What Are the Differences Between Footless Tights and Leggings?
Footless tights and leggings, the same thing? Actually, no. Although very similar, there are some marked differences between the two, with a few of these summarized below. Leggings are thought of as a form of trousers, which are sometimes (though not always) acceptable to wear without anything too long covering them. Footless tights, on the other hand, are exactly as they sound, tights without the feet. They should only be worn with long tops or dresses over them, at least if you want to protect your modesty. As with any tights they’ll be quite translucent, so never wear footless tights without anything to cover them up. The difference also lies in the materials that are used to make them. Footless tights are usually made from nylon, often with Lycra added for improved comfort and fit, whereas leggings are made from a thicker cotton material. This not only explains why you need to put something on over the tights, but also means that leggings wear far better and are much more durable b
