Philippe Matignon Summer Cool

Philippe Matignon Summer Cool Tights

Summer pantyhose, ultra-sheer with invisible toe.

A special knitting technique and ultra-fine yarns make the pantyhose exceptionally fresh and transparent. The toe is completely invisible, perfect for summer shoes.  The elastic waistband is more comfortable and does not tighten round the waist. Breathable gusset, flat seam.

See also a special “no slip” version of these tights more suited for wear with mules and other summer style shoes

Our Review

Very fine tights, designed for summer but staying with a standard nylon/lycra fibre mix.

Sheer to waist with a sandal toe.  In the larger sizes a comfort gusset (rear panel)rather than a lined gusset.

Philippe Matignon Cool Summer

8 Denier, 84 % Nylon, 16 % Lycra, Price: €6.60

Very light tights to wear, not overly tight so you hardly know you have them on. Aside from the slight sheen nobody else will know you have them on either. Fit is excellent with no sagging, the waistband sits quite high and holds them in place well.

Plenty of length in the leg for the taller wearer, the comfort gusset provides plenty of width in the body. The comfort gusset is perhaps a little too generous, if you are slim look at going down a size.

Helen tested these tights for a full day in Barcelona and was pleased with how cool they felt.

The only negative was that even though they did not make her perspire they did rather stick to her legs, so much so that they tore when she tried to pull them up. 

9 October 2006

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