Survive a winter formal without turning into a frost-covered snowgirl by adding sleek tights to your party dress. Mischa, Blake, and others show us how it's done.
1. Blake Lively
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Match your tights to your dress like Blake for a chic monochromatic effect.
2. Kristen Bell
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Dark tights make an ultra-short trapeze tunic look almost... modest.
3. Jessica Alba
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Tights add a sophisticated vibe to a playful, uber-colorful dress.
4. Maggie Grace
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The right pair of tights can make a dress wearable throughout the year.
5. Mischa Barton
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Footless tights allow your choose to take center stage.
6. Joy Bryant
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With black tights, white after Labor Day looks fresh and modern.
7. Anne Hathaway
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Play around with different textures of the same shade: patent shoes, taffeta skirt, cashmere tights.
8. Sienna Miller
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Enhance a differently-colored trim or hem with hose of the same color.
9. Rachel Bilson
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Don't put away your peep-toe pumps so fast; just wear hose in the same color as your beloved shoes!
10. Kirsten Dunst
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Tone down a shimmery sequin frock with matte tights and minimal jewelry.