Editor's Picks: 13 Tights That Won't Rip, Run, or Fade

With the weather about to turn skin-bitingly cold at any moment, it’s time for the yearly ritual that some women dread, and others anticipate with childlike glee: Yes, we’re talking about pulling out your tights.

Whether you’re a tights-hater or a tights enthusiast, no one really wants to think about them: We just want them to work. But sadly, the world is full of hose that don’t fit right, that run on the second wear, or that promise opacity and are actually, maddeningly see-through. That’s why we’re here to save you from inadequate tights.

We talked to 10 staffers who’ve tried them all and found their faves. From the pairs that’ll keep you warm on subzero days, to the ones that last three years (and counting!), here are 13 pairs that won’t let you down.

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