When it comes to the look and feel of pantyhose, there are many various styles to choose from. All have their particular purpose and usefulness, depending on the occasion. No matter what style or brand name, pantyhose are a part of any woman’s wardrobe, as they stress very feminin nature.

Sheerness of the pantyhose is something consumers should look at before buying. This aspect is shown as a number and often referred to as the “denier” or “dtex”. The lowest denier of 5
( Aura5, Summer Light ) and 8 ( Caribe, Sol ) refers to the almost invisible, extremely thin variety of hose, while standard sheer is 15 ( Gala15, Katia15 ) and 20 ( Gemini, R 20 ). Semi opaque pantyhose have the denier of 30 ( Silhoutte, Dimension ) and 40
( Rubino40, Ultra40 ), while those varieties considered opaque have a denier value of 70 ( Ginestra70, Sophie70 ) and 100
( Diva100, Cortina100 ). The colors and patterns of pantyhose can vary, as well, from bright/dark colors to shiny material and criss-cross patterns ( Sira, Funky ).

There are also the differences between what are called “Sheer to Waist” and “Control Top” varieties of hose. For those who just want coverage of their legs from waist to toes, the “Sheer to Waist” pantyhose are appropriate. The top, or panty, portion of the hose is the same color and denier as the legs, which gives the wearer a seamless look. “Control Top” pantyhose offer a reinforced top, or panty, portion, which helps hold in the tummy and buttocks areas of the body. Unlike the “Sheer to Waist”, “Control Top” may show lines under clothing, as the panty is often a different color or denier than the leg portion of the hose. Other areas of pantyhose that can have reinforced material are the toes and heals
( Alba Ghiara, Beauty and Comfort ) , which may prevent “runners”.

As you can see, pantyhose come in all sorts of colors and varieties. Since they are relatively inexpensive, try several and find which work best for you.