35 types of women's tights and stockings. Size chart, materials and combination advice

Tights materials

Spandex

Spandex and its popular variant is lycra. It is a fiber made from tough, flexible polyurethane strands. Thanks to this, the material is highly elastic, can stretch greatly, and acquire its original appearance without undergoing any changes. There are no puffs on it and it has a long service life.

Products made from lycra are durable and elastic. That is why it is most often used to make slimming and modeling clothing options.

Lycra 3D

Lycra 3D has the characteristics of lycra, which have been improved several times. They fit the leg perfectly and do not cause discomfort or a feeling of excessive tightness.

Microfiber

Microfiber is the correct combination of monofilaments interconnected into polyamide bundles. These fibers do not shine, have a velvety structure, soft, pleasant to the touch.

IMPORTANT! The peculiarity of this material is that it retains heat perfectly, which is why it is used by manufacturers to make winter tights.

Polyamide

Polyamide is a cheap material with low technical characteristics. You can check this after the first wash - pills will appear on the tights, they may slightly lose color and change their shape.

Tactel

Tactel is a material used to produce products that are pleasant to the touch. It has a matte structure, velvety, smooth.

REFERENCE! This type of tights is most often worn in the cold season, because the tactel does not allow air to pass through, thereby insulating the legs.

When buying a model you like, you should definitely pay attention to the packaging, which should indicate the composition of the product and the percentage of materials.

Women's tights sizes

When choosing the type of clothing in question, it is better to buy a slightly longer model. Otherwise, the tights will slide down and get in the way while walking. The packaging contains a size chart. It has two scales: one shows height, the second shows weight. Their intersection is the right size for a woman.

Classic tights

Seamless

Seamless tights are most often in black, gray, or nude colors. They are worn if you need to comply with the appropriate strict dress code in the office or other official work.

This type of tights looks strict. Their main advantage is that they do not leave marks on clothes and suit any style. They are worn under leggings and tight mini-dresses. You don't have to worry about unsightly seams showing through.

Seamless Tights Pantyhose

IMPORTANT! It is recommended to combine black tights with dark shoes, as this will visually lengthen your legs and make them really slender.

Transparent seamless nylon tights should be chosen by girls with perfect legs, because they will not be able to hide their fullness and make a woman slimmer. Plump women are better off opting for opaque seamless tights.

Low waist

Tights low waist

No shorts

They have thin seams and a transparent toe. Gives the impression of a naked body. This model is suitable for evening dresses with a long slit, too short skirts, and shorts.

Pantyhose without shorts

With shorts

Pantyhose with shorts

With silicone belt

Tights with silicone belt

Microfiber

Pleasant to the body, have a velvety structure, are characterized by softness, do not allow wind to pass through, fit tightly, allowing the skin to breathe. The body does not sweat in them and freezes less, so tights with microfiber are purchased for cold weather.

Pantyhose from microfiber

Summer

Summer pantyhose

No fingers

Tights with open fingers

With fishnet panties

Pantyhose with ajour panties

How to care

In order to extend the life of your tights, you need to take proper care of them. To do this, the first thing you need to do is read the manufacturer's recommendations on the label. They cannot be neglected.

Nylon tights should be washed after each use. Among detergents, preference should be given to powders for delicate washing. Aggressive substances, which include bleach and alkali, should not be used.

As for the water, when washing by hand it should be lukewarm. When using an automatic machine, you just need to select the delicate wash mode and the minimum number of revolutions. The material from which nylon tights are made does not withstand high temperatures.

If you choose between automatic and manual washing, preference should be given to the latter. You can use regular liquid soap. It cleans products more delicately and does not leave streaks. Heavy stains can be removed with laundry soap.

In an automatic washing machine, tights should be washed separately from other items.

Wash after each use in warm water

When using an automatic machine, select the delicate mode and the minimum number of revolutions

Stockings

They are clothing that almost completely covers the leg. Modern versions have an elastic band. She doesn't let her stockings slide down. To add even more sexuality and grace, they are sometimes supplemented with a special belt and garters.

Mesh

Fishnet stockings require increased attention, because if they are chosen incorrectly, they can make the wearer look too vulgar and add extra pounds.

This type of stocking is perfect for classic clothing styles, as well as elegant outfits. Working in an office also does not exclude them, but you need to opt for models in a fine mesh of flesh-colored, black colors.

Stockings Women in Mesh

If you are going to a party or going to a club, then large mesh stockings of different colors will be suitable, which will only emphasize your individuality and make the image even more advantageous.

Under the belt

Belted stockings make a woman's look truly sexy and excite the imagination of men. Traditionally, the belt is made with four elastic bands, which makes putting them on easier and faster. However, there are complex models with 8 and 10 elastic bands.

Using a belt, you can wear stocking models without silicone and elastic, because thanks to the garters and clips they are securely fixed on the leg.

Particular attention should be paid to suspenders, which should not be too long or bulging. If they are visible under the dress, then you will have to give up the belt. For parties and noisy events, vintage, nylon options, as well as models with mesh and with a seam under the belt, are suitable.

