It’s mid-October and the Halloween costume crunch is officially on. Whether you plan to go as Dolly, Donatella, Doja or whichever skin-baring postmodern meme is viral on the socials, instead of disposable pre-made costumes that won’t last the night, an iconic look can be achieved with just the flashier pieces from an existing wardrobe, with the addition of the right hair, makeup, and accessories. A killer rhinestone cowboy hat and a Vavoom blond wig, presto, you’re Dolly. A strappy harness with gold buckles and a bad facelift, and Voila, it’s Donatella in the flesh. None of these costumes would be complete without the right hosiery, which you’ll find curated at The Tight Spot. Besides, it’s autumn, officially the beginning of tights season. (Psst, if you opt for quality hosiery, it can be repurposed throughout the holiday and concert seasons.)
If you don’t already have a pair in your lingerie drawer, no leg-baring diva homage to Bey, J.Lo, or Taylor would be complete without a pair of Wolford Neon 40 Tights. Newly reformulated with a smoothing waistband for a seamless, second-skin fit for all shapes and sizes, the glossy 40 denier fabric in black, grey, and several fleshtones perfects legs with a glossy airbrushed finish, like a radiant-finish foundation. If ever there was a hosiery must-buy, it’s these Wolford gems – they are pure luxury.
If opting for edgier inspo, a Doja Kat or Weird Barbie costume, Cecilia De Rafael Chacal 50 Tights offer 11 shades of bold, matte colors, including blood red, mustard yellow, orange, turquoise and bordeaux. The 50 denier opaque fabric delivers vibrant color payoff perfect for museum-video-ready monochrome ensembles.
If diva-like behavior and choreography are too much to incorporate into your costume, why not pay homage to the sultry screen sirens of classical and foreign film, Liz Taylor, Jean Moreau and Monica Bellucci, the ladies who refresh the cigarette in an ivory filter after fastening their garters? Or, if your celeb fascination is in a rut, why not an esoteric costume or indie concept, like the girl who never wears panties? (Psst, I know this girl very well.) With all the lacey allure of vintage lingerie, the 30 denier Amour Lolita Spot Crotchless Tights offer the illusion of old-fashioned stockings made ready-to-wear with a silicone-lined waistband. Bonus: they are crotchless to complete the garter-like style and pay off the smoldering passion you’ll have ignited throughout the night.
The distinction of wild-card for a last minute cheeky costume goes to the Trasparenze Las Vegas Fashion Tights. With flat seams for undetected wear under an all-black outfit, the 80 denier ultra-opaque pair printed with multilingual affirmations (“Love Yourself!” “You are Art!”) is a must-have for any serious hosiery collection. Bold and unique, you can be sure not a soul at your Halloween party will yell, “Bitch stole my look.” You will be the look.
