Leg Avenue Opaque Sheer to Waist Tights with Cotton Crotch

The pair that does the actual work. Opaque, sheer to waist so there is no panel line breaking the leg at the hip, and finished with a cotton crotch, which is the detail that decides whether a pair of tights is comfortable for a whole day or only an evening.

These are the everyday backbone: under a work dress, under a skirt, under a costume that needs a solid leg, or under a shorter lingerie piece where a visible reinforced panel would ruin the line. Black, nude and tan are all stocked, so the drawer can be properly supplied rather than improvised. Roll them up the leg rather than dragging from the waistband. Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.

Cheap opaque tights use a thick panel at the top and a synthetic gusset. Sheer to waist with a cotton crotch is a better build on both counts, and it is why this pair gets worn on ordinary days rather than saved for occasions.

• Style: Opaque sheer to waist tights
• Detail: Cotton crotch, no panel at the hip
• Wear under: A dress, a skirt, a costume, lingerie
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black, Nude and Tan, One Size