I f you’re a regular reader of this column, you’ll know I moved to Sydney from Melbourne last year. As I navigate this city’s slightly different climate, I’m constantly struck by how my old rules of dressing don’t apply. Sydney’s humidity means it’s not always necessary to take a jacket, and almost every time I’ve left the house in wool, I’ve been too hot.
As far as I can tell (although we are only in May), winter dressing in Sydney seems to be for fun rather than the cold (the rain is a different story). Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Nevertheless, opaque stockings were a prominent trend at Australian fashion week earlier this month, appearing on the runway in Viktoria & Woods, Liandra Swim and P.E Nation.
They were often styled with sandals or knee-length boots and appeared as bright red pops of colour, or in pale mauve, florals, green and, of course, black. If this sounds to you like a recipe for a fashion faux pas, you’re not alone. Here, industry experts explain how to make colourful tights work for you.
Radiance and rebellion: Australian fashion week 2024 – in pictures Read more Give an outfit a leg up “Hosiery can be used to inject interest and playfulness into looks,” says Karla Clarke, the Australian stylist behind the Viktoria & Woods runway show. Clarke recommends using colourful tights or stockings with a distinctive fabric to change up an outfit. Whet.
