Paprika tights; 6 different ways

Hmmm, a better name for these posts would be 6 different outfits, since there’s only one “way” you can wear most things, and particularly something like a pair of tights! Oh well, I’ve been using this title for too long and it’s too late to change now 🙂
I made these tights only recently just before the start of winter, using my own custom-fit pattern. They are um, quite bright, and I worried a little bit that they would be too bright for my mishmash of a wardrobe. I should not have, because there’s nothing like a spot of spicy crazy colour to pep up a drab winter-y colour scheme. And I’ve been pretty happy at how easily these garish things have fitted in!
So here are some of the outfits they have cheered up over the past few weeks…

Below: at left; orange and ivory white seems like a very summery colour scheme, but it works beautifully in winter as well. Worn with a burnt orange skirt, a long-sleeved white blouse, ivory cardigan, and caramel boots. At right; near opposites on the colour wheel, orange is a natural pairing with blue. Worn here with a blue cotton dress and a blue Pattern Magic cardigan.

Below; at left; worn with a light grey ensemble, a little grey skirt, white drape-y top adds a slice of fresh white, and with a light grey Pattern magic top.

at right; on a super frosty morning I needed gloves! and put together a light brown and charcoal ensemble. Worn with a charcoal top, a darker charcoal skirt, brown knitted cardigan, beluga knitted gloves, knitted socks (not seen) and my charcoal and brown twisting cable knitted scarf.

At left; I used be completely allergic to the very idea of wearing brown and orange together, probably a symptom of growing up in the seventies. I’ve got over that now plus these browns are very deep and rich in tone and the orange is strong and spicy. Worn with my dark chocolate f-leather jacket, a black Tshirt (not seen), my sludge-y little s kirt and chocolate boots. At right; and this is the outfit I am wearing today 🙂 I am wearing a striped Tshirt (not seen), ivory skirt, a long-sleeved woolly Tshirt (reading as grey in this picture here but it is actually mossy green), hand-knit socks (not seen), a creamy, hand-knit Moebius scarf and biker boots.

32 Thoughts on “Paprika tights; 6 different ways”

camalamalama on 05/07/2013 at 11:54 am said:

I think your paprika tights are a wonderful addition, and fit in perfectly with your lovely, lovely wardrobe. No one is asking, but my very favorite is the light grey ensemble with paprika.

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becstitches.blogspot.com.au on 05/07/2013 at 1:08 pm said:

You are so freaken funky 🙂

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Shelley on 05/07/2013 at 1:36 pm said:

Those tights are certainly bright, but they do work! Can't decide if I like the colour layers of outfit #1 best or the gorgeous textures of the sweater and cable scarf of #4…

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Johanna on 05/07/2013 at 2:34 pm said:

Those tights are awesome, and they look great with all the outfits. You make me want to learn to make tights and wear them as often as possible.

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- Carolyn on 08/07/2013 at 7:13 am said:
  
  thanks Johanna! they really are ridiculously easy to make 🙂
  
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mokosha on 05/07/2013 at 2:52 pm said:

that color is simply divine.. if i ever find a jersey in that shade, would make myself some tights right away

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shams on 05/07/2013 at 3:22 pm said:

Yes, I *love* that pop of paprika! As in food, it's just the right spice.

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Mary on 05/07/2013 at 3:23 pm said:

I wish it were winter here…I'd wear teal tights. Love all of these outfits-the pale grey is my fave because I like the simplicity of it.

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Merche Martinez on 05/07/2013 at 3:41 pm said:

My favorite: With the leather jacket and brown skirt. LOVE IT!

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Rosy on 05/07/2013 at 3:56 pm said:

Those tights are so beautiful! Ciertamene they are a great addiction to your wardrobe, they light and shine to any outfit you wear. Love them!

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Donna Hensley on 05/07/2013 at 4:12 pm said:

I agree, that dose of paprika is just the thing! You are inspiring me for next fall/winter 🙂

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Crab and Bee on 05/07/2013 at 5:39 pm said:

My favorite color! What a nice addition to all of the 6 outfits.

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pdiddly on 05/07/2013 at 5:41 pm said:

oh my goodness now you have gone one step along the way – tights who would have thought ha ha. love them, and clearly missed your original post, and as normal worn with your normal panache

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EmSewCrazy on 05/07/2013 at 6:59 pm said:

I love these posts. I need to follow your tutorial and make some tights too.

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Alessa on 05/07/2013 at 8:50 pm said:

I love the fun autumn vibe that the tights add to your outfits. 🙂 Just the thing when it's getting colder!

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Judith on 05/07/2013 at 9:18 pm said:

What a beautiful sounding colour! Just love the tights…J

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BeaJay on 05/07/2013 at 10:29 pm said:

Gotta love that pop of colour. Very nice.

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Irene on 06/07/2013 at 2:16 am said:

Just the right pop of colour to brighten each and every outfit.

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Beryl on 06/07/2013 at 2:16 am said:

I still can't get over the fact that you make your own tights – very cool! I do enjoy seeing a bunch of your outfits all having that one constant element. Very fun!

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christine on 06/07/2013 at 5:27 am said:

I love the colour of your tights so much. with the ivory skirt and the grey Shirt it looks perfekt for me.
Thank you!
Christine

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SarahLizSewStyle on 06/07/2013 at 6:14 am said:

The tights work for you Carolyn – but everthing else is quite neutral, so I think that may be why. They make a lovely colour statement, and it works for you.

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velosewer on 06/07/2013 at 9:13 am said:

You have to be the most stylish gal in Perth

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Fran on 07/07/2013 at 12:21 am said:

Great outfits – love your style!

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Lisa on 07/07/2013 at 3:20 pm said:

The paprika tights are surprisingly versatile! Love all of your outfits!

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kbenco on 07/07/2013 at 10:34 pm said:

Beautiful spicy tights. I love them with the neutrals.

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a little sewing on 08/07/2013 at 1:21 am said:

What a wonderful color in the tights – you combined it so beautifully with the other colors, in the other outfits.

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Goodbye Valentino on 08/07/2013 at 10:58 am said:

Love them all, but especially number 5 !

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Joy on 09/07/2013 at 4:08 am said:

I didn't realize paprika was a neutral, hehe!

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Wendy on 10/07/2013 at 9:19 am said:

They look amazing under every outfit you wore… And you have a very impressive boots-collection!

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sensoussi on 22/07/2013 at 4:44 am said:

So cool skirt looks…!

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