# Scaly Underwater-Inspired Tights Give Your Wardrobe a Fresh Look with Fish Scale Print Leggings By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2014-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-scale-print-leggings References: [romwe](http://www.romwe.com/golden-fish-scales-printed-leggings-p-75600.html) & [romwe](http://www.romwe.com/apparel-leggings-c-38_45.html) If you're someone who has always longed to be a mermaid, these fish scale print leggings will serve as a close second to appeasing your dreams. This pair of hosiery holds a lot of charm that will easily make it your favorite item in your closet. The gold color combined with the print and shiny tone creates the believable scaly-inspired look. This pair of tights are great for a night out and will certainly make you stand out when you're lining up outside the bar or waiting for a drink. These fish scale print leggings are actually velvet so they'll also keep you extra warm if you wear them out in the winter. Although [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections) is still months away, these leggings will make your [mermaid costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid) much easier to put together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fish Scale Print Fashion:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing trend of fish scale print fashion, offering unique and eye-catching designs for clothing. - **Mermaid-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a line of mermaid-inspired fashion, appealing to individuals who long to embody a mermaid aesthetic. - **Velvet Leggings:** Innovation opportunity to introduce velvet leggings as a stylish and cozy alternative to traditional tights. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can tap into the rising popularity of fish scale print, mermaid-themed fashion, and innovative materials for clothing. - **Costume and Cosplay:** Opportunity for the costume and cosplay industry to enhance mermaid-themed costumes and provide accessories that complement the fish scale print leggings. - **Winter Wear:** The winter wear industry can incorporate velvet leggings as a trendy and comfortable option to keep individuals warm during the colder months. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md) - [Stylish Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bain-de-minuit.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Mystical Hair Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-delight.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md)