This Halloween, it’s all about mixing spooky with stylish. From gothic lace to futuristic metallics, 2025’s trends are bold, playful and easier than ever to pull off. Discover how to transform your look with tights, stockings, gloves, thigh-highs, socks and leg warmers from Tights Dept—your secret weapon for creating a costume that’s equal parts chic and chilling.

1. Gothic Lace & Elegant Macabre

Sheer lace, Victorian touches, dark floral motifs and black velvet are major this year.

How to incorporate: Go for lace stockings or thigh-highs, perhaps with lace gloves. A sheer lace tights paired with a black dress and dramatic makeup really nails this look.

2. Pop Culture Costume Mashups

Expect lots of outfits inspired by “Wednesday,” K-Pop Demon Hunters and fantasy/sci-fi characters. Lots of minimalism & statement pieces.

How to style: Use bold coloured tights or socks to echo character style; throw on legwarmers or patterned thigh-highs to match the costume’s vibe.

3. AI / Futuristic & Metallics

Silver, chrome, neon, holographic elements—future-forward looks are trending. LED accents or tech-inspired finishes add modern edge.

How to style: Metallic or shimmering tights or fishnets will pop. Pair with gloves or stockings that have reflective or iridescent detail. Even a metallic legwarmer can elevate the “space-age” feel.

4. Dark Fairytales & Fantasy Revival

Twisted versions of classic fairytales, faerie or woodland-inspired looks with a spooky twist.

How to style: Soft shimmer stockings, thigh-high stockings with floral lace detail, gloves that are delicate—combine with earthy tones or fantasy accessories for magical drama.

5. Traditional Halloween Stripes

Of course, no Halloween is complete without the classics! Striped tights or socks are timeless — perfect for a witchy vibe, a pumpkin-inspired look or just a playful nod to tradition. Pair them with matching gloves or legwarmers for extra impact.

How to style: Wear purple/black or green/black striped tights under a black dress with pointy boots for an instant witch costume or pair orange/black striped socks with a pumpkin-print tee for something more casual.

6. Spooky Prints & Patterns

Bone-print tights and skull motifs are perfect for adding a dark, edgy touch to your outfit. From full skeleton tights to socks with subtle skull accents, these designs are equal parts spooky and stylish.

How to style: Go bold with skeleton-print tights and gloves for a full-on bone-chilling look, or keep it subtle with skull socks peeking out from chunky boots.

7. Spider Webs

Cobweb prints are back in a big way this year, adding instant spooky chic to your look. Spider web tights and gloves create a dramatic effect while keeping things playful.

How to style: Pair spider web tights with a simple black dress to let the pattern shine, or match cobweb gloves with a sleek gothic outfit for a witchy upgrade.

Whether you’re going full gothic, futuristic, keeping it classic with stripes, rocking skeletons & skulls or spinning a web with spider prints, Tights Dept has all the accessories you need to bring your Halloween look to life.

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