Sienna Miller confirms black tights are back as she steps out in Wolford stockings at the Met Gala pre-party
- The British actress attended the pre-party of the Met Gala in black tights
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As the Met Gala once again showcased the very best of loud fashion with artistic gowns, shimmering suits and a few downright bizarre showpieces, one trend has made a somewhat quieter return to the red carpet - black tights.
Style trailblazer Sienna Miller, 42, stepped out at the pre-party in New York in a green minidress with a huge flower appliqué as she attended the pre-party with her partner Oli Green, 27.
She paired the party dress with white stiletto pumps - but interestingly added a pair of £30 black Luxe 9 stockings from Wolford to the ensemble, in a trend that harks back to red carpet looks of the noughties.
Sienna isn't the only A-lister to have brought back black tights in recent months, as celebrities including Lily Collins, Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence have peppered the red carpet with the accessory at various events since 2023 - but in opting for the accessory at the Met Gala, the actress has confirmed that they are officially in vogue again.
![Sienna Miller, 42, arrived at the Met Gala pre-party in New York with her partner Oli Green, 27, wearing an accessory that has long been forgotten about - black tights](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/10/84551663-13390615-image-a-1_1715074968936.jpg)
Sienna Miller, 42, arrived at the Met Gala pre-party in New York with her partner Oli Green, 27, wearing an accessory that has long been forgotten about - black tights
Although the accessory, associated with red carpet looks more than a decade ago in the 2000s, is now being seen on red carpets again, the trend looks a little different.
Back then, it was common to see thick, block black tights being paired with multicoloured floral gowns, contrasting light and shade; colour and monochrome.
They might have been teamed with peplum or pencil skirts, thick belts and ballet pumps - but today's tights are styled very differently.
Today's tights are lower denier and sheer, only barely covering the leg with a very light layer and they are often (although not in Sienna's case) paired with black, textured dresses.
![Gigi Hadid walked for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week in 2020 wearing sheer black tights embroidered with the French fashion house's logo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/10/84551665-13390615-Gigi_Hadid_walked_for_Chanel_at_Paris_Fashion_Week_in_2020_weari-m-3_1715075139569.jpg)
Gigi Hadid walked for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week in 2020 wearing sheer black tights embroidered with the French fashion house's logo
![Typically, black tights are now worn alongside black outfits, but rather than the thick block styles previously fashionable, sheer is back](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/10/84551661-13390615-Typically_black_tights_are_now_worn_alongside_black_outfits_but_-m-6_1715075206511.jpg)
Typically, black tights are now worn alongside black outfits, but rather than the thick block styles previously fashionable, sheer is back
![Anne Hathaway paired a leather dress and leather boots with sheer black tights at a Versace show in 2023](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/07/10/84551667-13390615-Anne_Hathaway_paired_a_leather_dress_and_leather_boots_with_shee-m-7_1715075247392.jpg)
Anne Hathaway paired a leather dress and leather boots with sheer black tights at a Versace show in 2023
The resurgence of the trend may be traced back to Chanel's 2020 collection, which saw Gigi Hadid strutting the catwalk in Paris wearing lightweight stockings embroidered with the French Fashion House's logo.
Last year, at various fashion week events around the world, several designers' AW23 collections featured tights including Jacquemus and Miu Miu.
Describing the trend as 'sleepy' and in need of 'waking up', Vogue noted in December 2023 that designers are now looking for ways to revive black tights for red carpets of today.
It's not only black tights making their way back into fashion; Burberry's signature check tights are also considered a staple fashion accessory and have been for some time.
Last year, style expert Shane Watson explained the new trend and how to wear it.
He noted that, in order to perfect the style, low denier is what to aim for - by his definition, no greater than 20.
Shane wrote: 'Forty-plus denier looks way too heavy now, not to mention a bit dowdy — and industrial strength.
'If you want your denim skirt and furry jacket to have the right frisson of polish and glamour, you'll need to break out the sheers.'
He continued: 'If you want last year's block colour dress to keep working through the autumn, add sheer black tights and glossy bootees. And if you're partial to black and monochrome, that dense top-to-toe look is lightening up with sheer tights and kitten heel slingbacks.
'Even if you're wearing knee boots, a glimpse of sheer stocking in the front split of your skirt is what looks modern now.
'So, although your heart might sink at the thought of giving up your bomb-proof tights, think of it as a way of future-proofing the clothes you own: sheer tights will keep your dresses and skirts and even your cropped trousers looking on point.
'There's no avoiding the practical downside — sheer tights will ladder more easily and you'll have to take more care: moisturise first and take off rings before you put them on; make sure they're long enough — hitching up is the big cause of snags; and opt for styles with the fewest seams so the fewest stress points.'