Last night, Michael Kors held a cocktail party at one of New York City's chicest and most beloved establishments, Bemelmans Bar, inside the Carlyle Hotel. And of course, Katie Holmes came dressed for the elegant occasion. For the event to celebrate the designer's new Madison Avenue store, Holmes kept her look simple and sophisticated, wearing a Michael Kors strapless black midi dress with a matching coat, kitten-heel pumps, and a chain-strap handbag. She finished the look with a stunning pair of gold-and-pearl earrings, as well as one underappreciated accessory that, in my opinion at least, was responsible for completing Holmes's night-out ensemble: tights.
On Katie Holmes: Michael Kors dress, coat, bag, and shoes; Pronus Jewelry Small South Sea Pearl and Old Mine Diamond Tuba Earrings ($12,300)
For me, there's nothing greater in the world of fashion than an item that costs close to nothing but adds instant value to any outfit, and that's exactly what a great pair of stockings do every single time you pull them on. Not only do tights keep your legs warm in the wintertime, but they also make outfits feel intentional and stylized, not to mention evening-ready. They're the ultimate styling trick for stylists, editors, celebrities, and really, all fashion people, and the best part is that they can cost you as little as $10.
Without further ado, shop the best black tights on the market.
Shop the best black tights:
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Not Classic Ballet Flats, Not Loafers—Everyone With Cool Style Will Be Wearing These Shoes With Black Trousers in Fall 2025As seen on Katie Holmes.
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Summer or Fall, This Is the Casual But Elegant Flat-Shoe Trend That Always Looks Good With JeansAs seen on Jennifer Aniston.
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Sambas Aren't "Out," But If You Want to Wear Them in 2025, You Should Style Them Like ThisFresh and elegant.
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It's Here: The It-Girl Sweater Trend of Fall 2025Kaia Gerber has solidified it.
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Nicole Richie's Anti-Trend Pants Look Good With Sandals, Boots, Flats, *and* SneakersIt's true.
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If You're Going to Wear Leggings in 2025, Please Only Wear Them Like This, This, and ThisCourtesy of our favorite stylish celebrities.
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J.Lo Just Wore the Dated Shoe Trend That Magically Becomes Chic When Paired With White JeansNow I wish I hadn't donated my old pair.
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I'm Calling It Now: The Coolest Fall Denim Outfits Won't Include Black *or* Blue JeansThe denim trend was just spotted on Jennifer Lawrence.