Stockings garter belt

The analyzed type of stockings may be suitable for the office, but in this case it is better to wear nylon models. For varicose veins, the best option is warm compression options. They help get rid of illness and allow you to wear them in the cool season.

With seam

They will give the image the right, not vulgar meaning if you combine them with elegant outfits, and not leather shorts or a skirt. For products that have a seam at the back, the most suitable are dresses, skirts that reach the knee or just above it. Mesh models with a seam are recommended to be combined with matte shoes with thin, thick heels.

Stockings with a running line down the back

ATTENTION! Retro models with seams, complemented by small patterns and single prints, will help create a romantic mood.

Fantasy

Fantasy stockings are an unusual clothing option. They are most often a monochromatic base, where an amazing pattern is a bright inclusion. The main task is to attract more attention from others to slender female legs.

Stockings fantasy

Classic

Stockings classic

Large sizes

Large stockings also look good on plump women with large hips. Tights are not always suitable for them, since above the middle of the shin they can significantly compress the blood vessels. Products of large sizes, equipped with a dense, wide elastic band (its height is from 8 to 9 cm), tightly fitting the leg, will help here. If you have varicose veins, you can choose compression models; they will cover the affected areas of the skin and will not cause discomfort.

Stockings plus size

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With drawstring

Tights with drawstring

Designed for women with a less than ideal figure. If you need to hide cellulite and make your figure slim, you need to buy this type of tights.

Intended for tightening the following body parts:

• Belly;
• Hips;
• Buttocks.

They are especially popular in the warm season, when you have to show your legs just above the knee and wear tight clothes. When thinking about which tights with drawstring to choose, it is better to opt for dense fabric that enhances the slimming effect;

Tightening with panties

Tights with thinning

Tightening with shorts

Pantyhose with tightening shorts

Drawstring without shorts

Tights with a tight without shorts

Modeling

Modeling tights are designed to correct figure imperfections. When choosing between them and corrective ones, there is no doubt that both options are no different from each other. They can be tightened with panties, shorts or without them. Thanks to them, it is possible to tighten the stomach, reduce the waist and even lift the buttocks.

Tights modeling

Tights with a pattern

In modern collections, patterned tights are presented in a variety of prints that will suit the tastes of everyone, even the most avid fashionistas. They can be found on both thin and warm models.

IMPORTANT! The larger the pattern, the thicker the legs will appear.

In large and small peas

Polka dot tights need to be selected carefully and carefully for your look. The main rule of print is that clothes should be the same tone as the skirt or dress.

Pantyhose in peas

The peas should be small. Thanks to this, the legs appear even slimmer. If you wear models with large polka dots, then visually you will accidentally add extra pounds to yourself.

With seam at the back

Tights with a seam noticeably lengthen your legs. When adding them to your look, you should take care of what to wear them with so as not to look too vulgar and ill-mannered. That is why with these tights you need to combine clothes of calm colors, the right materials, devoid of shine or gloss.

Tights with seam back

With lurex

Lurex tights are definitely not suitable for office work or an organization with a strict dress code. Before purchasing such clothing models, you need to think about whether there will be something to wear it with.

The most successful options would be cocktail dresses, as well as evening dresses in non-provocative tones. It's best to keep the top as simple and skimpy as possible because the focus should be on the legs.

Tights with lurex

ATTENTION! It is strictly forbidden to wear tights with lurex and shiny outfits.

Tights with elegant tattoo

Tattoo

With imitation stockings

Tights with imitation stockings are a novelty in recent years. Made specifically for the cool season to make a woman feel cozy and warm. Allows you to combine tights and stockings.

Tights with Imitation Stockings

This idea is achieved thanks to the presence of special patterns located in the area of ​​​​standard elastic bands for stockings. They exactly imitate elastic bands due to lace and specific prints. Particularly noteworthy are tights with imitation stockings with a bow, a cat and other surreal images, forcing you to immediately lower your eyes to your legs and admire them.

With imitation boots

Tights with imitation over the knee boots go perfectly with any clothing options. We are talking about shorts, skirts, dresses that are not too long, so as not to cover the end of the conventional boots. As for shoes, these can be boots, heels of different heights.

Pantyhose with imitation of jackboots

Floral

Tights with a floral pattern help show the character and mood of their owner. They should match the color of the chosen clothing. The base of the tights can be black, flesh-colored, or colored. Colored tights should not be too bright, because a floral pattern on them looks out of place. They are made from warm and thin materials, expanding the possibilities of their use. Not too bright flowers go well with white and black clothes. You can also choose a skirt of the same shade that will be featured on the tights.

Color print

Red flowers look appropriate with a red skirt and red, black shoes with thick heels.

With abstract pattern

Tights with an abstract pattern are a more advantageous option for everyday life. Best suited for thin girls. Plump ladies should be careful when choosing this type of tights so as not to accidentally enlarge their hips and appear even more voluminous.

