I Thought Gen Z Were the Only Ones Styling This Divisive Trend—Now the Chicest Over-50s Are Wearing It Too

For the longest time, I assumed footless tights were reserved for the most experimental of Gen Z‘s style set. But Jennifer Lopez has just made a case for the emerging trend to find a place in an entirely new styling demographic.

Stepping out in New York, Lopez wore a pair of black lace footless tights that cropped just above the ball of the foot. Worn with pointed-toe heels and a thigh-grazing tuxedo dress layered over a dramatic bow-adorned blouse, JLo crafted a glamorous daytime look to see her through a brimming day of engagements.

While the arrival of summer usually means your tights drawer gets a well-earned break, footless styles offer a lighter alternative to traditional full-coverage pairs. Their open-foot design feels fresher for warmer weather, while still bringing the texture and dimension that tights can add to an outfit. Styled with a mini dress, they offer extra coverage without feeling overly heavy on milder days.

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I can’t necessarily see this trend hitting the mainstream anytime soon, but a growing number of stylish dressers across generations are giving it a try. If you’re tempted to join this stylish set, keep scrolling to shop my edit of the best footless tights available now.

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