How to Use tights in a Sentence

tights

plural noun
  • Of course, knee-high tights and socks have been around for decades.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2022
  • At the edge of the bay, my wool tights come off, neoprene booties on.
    Anna Brones, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2021
  • And those changes sometimes come with tights and capes.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 July 2021
  • This item just calls for a roll neck, polka tights, and a pair of loafers.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Use it for things that fold up small, such as tights, tees, or socks.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • And the second: a black bodysuit paired with tights and leather arm sleeves.
    Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Bill wore bright green tights and, bathed in warm shadows, was stripped naked by fairies at the end of the play.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 17 Mar. 2022
  • She was last seen wearing a black tank top and black tights.
    Tom Steele, Dallas News, 9 Nov. 2020
  • She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and tights, ALEA said.
    Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Dancers will wear tights and toe shoes that match their skin color.
    Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Feb. 2021
  • Look cute in cold weather with this cozy sweater dress paired with tights.
    Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Kelly paired the bold dress with black tights and black Balmain booties.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 Apr. 2022
  • These and more of our favorite pairs of black tights, below.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2021
  • With shorts, knee-length tights and patent leather sneakers, the actor was a breath of fresh air in Givenchy.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Rhythm Nation looks for her black belts, hats, tights, and boots costumes on and off the stage.
    Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Dec. 2020
  • And fishnets have been swapped out for red and yellow striped tights.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2022
  • With a denim skirt, black tights, and a leopard print shirt, no less.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Grace, 22, kept it classic in a velvet LBD with black tights and chunky pumps.
    Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Looking to up your running gear with some of the best running tights?
    Johanna Flashman, SELF, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Like face masks and lacy tights for a Lady Gaga red-carpet look.
    Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Unlike Vikander, Stone topped off her look with a set of lace tights.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Schafer was dressed all in black, with shorts over tights, a sweatshirt, and black leather jacket on top.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2022
  • What about Kendall Jenner wearing a sweater, briefs, and black tights, but no pants?
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The conversation veers to sports bras and ends with the purchase of high-rise tights in heathered graphite gray.
    Sandrine Rastello, Bloomberg.com, 19 Oct. 2020
  • Swift wore a plaid mini skirt, long dark sweater, and dark tights with hoop earrings.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The model was also dressed in glossy white tights and pointed toe white pumps.
    Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
  • In the shot, she's pictured wearing a white lace dress over fishnet tights and chunky black boots.
    Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Think: opaque black tights, minidresses, and of course, a pair of oversized earrings.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Sophie arrived in a leather-trim jacket and lace tights from the spring 2023 collection.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2022
  • For today’s active men, workout tights are essential to have in the mix.
    Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 16 Jan. 2023

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