Sheer black tights have become a true winter essential, lending a polish and a hint of allure to cold-weather dressing. They're often paired with slingback kitten heels, classic pumps, or knee-high heeled boots; however, if you're anti-heels, you don't have to count the tights out. Elizabeth Olsen just proved that sheer tights look just as chic with flats as they do with heels, wearing hers with dark-brown loafers.
While leaving The Drew Barrymore Show in NYC to promote her role in the new comedy movie Eternity, Olsen was spotted wearing a long black wool coat layered over black sheer tights and The Row's chocolate-brown tassel loafers. Her look exuded casual elegance, which shoppers, no matter how experienced, will appreciate this winter, particularly on really cold evenings when the last thing one wants to do is think about what to wear. The best part is that this pairing is highly versatile for any setting, allowing you to style sheer tights and loafers with a pencil skirt, a knit maxi dress, or even layer the tights under cropped jeans, revealing a touch of the stockings for added flair.
Keep scrolling to see Olsen's outfit, and shop my picks for the best sheer black tights and brown leather loafers of the season.
On Elizabeth Olsen: The Row Tassel Boyfriend Loafers ($1150)
Shop Sheer Tights and Brown Leather Loafers
This Spanx pair is as classic and fail-proof as sheer tights can get.
The exact pair that Olsen wore with her long black wool coat.
Calzedonia is the hosiery brand that It girls love because it wears well and is affordable.
J.Crew updated its best-selling loafers to include a wider fit and extra padding along the insole, ensuring all-day comfort.
What I love about these is that they don't have the panty panel, meaning if you wear a minidress or skirt, the darker, denser knit won't show.
Wearing ruched loafers makes all winter outfits look rich.
If there's anyone who knows how to make tights that actually shape the body, it's Kim Kardashian.
I've seen these in person, so I can confirm they look very expensive and luxurious in real life.
Wear these under a tight-fitting dress.
These look very similar to The Row's sold-out soft leather loafers.
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