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Choosing the right tight shade

When choosing the color of your tights, it’s not just about what looks good. It’s about what you want them to do for your outfit. Below, we’ve listed the shades available in LUVBY tights.

Classic Black: I got Your BLACK

Black tights are always a safe choice. Black is also the best-selling shade in our tights collection. Black is available in all our products. Black tights add depth to any outfit, and as a sheer option, they bring stunning drama to evening wear in particular.

Luvby offers a wide variety of tight colors and sizes

Like soft black: Berfectly Brown / Chocolate Fondue

Brown tights, the challenger to black, have established themselves alongside black tights in recent years. Our thinner brown tights look like a soft, warm shade of black on the skin. Our brown tights also look stunning on darker skin tones. This shade is also available in all our products.

The most tanned nude shade: Tanning my a off

The choice for tanned legs and self-tanning enthusiasts. The Tanning my a off shade is perfect for summer and parties. This shade is available in our thinner tights: SEAMLESS and SHEERQUEEN.

Our festive and superthin Seamless tights shown in all colors.These are the SEAMLESS tights.

Neutral Nude: Butt Naked

True to its name, this pantyhose is nearly invisible on fair skin. This shade isn’t very tanned, but it isn’t extremely pale either. A neutral pantyhose in a fair skin tone. This shade is available in all our products.

As fair as Snow White: Cashew cream

Our fairest shade, which is truly fair. We call this the Snow White shade. So if your skin is on the fairest end of the spectrum, this shade is made for you. This shade is available in SHEERQUEEN tights.

Our Sheerqueen tights are perfect for any party, make sure to select the color that works best with your outfit.Here you can see the Sheerqueen tights in different shades. 

Black tights—always a good choice

Black tights are a classic and reliable choice. They go especially well with dark-coloured outfits and are perfect when you want a neat and polished look.

When to use them?

  • at work
  • at dinner
  • in everyday life, when you want a polished look

Why are black tights often the best choice?

  • they flatter: they smooth and visually slim your legs
  • go with almost everything
  • always look neat and stylish

When you want a foolproof result: black is the one you don’t have to think about.

If you're unsure about the color, choose black. Always.

40den black tights

Brown tights – a carefree, soft everyday look

When are brown tights a better choice?

  • with light brown or gray outfits
  • during the fall and winter seasons, when you want a softer overall look

What is the power of brown?

  • doesn’t leave a “too dark” impression
  • works especially well with neutral and earthy tones
  • gives a relaxed yet put-together impression

Brown tights work best when you want a look that doesn’t scream but works beautifully as part of an outfit.

40DEN brown tights

Shop the LOOK: 40th heaven

Sheer and nude tights – the perfect finishing touch

Sheer tights are often underrated. They don’t make an outfit stand out—they complete it.

Sheer tights work best when:

  • you want a polished but understated look
  • the outfit is festive or light
  • you don’t want the tights to show at all
  • perfect for parties, weddings, and summer dresses

Your skin tone matters more than the color:

  • choose a shade that blends with your skin, not one that darkens it
  • a nude that’s "too dark" can easily look dirty
  • a nude that's "too light" highlights the tights

The perfect sheer tights create a look as if you aren’t wearing any tights at all.

Sheer tights

Shop the LOOK: SHEERQUEEN

Comfortable Sheerqueen tights in many different shades and sizes.

White tights—a fresh choice

When do white tights work best?

  • in spring and summer
  • with light-colored outfits
  • when you want to make a statement and add contrast

Why aren't white tights an everyday choice?

  • they don’t always flatter every outfit
  • require a more thoughtful ensemble

Still, when worn correctly: white can be stylish and fresh. White = a pantyhose color that should be worn with intention.

White 40den tights

Shop the LOOK: 40th heaven WHITE

Red tights—a bold and eye-catching choice

Red tights are not a neutral choice. They make a statement, whether you want them to or not.

When do red tights work best?

  • the outfit is otherwise understated
  • you want to add one bold element to the look (they automatically draw the eye)

When might you want to avoid red tights?

  • the outfit already has a lot of color or patterns
  • you’re not sure about the overall look

Still, when used correctly: red can be a stunning and bold choice that crowns your outfit. Red tights aren’t an everyday solution. But when used correctly, they’re one of the strongest options.

Red 40den tights

Shop the LOOK: 40den Devil wears LUVBY

Colour selection for tights + skin tone: quick rules of thumb

Fair skin
  • black = bold contrast
  • brown = natural and soft
  • white = fresh, if the outfit supports it
Warm or tanned skin
  • brown often works best
  • black for more festive occasions
  • white requires balance in the outfit
Darker skin
  • black is elegant and bold
  • brown adds softness
  • white works when the overall look is well-considered

The practical guide to choosing the right color of tights

Outfit examples:
Outfit 1: Dress + ankle boots = everyday office look.
Recommendation: black tights ➡ Black is classic and polished.

Outfit 2: Light-colored wool dress + boots.
Recommendation: brown tights ➡ A soft and harmonious look.

Outfit 3: White summer dress-style outfit.
Recommendation: white or very light beige / nude tights ➡ A fresh and spring-like vibe.

Tips for choosing tights

Denier matters more than you think

Thickness (denier) affects the look more than color. Thicker (40–80 den) looks more polished; thinner (20–40 den) is light and subtle, perhaps a bit more festive.

  • 20–30 den is light and subtle
  • 40 den is a reliable choice for both everyday wear and special occasions
  • 60–80 den is sturdy, warm, and distinct

If you don’t want to overthink it, black works almost every time and a 40den tight is durable but not too thick. And one clear rule: tights must feel comfortable to have on, colour alone won’t save the day.

Shop the LOOK: SEAMLESS

Things to know about colors of tights and skin tones

When choosing tights, start with your outfit. One of the most common mistakes is choosing tights that don’t match your outfit.

Black tights don’t clash with your skin tone; instead, they flatter your figure and suit everyone and almost any occasion. However, if your outfit is very summery and light-colored, black tights may be too heavy for the look. In that case, it’s best to choose tights in a lighter shade.

Brown tights are particularly good for fair and warm skin tones. Depending on your skin tone, brown often blends into a second skin-like whole. A strong choice for everyday wear.

Sheer tights discreetly complete your outfit and look like a second skin.

White tights work best with fair skin and soft-toned outfits.

Red tights easily steal the spotlight from your outfit. Wear them boldly, but with care.

So what are "good" tights?

Good tights complement your outfit, fit you well, and don’t require any adjustments or fixes during the day. Dark colored tights + too-thin denier = easily messy result. Light-colored tights + too-thick denier = gives a heavy look. When the combination works, you don’t think about the tights at all. And that is the goal.

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