Basic Training: Black Tights That Never Rip

There are two types of women: those who don't wear tights, and those who obsess over tights. For anyone who can't bear to part with their dresses and skirts during the wintertime, a solid pair of black tights are as essential as water.

But, not every pair is created equal. After so many rips, runs, and loose waistbands, our editors have found the ones that work for them. Behold — the definitive guide to opaque, indestructible, glorious black tights.