Aristoc 15 Denier Ruched Backseam Tights

The 15 Denier Ruched Beackseam Tights from Aristoc offer a stylish twist to the classic design.

Sheer to waist, the tights themselves could be described as a very fine net by the way that they feel. Along the back of the leg, the 2cm wide seam is made from a much thicker denier and runs the full length of the leg and all the way to the waistband.

15 Denier, 87 % Nylon, 12 % Lycra, 1 % Cotton, Price: £7.93

Our Review

There is no clue when you open the packet that these are anything other than standard sheer tights, only when you unwrap them from the card do you notice that the unshaped legs have a stripe around 1cm wide running from heel to waistband.

Construction is sheer to waist with sandal toes, straight legs, flat seams in the panty, cotton lined gusset and a plain waistband.

There are just two sizes Small/Medium and Medium/Large both designed for heights 4’10” to 5’10” with just the hip measurement differentiating.

Stretching these tights out to put them on you are struck by the fact that the material feels a little coarse.  On the leg the finish of these tights is more of a fine tulle than a sheer.  The sizing is accurate and there is enough strength and stretch to go a little beyond the suggested sizing if you need to. Take care if you have a rough nail, while the material is strong the individual fibres are not and it is easy to catch and get a pull which will spoil the good even colour or even cause a hole. On the upside these tights seem resistant to runs. Fit is excellent and the seam runs straight and true, on the leg it is between 1.5cm and 2cm wide depending on your leg shape.  Unlike many “false” seam designs it really works.

A great alternative to classic seams and everyday sheer that will get you noticed for all the right reasons.

8 May 2009