Sorry, Black Tights—The Most Stylish People I Know Are Opting for This Richer-Looking Colour Instead

If you’ve been keeping an eye on what fashion insiders are wearing lately, you may have noticed a subtle yet impactful shift in their winter wardrobes. Quietly elevating outfits everywhere, a chic group of trendsetters have swapped their traditional black tights for a more elegant alternative: brown tights.

For years, black tights have been the winter staple, but brown tights are quickly gaining ground. With their rich, warm tone, they easily complement the earthy shades that dominate wardrobes during the coldest seasons, such as camels, beiges, and tans.

Adding a layer of depth to winter outfits, brown tights have the unique ability to enrich the overall look without overpowering it adding a rich-looking energy in the process. Available in a range of shades—from soft beiges and taupes to deep chocolates and rusts—this elegant trend can slot into endless winter looks.

Enjoying a major moment this winter, the chocolate brown colour trend is one of the most significant of the season. Having peppered the runways across the autumn/winter collections, rich brown shades went on to dominate shop fronts across the coldest months. Cropping up in the form of chocolate knits, espresso trousers, and latte layers, it’s no surprise that tights have been treated to a chocolatey makeover this season, too.

The beauty of brown tights lies in their subtlety. They offer a sophisticated alternative to black tights, adding depth and dimension to your look without feeling too bold or flashy, whilst presenting a more mellow alternative to the colourful tights trend than the red or burgundy pairs that have been circulating this season.

It’s not just Instagram, Google Trends has seen an uptick in interest, as fashion people search for an elegant way to add dimension to their winter outfits without sacrificing warmth.