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

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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?

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Holidaymodeon · Yesterday 09:43

WearyAuldWumman · 24/10/2026 17:51

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

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I thought it was just me for whom they didn’t stay up. Was it everyone?

Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 10:17

Don’t wear tans, just fake tan your legs. No one wears tights anymore
@iCod

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · Yesterday 10:45

Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 10:17

Don’t wear tans, just fake tan your legs. No one wears tights anymore
@iCod

This is such bollocks. I’ve been in London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol and Liverpool recently. Plenty of tights being worn in all of them.

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iCod · Yesterday 10:55

Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 10:17

Don’t wear tans, just fake tan your legs. No one wears tights anymore
@iCod

Lol. Maybe you don't work where you have to spend some time outside in January, February and March

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NorfSideBlues · Yesterday 14:42

Bare legs in winter? Nah.

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iCod · Yesterday 16:09

Not chic

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AbraCaStabYa · Today 01:14

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.

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I asked to be notified when size 10 is back in stock and haven't received anything. I also checked just now and they are still out of stock. How did you find a size 10?! I'm jealous.

Purplecatshopaholic · Today 06:51

AbraCaStabYa · Today 01:14

I asked to be notified when size 10 is back in stock and haven't received anything. I also checked just now and they are still out of stock. How did you find a size 10?! I'm jealous.

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Oh really? I just went online and one was available. Maybe their online system is a bit iffy. I will see if skirt appears or not!

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iCod · Today 08:31

Yes, I find stuff is sometimes online in the middle of the night. It's very rewarding.

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IcedPurple · Today 12:14

Do they still make 'Barely Black' tights? If so, a pair of those in a low denier might be a good choice.

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