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perfect opaques

27 replies

justabigdisco · 09/10/2015 10:21

Where do people get these from? The ones that are properly black but not wooly or shiny looking. Do they have to be 100 denier?

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Asteria36 · 09/10/2015 10:32

Good old M&S - they have really lovely velvet touch ones. I think for about £6. Transparenze and Eolfird are really good but pricey.
I also have some amazing stockings (prefer stockings but wear tights if skirts are short) in a totally opaque velvety matt finish - they are made by Levante and I would imagine that they have tights too. I invested in about 30 pairs over a decade ago and still have about 6 pairs still in the packets despite having my legs constantly clawed at by children, dogs, totally impractical walks in the woods and callousy handed dh!

Asteria36 · 09/10/2015 10:32

60-80 denier should do the trick

Asteria36 · 09/10/2015 10:33

Dur *Wolford

Glitteryfrog · 09/10/2015 10:45

Primark. 100denier
£2.50 a pair. They don't bobble, they're not too high waisted etc
I've got about 10 pairs

stripytees · 09/10/2015 11:23

I wore 100 denier for the first time this autumn yesterday and noticed the difference compared to 60 denier. I'd say at least 80 denier is needed for a completely opaque look.

I love M&S, especially the "secret support" type because they stay up better than any others. TK Maxx often has brands like Wolford much cheaper than RRP.

cashmerecardigans · 09/10/2015 11:31

Primark all the way for me too

Hopefully · 09/10/2015 12:13

Pretty polly 200 denier fleece lined, or Falke 100 denier (I think. Whichever their thickest plain opaques are).

superbfairywren · 09/10/2015 12:27

I need new entirely opaque tights but in navy. Can't seem to find any, anyone have any ideas? Got some new 100 denier black ones but there don't seen to be navy ones in the shops this season.

Floisme · 09/10/2015 12:44

I've recently treated myself to a pair of Falke and Wolford to see what all the fuss is about. I got 60 denier in grey (which I prefer to black). Both are lovely and dense and not shiny (I hate that). However the Falke ones have already got a small hole in the heel after 2 or 3 wears. The Wolford still look like new but then so they should for the price.

So basically I don't know if it's worth paying more. Sorry I guess that's not very helpful is it? Grin

FauxFox · 09/10/2015 12:47

I agree - Primark 100 denier are the cheapest and also the best - don't fall down, good matt black and wash well without bobbles - perfect!

honeylou42 · 09/10/2015 14:27

Primark here too Smile

Original poster
justabigdisco · 09/10/2015 18:32

Thanks everyone - will try the primark ones first I think!

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Judydreamsofhorses · 09/10/2015 20:05

Three years ago I chucked the snakes' nest that was my tights drawer and bought a pair of either Wolford or Falke every month. Mine are the 100 denier ones and they are all good as new despite being worn and washed hundreds of times (I'm in Scotland so opaques can be all year round here). I bought online with discount codes from sites like Tights Please.

Savagebeauty · 09/10/2015 20:10

Wolford are wonderful and great for very long legs. Mine last years.

Glitteryfrog · 09/10/2015 23:19

Oh yes, the Primark ones are also a sensible length.
Not too long for Nora batty ankles or too short for groin issues.

WaggleBee · 10/10/2015 01:37

Can I butt in and ask those saying M&S, which ones do you recommend?

They have so many, all identical looking whilst in the packet. Often come back with some that are too shiny, too wooly etc.

It's the only place I can get to tomorrow that sells them. CakeWine

ThomasSofty · 10/10/2015 11:32

I really like Charnos opaques. They are matt, come in lots of different colours, and the 60 denier is a good solid colour. They are lovely and soft too! I buy them from House of Fraser, or various hosiery websites. I find they last so much longer than the tights I was buying from M&S (dread to think how much money I wasted on them!).

Whatthefoxgoingon · 10/10/2015 12:51

Falke or wolford, I've got long legs though.

Mouthfulofquiz · 10/10/2015 12:56

Falke are great. Completely matte so no shiny legs!

Floisme · 10/10/2015 12:59

Mouthful are Falke normally hard wearing then? I was really pissed off when I found a hole after only a couple of wears. Was I unlucky?

Mouthfulofquiz · 10/10/2015 13:21

I think you might have been unlucky - I have washed and worn mine a million times. Holes after a couple of wears would be very annoying at that price!

hooliodancer · 10/10/2015 14:19

The M and S ones I buy are the autograph ones. They are fabulous. The velvet touch hold ups are also amazing

WaggleBee · 10/10/2015 15:12

Thanks Hoolio I need them for tomorrow so M&S it is. I couldn't spend Falke prices, I just know I'd get them caught on something after an hour.

polyhymnia · 10/10/2015 15:28

I saw some navy 100 denier ones in M and S yesterday. And I'm another fan of their Velvet Touch ones.

Falke are good but I find, if I get the larger size I need round waist and hips, they're a bit baggy on my ankles and lower legs. But that's just my shape.

As for Wolfird, still a bit traumatised by the expensive 10 denier ones I splashed out on for my son's wedding having rolled down to my knees during the reception! (Luckily managed to get to loo and change them for a pair of trusty M and S Autograph ones I'd put in my tiny bag!).
I'm tall but not super tall and I'd have thought German women are often tall anyway.

So a bit unsure I want to shell out for their opaques ...

polyhymnia · 10/10/2015 15:29

Wolford!