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Some design ideas come around time and again, and tights with spots are one of the oldest and most recurrent; a pair in blue from the early 1980s springs to mind for some reason.

So here we are in the second week of February approaching the beginning of the English spring, so what are we reviewing today? Of course, tights that suit the weather, 60 denier opaques!

We can’t help but feel that in early February we should be reviewing ultra-thick tights. Or debating whether hold up, stockings (or even tan tights) are suitable alternatives

Back in the early time of Tights Fashion, Levante alone were making unique fashion hosiery, and cheap and basic sheers and opaques dominated the declining hosiery market.

Class is a style that endures from season to season, or more correctly a set of styles as Levante class tights are made both in sheer to waist and in regular “boxer” brief style.

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.

20 denier is a convenient weight for tights, sheer yet durable. Fine enough for evening but concealing enough for daytime.

Levante is one of the most prolific makers of tights. So, surprisingly, we have not seen seamed tights from them before. Their sheer tights are generally outstanding quality

If these are not the tights made for a girl’s big day then none are, they are far more than just seamed tights. Sheer to waist tights with a shaped leg and heel finished with reinforced toe detail.

Typical quality Levante with flat seams. Extra tall size does not have a gusset, but a triangular back panel. The back panel does make for a very loose fit in the panty area.