Now that winter is in full swing, it is hard to imagine wearing anything but thick layers to fend off the cold, much less trying to maintain your womanly charm.  This season, you can keep toasty without having to relinquish your femininity with lacy tights — sophisticated staples that popped up all over Fall/Winter 2009 runways.

Paired with a pencil skirt and cinched coat, these tights convey delicate detail, prevalent in the collections of Anna Sui, Christian Lacroix and Chanel couture.

Falke and See by Chloé offer tights that rival the elegance of their runway counterparts, minus the heavy price tag. Pick tights in darker colors such as black, maroon or forest green coupled with solids to avoid major graphic overload .

The weather may be gloomy, but it doesn’t have to take a toll on your wardrobe. These tights will keep you looking and feeling spirited, despite having to slosh through winter slush.