Today's trend is very simple, but something that can completely transform an outfit.  Patterned tights!  They are all the rage right now, and you can be as adventurous as you want with a wide array of colors, patterns and textures.  The rule here is to keep everything else super-simple.  You can wear a solid color dress and vamp it up with a pair of colored or patterned tights, or wear a solid color top & skirt and add a pair of textured tights.  There are different ways to make your tights the conversation piece at a party, you just need to know how to pull this look off.  Here are some different designs to give you an idea of what you can do.