Tuesday, Oct 01 2024

Editor-Tested, Glamour-Approved: The Best Tights and Hosiery on

By A Mystery Man Writer

A few things are certain in life: death, taxes and the fact that a gal pretty much can't go bare-legged from November to March. And for ladies who favor leather dresses, flirty skirts, and denim miniskirts (a.k.a. most of us fashion lovers), that means we all need a nice fresh stock of tights and hosiery. But, as you know, not all tights are created equal. Ever to the rescue, team Glamour tested more than 50 types of panty hose to bring you the best. From classic black, to patterned and colored ones, we tested for opacity, sheen, saggy-ness, and comfort (no one appreciates a pinching waistband!), we tried 'em all (well, a lot!). Here are our favorites, modeled by us! Best in Hose: Color Hanes Opaque Convertible Tights in Blackberry: Very opaque and legging-like," says Lindy. "They were comfy, and the color was very wearable—they added a little something to my black and white outfit! They convert from leggings to tights, which is convenient, but you have to get used to the weird pocket-y fabric on the bottom of your foot if you wear them in tight form." "We Love Colors offers more than 50 shades to choose from, so
A few things are certain in life: death, taxes and the fact that a gal pretty much can't go bare-legged from November to March. And for ladies who favor leather dresses, flirty skirts, and denim miniskirts (a.k.a. most of us fashion lovers), that means we all need a nice fresh stock of tights and hosiery. But, as you know, not all tights are created equal. Ever to the rescue, team Glamour tested more than 50 types of panty hose to bring you the best. From classic black, to patterned and colored ones, we tested for opacity, sheen, saggy-ness, and comfort (no one appreciates a pinching waistband!), we tried 'em all (well, a lot!). Here are our favorites, modeled by us! Best in Hose: Color Hanes Opaque Convertible Tights in Blackberry: Very opaque and legging-like, says Lindy. They were comfy, and the color was very wearable—they added a little something to my black and white outfit! They convert from leggings to tights, which is convenient, but you have to get used to the weird pocket-y fabric on the bottom of your foot if you wear them in tight form. We Love Colors offers more than 50 shades to choose from, so