Leg Avenue Spandex Sheer Thigh Highs with Embroidered Rose Side Detail

An embroidered rose sits on the outside of each thigh, where a side seam would normally be, on a sheer red spandex ground. It is a single well-placed detail rather than an all-over pattern, and that restraint is exactly what makes it work.

Because the rose sits at the side, these are designed for a hem that stops above it or for being seen without a hem at all. Red sheer against black clothing is the highest-contrast version, and against bare skin it is the softest. Set both roses at the same height on each leg before you go. Gather each stocking at the toe and roll it up rather than pulling at the top, hand wash in cool water on their own, and lay them flat to dry.

Embroidery on sheer hosiery is delicate work and most brands skip it in favour of a printed motif. A stitched rose has actual relief to it, so it catches light and shadow the way a print never will.

• Style: Sheer spandex thigh highs
• Detail: Embroidered rose at the side of each thigh
• Wear with: Short hems, slit skirts, or on their own
• Care: Hand wash cool on their own, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Red, One Size