Leg Avenue Spandex Sheer Polka Dot Cherry Tights

The full length version of the cherry polka dot, in black. Running the pattern from toe to waistband instead of stopping at the thigh changes the effect entirely: the dots become a continuous field and the cherries read as a repeating motif rather than a single accent.

Full tights are the easier choice when the hem is uncertain, because there is no top band to worry about showing at the wrong moment. Wear them under a mini with a heel for the pin-up look, or under a skirt with a flat and a cardigan for the daytime one. Gather each leg from the toe and roll upward, hand wash in cool water, and lay them flat to dry away from radiators.

Novelty prints usually look best in photographs and worst on a leg. A knitted dot on a sheer black ground keeps its definition when the fabric stretches, which is the difference between charming and cheap.

• Style: Sheer spandex tights, full length
• Pattern: Polka dot with cherry motif, knitted in
• Wear with: Minis, skirts, pin-up and daytime looks
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black, One Size