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Our Review
Levante Eclipse tights were some of the very first tights that we reviewed back in the earliest days of TightsFashion. As you can see our review at the time was a little less than comprehensive (see below).
Since we last looked at this style the packaging and price have changed but the fibre mix and design features have not. We must say that we love the picture on the new packet, proof if ever it were needed that the sheer tights and short tailored shorts look, predicted to be the hot look for 2008, really does work.
We described these tights as “not exceptional” in the past.. a little unkind, it is obvious as soon as you take them out of the packet that they are good quality. They feel light and soft in the hand and the black pair we tested really had the look of classic nylons.
Entirely sheer to waist with no reinforcement either at the toes or either side of the flat body seam, and only a small cotton lined gusset, these are perfectly detailed tights for evening or day wear with the shortest of skirts or shorts. The 3 cm deep waistband and 2 cm deep finger band below it should ensure good fit and improve durability.
Sizing is not overly generous, even with 16% Lycra there is not enough stretch to go beyond the sizes on the size chart. Stay within the sizes Levante quote on the packet and you will be rewarded with near perfect fit, no bagging at knee or ankle and excellent even colour.
Quite soft to the touch with just enough texture to give a little “swish” when you cross your legs.
Very nice tights that we are happy to recommend for work and play. Helen wore a pair to an evening event and they looked stunning with her black evening dress and they stayed comfortable all evening.
7 December 2007
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