I Caved and Bought the $20 Winter Accessory That Has Thousands of Glowing TikTok Reviews

I’m a born and bred Miami native, and if there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I simply don’t know how to dress for the cold. Sure, I’ve lived in New York City for about three years and have adapted to winter layering for the most part, but more often than not, I’ll walk out of the house in thin jeans and a slouchy sweatshirt and think, “I’ll be totally fine.” Of course, as a fashion editor, I’m constantly on the lookout for items that’ll make me feel cozy while still looking chic.

While I love the look of sheer tights in subzero temperatures, it’s just not realistic. During the last polar vortex in New York City, my kneecaps turned a pale shade of blue due to icy winds after I went out to get coffee with a friend, and they suggested I buy a pair of fleece-lined tights. The style—which mimics the look of sheer nude, black, or brown tights—has been popular for quite some time across social media, especially the Japanese fashion accounts I religiously follow on TikTok. Although I always thought they were a bit of a gimmick, my friend, who had on fleece-lined tights that day, convinced me to take them for a spin given the number of cold-weather trips I had on my schedule. Twenty-five dollars and a simple checkout on the TikTok Shop later, my fleece-lined tights were en route.

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