If you paid attention to trends circa the mid-to-late 2000s, you probably remember that the fashion world went through a little obsession with colorful everything, from basic v-neck tees to skinny jeans.

However, one colorful trend that you may have forgotten about is colored tights.

Indeed, from pastels to neons, colorful tights were a huge trend back in the day. And whoever was daring enough to try this bold look was sure to be the center of attention!

After all, most of us probably weren’t used to seeing girls and women past elementary-school age wearing colorful tights. (Don’t forget, back then, the idea that you don’t have to be a certain age to wear certain things was still just starting to gain traction.)

So, I was pretty surprised — not to mention happy — when I recently discovered that colorful tights are making a comeback.

And, since it’s been a while since we’ve focused on colorful tights in a major way here at CF (though we just did a post on outfits with tights), I’ve decided to put together three fun looks that revolve around the trend. These outfits are sure to convince you to give colorful tights a go, regardless of whether you wore them when they were “in” 10-plus years ago.

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Ready to get inspired? Just keep scrolling to learn how to wear colored tights right now!

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How to Wear Colored Tights: Outfit #1

Products: Sweater – J.Crew Factory, Hiking Boots – Zara, Earrings – Revolve, Ring – Anthropologie, Bag – Mango, Skirt – Mango, Socks – Francesca’s, Tights – Modcloth

This retro-inspired colored tights outfit is perfect for anyone who is curious about how to wear colored tights, and is a little apprehensive about going for anything too bright or bold.