Leg Avenue Sharp Edge Scale Net Pantyhose

Scale net is a directional weave: the holes taper like fish scales rather than sitting as even diamonds, and this pair sharpens the edge of every scale so the pattern reads as graphic rather than decorative. It is net with an attitude problem, in the best sense.

Because the pattern is directional, these look best where the leg is fully visible: a short hem, shorts, or a slit skirt. They pair naturally with a heavy boot or a platform, where the hard edge of the weave has something to argue with. Roll them up the leg from the toe rather than dragging them from the waistband, hand wash in cool water, and lay them flat to dry. Rings and rough nails are the real enemy of any net, so take them off first.

Standard fishnet is a diamond and everybody owns a pair. A sharp-edged scale weave is a genuinely different silhouette on the leg, and it photographs with much more definition.

• Style: Scale net pantyhose, full length
• Pattern: Directional scale weave with a hard graphic edge
• Wear with: Short hems, shorts, boots, platforms
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black, One Size