Word Finder - tights

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A close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn principally by women and girls that covers the body completely from the waist down, usually including the feet.

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• pantyhose

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A similar, non-sheer garment worn by dancers of either sex, especially by ballet dancers.

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A garment, similar to briefs, worn chiefly by professional wrestlers.

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In blasting rock, a piece of unbroken rock within the pay limit of a blast.

Carmen was dressed in a short pink dress and white tights.

Now the weather is turning chilly its time to start wearing tights again.

It was at this point I realized I could n't try any shoes on, because I 'd no tights on.

Classic Opaques 50 denier hipster tights - £ 3.5 Gipsy's Classic Opaques 50 denier tight are great for wearing with a low-slung skirt.

The classic timeless rib design makes these tights a must have in every fashion lovers hosiery drawer.

Gray or flesh colored tights may be worn with the skirt.

Some types of control tights also provide support to your buttocks and work to provide 'uplift' at the bottom area.

Romantic and chic, these boots are the perfect compliment to those metallic Superhero tights.

It's Jerry Seinfeld in a bee costume (complete with tights), promoting his film, Bee Movie.

In white, pale pink or blue, tights are often light in color, but can also come in darker shades.

These sheer to waist tights have an ultra wide fishnet and are particularly racy.

A. Your NHS prescriptions, including elastic hosiery (including support tights supplied by a hospital ).

Its long body was draped in tights of the same somber hue, surmounted by a leopard's skin.

Most are wearing big plastic knickers outside their tights.

Spanx is the first choice for top celebrity mums like Gwyneth Paltrow who was snapped wearing Mama Spanx footless tights during her pregnancy.

In an emergency, make sandbags using old pillowcases, carrier bags or even tights filled with sand or earth.

I have tried things for pulling up socks or tights without much success; shoe horns, long and short, and elastic shoelaces.

All outfits were again styled with red tights, sparkly slip-ons and additional knitted head pieces which resembled mini Tam O'Shanter beret hats.

Next week discover how useful a pair of women's tights can be!

Becky wore red tights, which gave me ideas about future Park stage shows... Only joking.

Our exciting range of printed and patterned tights, stockings, hold ups and knee highs will really funk up your legs.

They can be cooler to wear too if you find tights make you very warm.

It was at this point I realized I couldn't try any shoes on, because I 'd no tights on.

After we put the phone down Philip said " what on earth was she going on about stripy tights for?

Admittedly, the toddler wears summer frocks with wooly tights no matter what the weather; he's a strange lad.

With a sandal toe, these 8 denier tights provide a flawless, yet natural look that can be worn with utter confidence.

Short or thigh length Lycra tights are also ideal for adventure racing.

Women who always wear nylon tights are also inviting foot problems.

You may also want to buy a few pairs of maternity tights to give your legs a bit of extra support.

These luxurious 70% cotton tights feel so soft and silky you can't wait to get them on.

These were close-fitting trousers like tights in modern times Highlanders often wore trews, especially in winter.

Rain or shine, always wear tights with skirts - bare legs look unprofessional.

After we put the phone down Philip said what on earth was she going on about stripy tights for?

We wore wooly tights, t-bar shoes that looked like they had two eyes resting over your feet !

Next week discover how useful a pair of women 's tights can be !

Sheer to waist and with a gently waistband, these elegant tights offer comfort and feminine styling.

Short or thigh length lycra tights are also ideal for adventure racing.

These luxurious 70% cotton tights feel so soft and silky you ca n't wait to get them on.

There is also a small zipped pocket on the rear of the tights perfect for keys or coins.

Tights are usually sheer and run all the way up the legs to the waist.

Control top tights are meant to provide additional support at the stomach and work to hold the tummy in.

My Tights is a great place to shop for hosiery of all types.

When shopping for shoes, don't forget to look for socks, hosiery, tights, purses and other coordinating accessories.

A classic look for leg warmers is to wear them over tights with a short skirt.

When it's a little warmer outside, keep the leg warmers but get rid of the tights.

No matter what you decide to wear them with, they can be slouchy or stretched out, depending on whether you want them to look like socks or tights.

If it's cold outside, look Jackie Kennedy chic in a pair of flat riding boots, tights, and a turtleneck sweater in a look-at-me flattering shade.

Once the weather turns a bit colder, incorporate those same items by layering a long-sleeved t-shirt over a sundress, or by pairing an eye-catching skirt with some warm ribbed tights.

Besides bold tights, wool knit caps and glasses with bold frames have been spotted on fashion runways throughout the world.

You can also wear dresses over skinny pants (not jeans), adding, scarves, cool accessories, and different colored tights.