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From Sparkly to Graphic to Basic Black: 10 Places to Buy Winter-Ready Tights in San Francisco

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No matter what season it may be in San Francisco, you can pretty much bet you'll regret going bare-legged. The wind is sure to whip up or the temperature will unexpectedly drop—and that's especially true with the occasionally (and deceivingly) lovely December temperatures that can change at the drop of a hat. So be prepared with an ample stock of cozy tights—either wear them or stash them in your bag! Here are 10 places in San Francisco to find some pretty (or plain) ones.

Legs still cold? Check out our tights shopping guides from New York, Philly, Boston, Chicago, and LA, not to mention Racked National's guide to warm legwear online.


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This Fillmore boutique carries hard-to find brands including Carven, Isabel Marant, KARL and tons of covetable accessories.

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The Mission boutique for brands you had no idea you wanted.

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Julie Weston's Mission shop for her own and lots of other designers.
The massive fast-retailer where you can find pretty much anything.

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Your go-to department store for everything from perfume to party dresses.

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This Mission boutique has all thing boho-glam, from housewares to party dresses.

La Boutique: L'Art et La Mode

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This beautiful Jackson Square space screams je ne sais quoi. Hard to find French brands and Freda Salvador shoes.
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This Cow Hollow boutique carries all things covetous for the fashion obsessed.

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This Richmond District shop carries clothing and accessories for both men and women, as well as housewares.

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Elizabeth Charles

This Fillmore boutique carries hard-to find brands including Carven, Isabel Marant, KARL and tons of covetable accessories.

mira mira

The Mission boutique for brands you had no idea you wanted.

Weston Wear

Julie Weston's Mission shop for her own and lots of other designers.

H&M

The massive fast-retailer where you can find pretty much anything.

Bloomingdale's

Your go-to department store for everything from perfume to party dresses.

BellJar

This Mission boutique has all thing boho-glam, from housewares to party dresses.

La Boutique: L'Art et La Mode

This beautiful Jackson Square space screams je ne sais quoi. Hard to find French brands and Freda Salvador shoes.

Azalea

This spacious Hayes Valley store carries everything from jewelry to shoes to basic T-shirts to party dresses.

Covet Boutique

This Cow Hollow boutique carries all things covetous for the fashion obsessed.

Seedstore

This Richmond District shop carries clothing and accessories for both men and women, as well as housewares.