10 best coloured tights to brighten up your hosiery game

We have to confess, we were already a bit enamoured with Snag after wearing the brand’s leggings, which aren’t just the comfiest we’ve ever tried but also come designed with pockets (yes, really). And now its brightly hued tights might be a new favourite find.

The 80-denier tights come in a variety of bold candy shades, from raspberry to turquoise and lime, as well as limited-edition collections such as Care Bears or Halloween designs. They’re also available in footless, capri and mock garter styles, and varying thickness/opacity levels.

Most importantly, though, these are as comfy as trackie bottoms (we regularly forget we’re wearing the tights when in them), and the durability suggests a much higher price point, as ours have lasted through multiple wears. This brand also gets top marks when it comes to inclusive sizing, with seven options, as well as inclusive models showing off the collections.

Better yet, Snag does kids’ tights, too, in ultra-appealing electro-bright hues as well as school-uniform-friendly shades. We’re reliably informed by our testers that they’re unbelievably comfortable.

Everyone’s favourite ladder-resistant neutral tights brand, Hedoine, now does coloured fishnets, too. According to the brand’s co-founder and COO, Anna Rauch, these are “the strongest fishnets you will find in the market”, and we have to agree that we haven’t come across anything else quite like them.

We tugged and hoisted and pulled at these – they required a bit of adjustment to get on – and marvelled at how resilient, durable and comfy the fabric composition (70 per cent nylon, 30 per cent elastane) is. And we didn’t want to take them off because they looked so fabulous on. We enjoyed the compliments our legs garnered in the Pink Fizz shade.

The attention to detail on these tights is impeccable, from the brand name delicately embossed on the elasticated waistband to the reinforced feet, which cover the soles for additional comfort. A special mention also goes out to the brand’s fishnet ankle socks (£17, Hedoine.com), which are biodegradable, incredibly sturdy and look super cute with heels.

Calzedonia is an excellent destination for coloured tights, with the latest cool shades (violet, peacock) and textured patterns (floral fishnets, geometric fishnets and more). Both the 30- and 50-denier (£7.99, Calzedonia.com) styles tick all the value-for-money boxes. They look good, don’t snag easily, and are comfortable enough for all-day wear. The range includes colours that are just a little more daring than neutral through to a bright, Barbie-esque pink.

Heist is a shapewear and undergarment brand that’s revolutionised the hosiery game, thanks to an amazing hand-sewn, seamless waistband that won’t dig into your skin, roll uncomfortably or sag. And its 30-denier coloured tights come in a variety of hues for autumn, from electric lime and pink to terracotta and teal.

At once soft and semi-sheer, they are ideal for wearing to the office or on evenings out. Friends who tried them were surprised at how the waistband seemed to double as shapewear but was still super comfy. Plus, sizing is inclusive and ranges from a UK 4 up to a UK 22.

Pamela Mann’s 50-denier tights are a great choice for everyday wear in all sorts of weather, from autumnal breezes to colder climes. They come in a rainbow of 20+ colour options, like emerald green and sapphire blue, as well as an autumnal orange shade called rust, which we never would have expected to like but were very pleasantly surprised by. Well made and super comfy, we didn’t even feel, or notice, the waistband. They’re also a hard-wearing choice for daily wear, thanks to knitted 3D yarn made from a combination of nylon and lycra.

If a pair of tights can make a pair of legs feel like a million bucks, then this pair from Falke are the ones to do it. Wonderfully luxurious, these are neither too transparent nor too opaque, and the quality is visible in every detail, down to the reinforced toe seams. Choose from more than 14 colours, in elegant shades like barolo (a dark red wine hue) and marine (a navy blue). It’ll feel like you’re draping your legs in velvet.

Wolford is one of the top names in the hosiery game, so if you’re looking for tights with the wow factor, these athletic-wear-inspired, two-tone tights with bike-short detailing and seams on the sides definitely make an impact. Opaque at the thighs and sheer at the legs, these 20-denier tights seem long-lasting despite the thin material. The fashion-forward silhouette in bold blue, red and green shades (they’re brighter than they appear on the website) isn’t for the faint-hearted, but they work well with minis and for a pop of colour under longer skirts and dresses.

Lindex has a broad range of tights, including different colours as well as varying levels of thickness, patterns and textures. The ribbed pattern on these tights instantly gave our outfit a “librarian chic” appeal, and they paired well with ankle boots. They were comfy enough to lounge around in at home, too, possibly because they’re made with soft and moisture-wicking Tencel Lyocell, an eco-friendly fibre made from wood pulp.

Made in Italy, these make for a great transitional dressing choice. With a palette of autumnal/wintry jewel tones – choose from teal, plum, grey and navy – these 90-denier tights are wonderfully cosy, without compromising on style. They combine nylon with elastane for a bit of stretch, and are incredibly comfortable. Our only complaint is that they bagged a bit at the crotch. Still, we love these paired with boots and floaty dresses.

While Billi doesn’t do coloured tights – yet – we thought the eco-hosiery brand merited inclusion for its colourful, opaque knee-high socks, which come in eye-catching forest green and cobalt blue shades. If you’re wearing cropped trousers or a just-below-knee-length or midi skirt, these easily replace coloured tights and are some of the most comfortable socks we’ve tried (it feels like they’re caressing the foot; it’s wonderful).

At 120 denier, they’re thick, too, so can be paired with more rugged shoes as well as heels on a night out. Also made in Italy from hi-tech eco yarns (Amni Soul Eco nylon and ROICA V550 elastane), they’ll decompose quicker than most hosiery. However, they’re so well made that we don’t think you’ll be disposing of them any time soon.