As the days get shorter, you may be tempted to pack away some of those super sexy skirts that you wore during the summer, but don’t be too hasty. In case you haven’t noticed, tights and leggings are very big this summer, and they will continue to be straight into the fall. You’ll be able to keep some over your summer favorites all year round by keeping your legs feeling warm and looking hot.

Before you run to your local mall to grab one of the most important fall accessories, here are some simple tips to make sure your looking your best and those tights aren’t a bust.

• Make sure you pay attention to the size charts on the back of the packages. Just like jeans, sizes among different companies can vary, so you might not always be the same size. If your net savvy and like to shop online, places like hue.com, a leading company in woman’s leg wear offers an easy to read size chart for each style of tights they offer.

• If you choose to wear leggings or Capri tights, wear them with flats such as the ballerina flat, slides, or moccasins. If it’s the full length tight you prefer, go with chunky heals like Mary Janes.

• Tights come in many colors and styles, but this fall opaque styles in neutral colors like black, grey, brown, and beige are popular and will usually match a wide variety of skirts and shirts.

• If you’re wearing footless tights or leggings, and want to keep comfortable in those new flats, check out Hue socks and their fabulous feet line. They offer a wide variety of cushy alternatives to socks that will keep your feet comfy and your socks a secret only your shoes will know.

• No matter how much you love them, frilly skirts and sun dresses don’t look good with tights or leggings, so opt for shirt dresses, tunics, empire wasted dresses, or the ever popular mini skirt.

Now that you know some of the secrets to pulling off one of this falls hottest trends, here are some more tips on how to make those leggings and tights last through the cooler months to come.

• Not many of us like to read the directions, but make sure you check the guidelines set out by the manufacturer before you just throw those tights into the washer with the rest of your laundry. Many of the tights and leggings you will buy have special washing instructions.

• Before putting your tights or leggings on try to make it a point to remove jewelry and pay attention to any rough skin or hang nails that can damage your tights.

• Once again, the correct size it very important. If they fit you right, chances are they will last longer.