Black tights atone for our sins

Those looking to get 'that' look this winter, but are also aware of the need to fend of the frost, should look to black tights.

According to the Guardian, women desperate to capture the finesse of Keira Knightley in Atonement must still head out to Christmas parties in the freezing December weather. However, they need only match a block colour dress with some quality hosiery to marry fashion with practicality.

"As there are so many [Atonement dresses] around, finding one in a shape that suits is easy - and the only styling required is the addition of black tights," read the article.

"Chloe Sevigny looks great with bare legs, but the look isn't ideal for those of us who require public transport to party."

A whole range of black tights can be found on tightsplease.co.uk, from opaque styles to higher denier pairs.

Knightley's block green dress in Atonement has caused something of a stir in both fashion and movie circles, with everyone from bloggers to shoppers asking where they can get their hands on one.

Such is the impact of the dress that the New York Post said it could grow to be as iconic as the black number worn by Audrey Hepburn's character in Breakfast at Tiffany's.