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5 reasons why black tights are the most important item in any woman's wardrobe
ARE BLACK TIGHTS a social issue? Er, yes, according to The Guardian.
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Yesterday, writer Jess Cartner-Morley asked when it was ‘socially acceptable’ to wear black tights, saying not wearing them indicates you are a more wealthy, stylish individual:
…Right. Unsurprisingly, women are railing against the idea that black tights means they’re old or giving up on their appearance:
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Here’s why you should never feel guilty about wearing thick tights all year round.
They’re warm
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Especially when they’re big enough to pull up over your belly button. Lovely.
They’re license not to be perfectly shaved or tanned
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Sometimes (a lot of the time) you just don’t have the time to inspect your ankles or knees for stray hairs or tan streaks.
And returning to them after a few tights-less summer days actually feels like freedom
Watching your self-consciousness disappear is a beautiful thing.
And you don’t really have to worry about the length of your hemline
Thick black tights = minimal knicker flash.
And they just look good
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Kate Middleton wears them. Fashion icon Edie Sedgwick was rarely ever out of them. Accept it – they tie an outfit together.
BLACK TIGHTS FOR LIFE.
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Ariana Grande made a really good point about sexism in magazines>
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