buying this even though I am almost 60 and had something similar in the 80s .At that time I wore with sheer spot tights ,stilletos and green satin wrap blouse with padded shoulders .Big hair and a clutch bag containing gas tongs and a massive can of hairspray .

Today will be opaque black tights ,fine ivory coloured cashmere jumper ,Black pointy shoes with block heels,bouncy blow dry and a statement earring 😎

66 here. Your outfit reminds me of what I wore in '79: black pencil skirt, sheer black spotty 'stay-up' [No, they didn't!] stockings, white satin blouse with frilly collar; black corduroy blazer with a bit of padding in the shoulders. Big hair and clutch bag.

I was 5ft 9, 9 stone 2lbs and I thought I was fat. sigh

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 18:45

You were and are still amazing !!….how did we allow ourselves to feel so bad because we weren’t 8 stone .
We were winning at life !!!

HappyViewer · 24/10/2026 23:57

wwdd365 · 24/10/2026 18:45

You were and are still amazing !!….how did we allow ourselves to feel so bad because we weren’t 8 stone .
We were winning at life !!!

I was 8 stone and remember wearing a T shirt over my bikini on holiday to hide my fat.

AbraCaStabYa · Yesterday 01:11

I don't understand how people wear tights, am I doing it wrong? I find that the toes get bunched up into a point which is already uncomfortable and then on top of that you stick them into heels which force your extra slippery foot to constantly slide to the front of the shoe. Is this just a me problem or does anybody else have this issue? I've only ever been able to wear footless tights but usually I skip them, even in winter.

BibbityBoppityTwo · Yesterday 01:18

I agree with all the comments suggesting a sheer black tight and an ankle boot or heel.

Purplecatshopaholic · Yesterday 09:25

Thank you op! I have caved and bought this (size tens are back in stock). Works with so many things, for work and err, after work. I’m going sheer black tights and most likely boots of various heights given the weather.