Velvet tights come in various shades, material, design and fabric. There are also pairs which can be worn by both men and women. These are some of the things you need to consider when purchasing a pair.
Before you go ahead and purchase a pair, here are some reviews of popular velvet tights you may consider taking a look at:
1. Wolford Velvet De Luxe 50 Tights
These velvety soft opaque tights come in a luxurious velvet material. Made of polyamide, elastane, nylon, baumwolle and cotton, it gives your legs an exceptionally smooth, matte look. The use of double wrapped elastane in each row provides excellent stretch and a perfect fit. It has a soft, knitted waistband, a cotton gusset and 50 denier appearance.
These tights come in three colors: black, flint grey and mazarine blue so you can easily choose a color that would complement your clothes. A pair is sold for $42.00 at Bloomingdales.
2. Unisex Black Velvet Tights (King)
Generously cut king size tights with a larger rise, reinforced stitching and deeper seat for added comfort, these tights are designed for both men and women. They are made from high quality 4-way stretch velvet for a body hugging fit. The tights may also be available with a functioning codpiece for men’s use. Handcrafted in the U.S.A., these tights come in different colors, prints, one-of-a-kind designs and sizes.
These tights are machine washable and you need just hang it to dry. You can get these king size tights from PurpleUnicorn for $52.99 only. These are perfect for plus-sized women and men.
3. Wolford Cotton Velvet Tights
With over 50 years of experience, Wolford has the very best that hosiery has to offer. This particular pair is made of velvety stretch cotton and high elasticity for a great fit. It has a comfortable waistband than won’t dig in to your skin and a cotton panel for comfort. These luxurious, opaque tights provide a smooth appearance and are very durable.
These tights which sell for $54.00 at Barenecessities come in five great colors: Anthracite, Black, Black/Chine, Coca and Mocca and are available in five sizes: extra small, small, medium, large and extra large.
It’s very important to pay close attention to detail when buying velvet tights. They need to be comfortable since they will cling to your skin so you need to examine the material used. You also need to make sure that the velvet tights are easy to wear, affordable and long-lasting and that they are available in neutral colors which you can easily match with your clothes and shoes.