Abstract drawing

Basic shades

The colors of tights have their own names that help you make the right choice. The following shades are considered the most popular:

1. Bodily. There are dark tones - bronze, tropical, light - cipria, miele color, with red - clear, jasmine. The appropriate option is selected based on the color of the skin on your hands; ideally, the shades should match. Otherwise, it will not be possible to achieve image integrity.
2. Tan shade. When choosing such tights, you must carefully select the appropriate tone. There are shades of bruciato, desert, playa and other options. When choosing a tan color, you should be careful, otherwise the products may give your legs undesirable green or red tones.
3. Black. The universal color nero will be the ideal complement to everyday and festive looks. The main advantage of tights is the ability to visually lengthen and slim your legs. The shade looks elegant, seductive, sophisticated.
4. Grey. The classic tone, which will be a worthy alternative to black, can be combined with shoes of different colors. Dark shades are popular - pirite, jumbo, fumo, anthracite. Elastic models with wool and cotton composition look stylish.
5. Colored products. Modern manufacturers offer a wide variety of colors: blue, red, green, burgundy, purple, yellow. Bright products attract attention and help emphasize the originality of images.
6. White. The ivory shade blank lana, light cream blank hiver, and bleached silk bianco look interesting. The models are suitable for girls with long legs and a proportional figure. Otherwise, the products will add additional volume to the silhouette.

With the help of dark tights you can hide slight plumpness. Light colors are suitable for those with thin legs. Flesh shades are recommended for all fashionistas without exception.

Models must fit organically into the style of the image. Business outfits are incomplete without nude tights. Transparent, barely noticeable products, as well as shades skin, sable, visone, are suitable. For everyday wear, black, gray, and colored options are optimal.

The use of nude tights is only relevant for the summer season. In winter, emerald, mustard, scarlet, and lilac tones are in fashion.

Corporeal

With a hint of tan

Black

Gray

White

Colored

Warm tights

Indispensable for pregnant women and women who want to be able to wear a skirt in the cold season. When choosing this type of clothing, you need to pay attention to the composition, where the percentage of artificial materials should not be too high. Otherwise, the tights will not allow air to pass through, so they will not protect against low temperatures.

With wool

Great for winter. Doesn't have to be solid black. There are quite a lot of models of such clothes in the modern fashion industry. When planning to add them to your wardrobe, you should not be afraid that they will be boring and too simple.

Wool

With clap

Cotton

Thermal tights

Ideal for the cold season, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews. They contain synthetic and natural fibers, thanks to which the product does not crack and retains its original appearance for a long time. The main components here are cotton, cashmere wool, lycra and others.

Thermal pantyhose

Choice

How to choose tights? When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

1. It is important that it is sealed and without signs of opening. It should indicate the size, density, composition, color and manufacturer information.
2. It is necessary to read what is indicated on the packaging. You need to find out the amount of elastane that is in the fibers of the product. Typically this figure is 3-30%.
3. It is advisable to try the product by touch, stretch it a little, and also check the quality of the seams.
4. In a high-quality product, the belt has a width of 3-4 cm, which protects the tights from sliding off the waist.
5. It is better to choose a product with a gusset.
6. The toe of the product should have a thickened fabric that will protect against the rapid appearance of holes and arrows.

When choosing a product, you need to decide on the size. To do this, you need to know your parameters - weight, height and hip volume. Usually there are tables with sizes on the packages. It is also important to decide on the density of the tights. For hot weather choose 6-15 DEN, for autumn - 20-70 DEN, and for cold periods - 50-250 DEN. It is also important to choose the appropriate size.

Special tights

For pregnant

Maternity tights have a wide pouch on the front side. Designed to make life easier for the expectant mother and make her movement process as comfortable as possible.

This type of special tights must be natural in order to avoid possible allergic reactions and discomfort. Here are some of their characteristics: they stretch well, do not press, fit the legs and stomach, and do not hang down while walking.

Colored

You need to know how to combine colored tights correctly. This should be done in such a way as not to look funny and stupid. Perfect for black, gray and white clothes. Thanks to them, the image will be transformed and become more interesting.

A blue shade of tights will go well with black and gray. A blue dress and brown shoes can easily be complemented with any shade of tights, creating an appropriate and interesting contrast.

Mesh

Fishnet tights look best on thin legs. Fine mesh in flesh-colored, black color is appropriate for any type of clothing. Large ones will always make your legs thicker.

Fishnet tights

IMPORTANT! White fishnet tights go well with an elegant white dress or skirt.

Other types

Classic tights are further divided into the following types:

1. With silicone belt. The top of this type of tights has an original insert, perfectly highlighting the waist.
2. Summer. Such products are light and practical, even in hot weather they will be comfortable.
3. No fingers. These tights provide freedom of movement for your fingers.
4. With fishnet panties. This original version, in which lace patterns are depicted in the form of panties.

There are different types of tights (see photo in the article), but each option is original. It is necessary to carefully select them with the rest of your clothes so that the image is harmonious.