If you’re looking for a reason to wear a mini-skirt in January

If you thought that stockings fell into that small category of clothing that has no strict backward or forward, you were wrong. I was wrong. I know because I had to go turn mine around halfway through the morning today.

If you thought stockings were dull and practical, you were wrong again. Here are some outside-the-box styles from Urban Outfitters.

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1. Crochet textures are surprisingly flattering. Two Tone Crochet Tights, $14
2. Nothing fancy, just like the nylons that used to come in those eggs, except they’re VIOLET (or orange or red or teal). Opaque Tights, $12 or 2 for $20
3. Cable knit stockings to give bare legs a little more protection from the cold wind the comes up Fifth Avenue. Chunky Ribbed Tights, $11.99
4. Delicate pointelle adds interest without demanding attention. Crochet Sweater Tights, $9.99
5. The girly allover polka dot print disguises the weight of these chunky tights. Dot Sweaterknit Tights, $11.99