One of the most important
parts of choosing winter hosiery is determining what style you need. For
example, women who love mini skirts will want sheer to waist styles,
with no brief. Women with varicose veins won’t go wrong by selecting 40
(Alba Chiara40, Support Tights40)
to 100 (Diva100, Cortina100) denier tights, which offer the extra support that you need.
Modeling tights will help you show off your curves very nicely. Waist
styles will make a big difference, as well as seams. A regular waist
works well for most everyday outfits, but low waist designs are ideally
suited for low waist pants with shorter tops (Carezza70, Freedom50), while no waist designs
work well for short skirts. Seamless tights look most flattering with
tighter dresses (Miss60, Sensation50).

The 30 to 120 denier tights are best for fall
and winter (Diva30, Retro50, Sound60, Zafiro120 ) , with sheer styles providing an elegant formal look that’s
quite warm. These are great for dresses and skirts worn with high heels
or boots. Higher denier tights from 80 to 500 (Edelweiss80, Noblesse100, Arctic500) offer a stylish, warm
look. They feel warm and cozy, while offering comfort. You’ll find that
they easily fit any type of footwear, and come in a variety of styles.
They are truly versatile.

Fiber content is another important
concern when buying winter hosiery. Some of the natural options that
will keep you warm include wool (Dora, U.S.A, Jennifer), cotton (Melani, Microcotton Opaque Cotton Tights), viscose (MontBlanc, Viscosa Tights) and kashmir. These
always look very stylish. You may also want to try acrylic or
microfiber, which are soft, durable and maintain their elasticity.
Products that have a 10 to 30 percent fiber content are able to maintain
their shape after being laundered better than products with a 10
percent composition or less.

There are many different colors to
choose from, ranging from black, brown and neutral to brighter colors.
One of the best things about classic colors is that they’re as suitable
for the office as they are for a night out. Some of the many patterns
include dots, plaids, stripes and lace designs (Inga, Hot, Rox, Bulgaria). Always make sure they
match your outfit. You want to make a statement, but make a good one at
the same time.

Last, but not least, is choosing the right size.
You want to look good, but still be comfortable. Use the size table
provided by the manufacturer to get the best fit. This is the most
accurate way to make sure you’re using the right size. Are you in
between sizes? If so, go to the next largest for a better fit.