"I love the joy of tights" Zooey Deschanel

Well she didn't say that exactly.  What she did say on her Hello Giggles was:

"I am a year round tights girl. I will wear tights even if it’s 100 degrees outside. Tights are my safety blanket. In them, I know that I can do a sweet row of cartwheels anytime, anywhere without anyone catching a glimpse of my knickers."

Well I applaud that.  So I though it might be nice to feature Zooey in tights and some people (in tights of course) who have been inspired by her, and a few people in tights her hers that may (or may not) have been inspired by Zooey.

For those of you who don't know Zooey Claire Deschanel ( born January 17, 1980) is an American actress, musician, and singer-songwriter. In 1999, Ms Deschanel made her film debut in Mumford, followed by her breakout role as young protagonist William Miller's  troubled older sister Anita in Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous.Ms  Deschanel soon became known  for her deadpan or "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" supporting roles in films such as Elf (2003), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) and Failure to Launch (2006). She then began playing lead roles in films, including Yes Man (2008) and (500) Days of Summer (2009). She will next headline the new Fox series New Girl in fall 2011.

For a few years starting in 2001, she performed in the jazz cabaret act If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies with fellow actress Samantha Shelton.  She plays keyboards, percussion, banjo and ukulele, and has sung in several of her films. Zooey teamed up with M. Ward to release  their debut album Volume One (recorded with M. Ward under the  Indie Folk Band moniker  She & Him) which was released in March 2008. The follow-up album Volume Two  was released in the U.S. in March 2010. She is married to Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard.

All information from wikipedia so it must be true.

But before we get some more pictures we must record Ms Deschanel's gripe about tights - which is why she posted in the first place.

"My biggest complaint with tights is that they do not accommodate skinny-ankled people like myself.  I spoke with Hello Giggles BFF and designer Kate Harmer – a fellow tights lover and skinny ankle-haver – about this recently.  We are tired of being judged for having bunchy tights. We don’t want to be held accountable for our lazy stockings. Wolford (who make my favorite tights), if you’re listening, hear our skinny ankle pleas, and make some tights with a little more snap around our well turned heels, please."

Influenced by  Zooey

When interviewed by FML fashion blog "Thelittleantlers" said that the celebrity that influenced her most fashion wise was Zooey Deschanel.  So lets look at "Thelittleantlers" views on tights (questions from FML) and see some of her outfits influenced (perhaps) by Zooey.

FML: Does the hosiery you wear dictate the clothes,outfit you wear ?

Thelittleantlers: During the colder months I will always wear hosiery with my outfits. Even now in summer I can't help but wear nude sheer tights - I'm not brave enough for properly bare my legs yet!

 

FML: What is in your hosiery drawer or closet ?

Thelittleantlers: I have quite a few nude and black tights that are my go-to hosiery choices and lately I've bought dotted, lace, holdups and a range of colours and textured tights. On my wish list at the moment are knee length socks in light colours :)

FML: How do you choose your hosiery ?

Thelittleantlers: Usually I'll have my outfit planned and decide upon which style of tights would work best for the style.

FML:  Where do you shop for hosiery ?

Thelittleantlers: Most high street shops such as New Look, Accessorize and Primark.

FML: What was the last item of hosiery you brought, how much you spent etc ?

Thelittleantlers: Dotted tights - from Accessorize on sale for just £2.40!

FML: Do you prefer sheer or opaque tights,stockings or holdups,socks or knee highs,sheer toe or reinforced ?

Thelittleantlers: It depends upon the outfit but during the summer months I'd prefer sheer tights and during winter opaque or patterned to brighten up an outfit.

FML: Do you ever wear 10 denier tights or sheer hose if so how long do they last you ?

Thelittleantlers:  Yes, I have done and not usually very long! After a few wears I usually come across a small hole or ladder :(

FML: How does wearing tights make you feel emotionally ? More feminine,better with girly outfits not thought about it ?

Thelittleantlers:  I feel more confident wearing tights even if they are very sheer.

FML: Do you physically like the feel of tights and touch ? Do your legs ache less, prefer than pants ? not thought about it ?

Thelittleantlers:  I hardly ever wear jeans anymore, so I tend to wear tights in most outfits. I like the feel of brand new soft tights.


FML:  When do you wear hosiery,daily-once a week etc ?

Thelittleantlers:  If I'm lazing around the house I probably wont bother unless it's for outfit posts, although whenever I go out I'll wear some form of hosiery.

FML:  What is your hosiery staple ?

Sheer nude tights or dotted black tights!

FML:  What are your style tips for wearing tights ?

Thelittleantlers: 

FML:  If you was told you could never wear tights again, how would you feel ?

Thelittleantlers: Quite uncomfortable as I seem to feel more confident with tights on.

FML: Do you remember the first time you wore tights and the first pair you brought ?

Thelittleantlers: I've always worn tights from when I was a little girl. I remember wearing white, grey and navy tights to infant school or knee length white patterned socks - with one being higher than the other by the end of the day!

FML:  Do you keep a spare pair of tights in your bag ?

Thelittleantlers: I have started to.

FML:  The best and worst things about hosiery, Love-hate ?

Thelittleantlers: I like how they can transform an outfit nicely although I hate when I wear my Doc Martens the tights begin to bobble after a few wears!

FML: Do you recycle your tights ?

 



Thelittleantlers: I think I have sold my tights at bootfairs once or twice in the past, if that counts?!

 A bit like what Zooey Deschanel wears??
OK, this section is really just so I can show a bit more of Zooey and a few other tights pics just to show you how good tights look!
Thin fishnets

You may just be able to make out the thin fishnet design

Less subtle fishnets

Good old opaques

Queen of the opaques

 

 

These girls are enjoying their opaques too, but in a less sophisticated way

Nice blue patterns

Classy like the RHT

Almost as classy