Tights 30 DEN

How to choose your size

The higher the number, the thicker the yarn, and so the denser, more opaque and warmer the knit. At this weight the leg is noticeably evened out in colour, yet the knit is still semi-sheer. It is a good choice for early autumn and cooler spring days, when 20 DEN is too fine and 40 DEN too warm.

This weight covers minor skin imperfections well without giving the matt, solid film you get from 40 DEN upwards.

Tights are sized by height and weight together, using the manufacturer's chart - your dress size is misleading here. Tights that are too small pull down at the gusset and split sooner across the thighs; too large, they wrinkle at the ankle and slide down at the waist. If you fall between two sizes, take the larger one: knit under less strain lasts longer.

Hand wash in lukewarm water, or in a mesh bag at 30 degrees, with no spin and no fabric softener. Dry flat, away from radiators. Dispatch in 1-2 working days, free delivery over PLN 199, 14-day returns.

Fabric and comfort

30 DEN is the middle ground - the knit is clearly visible on the leg but still light. It softly covers small skin imperfections without feeling like a winter layer. A sensible choice for the in-between months and for moderately heated interiors.

In black, 30 DEN looks matt and even from a distance, though it still lets a little light through. In nude shades it evens out skin tone more noticeably than 15 DEN does.

The collection is made up of styles from Conte. If you need stronger coverage, look at 40 DEN tights or 70 DEN; the full overview of deniers is in the tights and stockings collection.

Which style to choose

A practical note on durability: thicker yarn is less prone to ladders, but it is the waistband and the gusset seam that decide how long a pair lasts. Styles with a reinforced brief and a flat seam survive more washes, and a wide, soft waistband does not roll into a cord under a skirt.

What to look out for

Pay attention to colour. The same denier looks finer in a nude shade than in black, because black knit reflects less light. If you want a discreet effect, choose a shade close to your natural skin tone. It is worth keeping two pairs of this denier in different shades, as it is the most versatile range to wear for most of the year.