I’ve often wondered whenever I’ve seen soft fleece lined tights at TJ Maxx, and Ross Dress For Less if they’re all they promise to be, and could keep me warm enough on cold days if I decided to wear a dress or a skirt to work or out on another occasion.

So on November 21, 2024 I gave the black Halston footless tights, lined in soft fleece a try underneath an expensive tweed skirt I purchased from ThredUp. Coordinated with a white pullover sweater and accessorized with a plaid coat from Target, black Fila sneakers from Ross, and a gold heart necklace, I headed out into the freezing, 46° weather to catch the bus to work.

Anticipating the cold, and a blast that should’ve sent me back inside for a pair of pants, I was pleasantly surprised when my legs felt not only warm, but downright cozy encased in the tights. it felt like I had on a pair of well fitting pants that adequately kept out the cold air.

At $7.99 for a package of three, I believe the investment was worth it, and the advertisement valid enough to recommend. Pleased with the results I didn’t even mind having to remove them later, when the temperature reached 75° in the afternoon.