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Dot- and bow-print Betsey Johnson tights at Aoki
Dot- and bow-print Betsey Johnson tights at Aoki

Brave Winter's Chill in Tights From These Philly Stores

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Dot- and bow-print Betsey Johnson tights at Aoki

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Could there be anything worse than scraping ice off your windshield or waiting for Septa in the freezing cold? Yes, there is: doing the above without tights to keep you warm under that pencil skirt. Here, we present thirteen no-fail places for stockings to keep you frostbite-free this winter.
Legs still cold? Check out our tights shopping guides from New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and LA, not to mention Racked National's guide to warm legwear online.


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AokiĀ Boutique

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This charming boutique stocks hosiery from Betsey Johnson in uber-cute prints and colors.

DSW Designer ShoeĀ Warehouse

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DSW is a must-visit at the end of the winter season when tights are marked down to near-nothing prices.

Marshalls

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"Slightly Irregular"? Who cares! Tights at Marshalls are inexpensive, and no one will ever know your little secret.

Wolford

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For stems with a champagne taste, Wolford offers $240 luxury leggings in cashmere/silk blends.
Count on good ol' Target for wallet-friendly tights that reflect the latest trends.

Anthropologie

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Dig through the sale area for tights and stockings in charming, whimsical prints.
Hosiery from Spanx will keep your gams toasty, your tummy cinched, and your bills paid. (That last part is a lie, but still, these tights are kick-butt.)

BusĀ Stop

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Shop Bus Stop for stockings by Look from London.

NordstromĀ Rack

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Scope out the juniors sections for trendy opaque tights at discounted Nordstrom prices.

Loehmann's

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Sure, you'll have to pay the $5 toll to get back into PA, but the crazy designer markdowns at Loehmann's are worth the drive. Tights and hosiery are toward the back-left of the store.
You can't go wrong with H&M's two-packs of matte opaque tights.

AmericanĀ Apparel

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American Apparel's LA-made leggings, tights, and stockings are available in every color under the sun. Their fleece-lined tights are essential for winter.

CVS/pharmacy

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Having a stocking emergency? Run into any CVS for a pair of L'eggs, or better yet, stash a pair in your glove compartment.

AokiĀ Boutique

This charming boutique stocks hosiery from Betsey Johnson in uber-cute prints and colors.

DSW Designer ShoeĀ Warehouse

DSW is a must-visit at the end of the winter season when tights are marked down to near-nothing prices.

Marshalls

"Slightly Irregular"? Who cares! Tights at Marshalls are inexpensive, and no one will ever know your little secret.

Wolford

For stems with a champagne taste, Wolford offers $240 luxury leggings in cashmere/silk blends.

Target

Count on good ol' Target for wallet-friendly tights that reflect the latest trends.

Anthropologie

Dig through the sale area for tights and stockings in charming, whimsical prints.

Spanx

Hosiery from Spanx will keep your gams toasty, your tummy cinched, and your bills paid. (That last part is a lie, but still, these tights are kick-butt.)

BusĀ Stop

Shop Bus Stop for stockings by Look from London.

NordstromĀ Rack

Scope out the juniors sections for trendy opaque tights at discounted Nordstrom prices.

Loehmann's

Sure, you'll have to pay the $5 toll to get back into PA, but the crazy designer markdowns at Loehmann's are worth the drive. Tights and hosiery are toward the back-left of the store.

H&M

You can't go wrong with H&M's two-packs of matte opaque tights.

AmericanĀ Apparel

American Apparel's LA-made leggings, tights, and stockings are available in every color under the sun. Their fleece-lined tights are essential for winter.

CVS/pharmacy

Having a stocking emergency? Run into any CVS for a pair of L'eggs, or better yet, stash a pair in your glove compartment.