The 11 Best Nude Tights for Women of All Skin Tones

Best For: Fair to medium-brown tones.

We’re not exaggerating when we tell you these are the sheerest sheer tights we’ve ever slipped on. Their skin-tone match is so spot-on that we’d almost describe them as transparent. Our only complaint? Currently, Donna Karan offers nude solutions for fair to medium-brown skin, which isn’t very helpful to those who tend to fall on the darker end of the skin tone spectrum. Other than that, these babies truly may be our go-to pair of nude tights!

Best For: Caramel to deep-brown tones.

Known within the hosiery industry as a leader in inclusivity, Nubian Skin is a Black-owned brand focused on undergarments that suit women of brown shades. And they’ve got the entire spectrum covered, from light to deep shades. That said, Nubian Skin’s colors are marked with cutesy names like “berry” and “cinnamon,” so trying to identify which one was right for us was a bit challenging at first. But after referencing their skin-tone guide, which uses a list of popular makeup shades to find your perfect match, we were able to find our match. While these aren’t the sturdiest of tights in terms of durability and wear, they’re affordable enough to replace easily if you (like us) happen to experience any wear and tear.

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Best For: Fair to medium-brown tones.

After surveying over 100,000 women, Heist went on a mission to create tights that catered to all women. These high-quality performance tights are made in Italy from premium fabrics that promise not to sag or dig-in while you’re wearing them. Countless online reviews rave about the durability and softness of these—claiming minimal concerns about the potential for unwanted snags. However, many reviewers also wished for more colors that extend beyond the brand’s seven offerings. And women with deeper tones expressed that the brand’s dark shades were a close match, but not quite spot-on. So, if you’re planning on giving these a try, consider trying out a few different shades to make sure you get one that matches.

Best For: Fair to medium-brown tones

If you haven’t already heard of the world’s strongest tights, where have you been? This innovative brand prides itself in creating hosiery that’s virtually immune to snags and pulls. How? Well, Sheertex tights are made from fibers that are typically used in performance apparel—meaning, they’re made to last. While the brand does offer three different shades of nude (light, medium, and dark) they’re not super sheer. As for the price? Consider these an investment. They’re comfortable, well-made, and strong as hell—so they just might be the last pair of tights that you ever buy.

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Best For: Caramel to deep-brown tones.

This direct-to-consumer hosiery company, owned and run by a South Asian woman, sells a wide variety of shades for women who prefer sheer, nearly invisible, tights. Just like Nubian Skin, the brand provides a shade guide on their website that references MAC foundation to find a true tone match. According to reviewers, the brand gets an A+ for both fit and comfortability since they don’t sag or dig into your waistline. However, some reviews do express concerns over their durability, so you might want to stock up on a few pairs of the shade that matches you best.

Best For: All skin tones.

Priding itself on its revolutionary sizing system, Hipstiks hosiery boasts inclusivity when it comes to skin tones and body types. By focusing on the proportions of a woman’s waist and tummy and her body shape (triangle, hourglass, V-shape, etc.), Hipstiks is able to address fit concerns that most other hosiery brands ignore. These tights also feature a silicone waistband that stays put, so you don’t have to worry about them slipping down throughout the day. Available in four different shades of nude, ranging from light to dark-brown tones, these are a great option for recurring wears that are nearly invisible.

Best For: Fair, medium-brown, and deep-brown tones.

Whether you’re a fan of the Kardashians or not, one thing’s for sure: Kim Kardashian knows her way around shapewear. After having seen success in the undergarment and loungewear categories, her Skims brand expanded its product offering this year to include hosiery. Their tights are available in three nude shades servicing women from fair to deep-brown skin tones, which means women who fall in between those shades could find it difficult to find a match. However, the quality and construction are what landed these a spot on this list. In fact, the Full Control Tights are designed with a built-in control top hugs you exactly where you need it to—including the tricky tummy area. While they may seem a little pricey, these are basically a two-in-one shapewear purchase.

Best For: All skin tones

The name Bianca Miller may ring a bell if you’re familiar with the BBC hit show, The Apprentice. After finishing as a runner-up in 2014, Miller went on to pursue her dream of creating inclusive hosiery for women of color by launching this eponymous brand. Her Nude Hosiery collection includes eight different shades ranging from fair ivory to deep, dark brown and each shade is also available in a hold-up style, if that’s more your thing.

Best For: Light to medium-brown tones.

Natori’s legwear is adored by fans for being extremely well-fitting. Seriously, almost every review on the company’s website boasts about the incredibly smooth fit and comfortable feel. While the shade range could definitely use a few more additions to be truly inclusive of Black women, the customers who did find their perfect match claim that the sheerness is what keeps them coming back.

Best For: All skin tones

Wolford’s silky-soft Individual 10 tights boast hosiery in six different shades of nude. And they’re really, truly sheer; one customer shares that since they look so natural, she often forgets she even has them on! Better yet, they’re extremely supportive. They also feature a control top, which is meant to help hold everything in place for a smooth finish under your garments, while not sagging once throughout the day.

Best For: All skin tones.

Spanx’s High-Waisted Sheer tights practically disappear on your legs, while providing a really refined airbrushed finish. These best-selling nylons are available in a wide array of shades that cater to the legwear needs of any woman—regardless of her skin tone. Spanx did formulate a rather unconventional sizing method, so you’ll want to reference the brand’s guide to figure out where you fall in the range from A to G.

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Available in sizes A to G.