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Our Review
Falke managed to set new levels for minimalism with the information on the packaging of these tights, there isn’t even any mention of the style name... come to think of it this has been something they have done before with their fashion tights. Anyway other than the picture on the front there is a note on the back to say these are fashion tights of 20 denier appearance.
There is a size chart which details 5 sizes from Small to Large with intermediate sizes small/medium and medium/large. Unfortunately Falke are only making this style in those two intermediate sizes, a trend that has come from lesser brands which we see as a very backward step. There are at least 3 colours to choose from, black, platinum and rosemary (as pictured above)
You can’t really call these tights 20 denier or sheer to waist as they are tulle with a lace pattern, they are certainly of even texture and design from hip to toe but not sheer. The legs are shaped at the heel and seamed without reinforcement at the toe, the panty has a cotton lined gusset and flat seams with just a narrow reinforced transition to the lace tulle.
We can forgive Falke for the limited choice of size because there is plenty of stretch, the M/L size fitted a model who would normally wear size L. There is far more length then the heights in the size chart would suggest. The fit is very good too.
As well as not looking anything like 20 denier tights these don’t feel like them either, they feel both heavier and warmer.
Lace patterns can sometimes be unflattering but the strong vertical elements in design mean that the effect here is to make your legs look both longer and slimmer while at the same time enhancing the curves.
A well considered design executed to Falke’s usual high standard. Classy enough for the evening but practical for regular daytime wear too.
December 2010
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