STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

generally, i think tights under things is a more funky look. so if you typically don't dress funky, it may feel weird for you to wear (i hope that makes sense). 

for instance, i love how a lot of girls look in hats.  i think it adds a funky stylish element to the outfit, but everytime i go out wearing a hat i feel like a douche-bag that is trying too hard just because i generally don't dress funky.  i always leave the house without the hat because i don't feel like myself. 

so for me, i would feel the same way about tights.  i'm not saying that you won't be able to wear them, but that's maybe why you felt that way when you tried the look.