Tights 40 DEN

How to choose your size

The higher the number, the thicker the yarn, and so the denser, more opaque and warmer the knit. Here the knit is matt and even, and skin does not show through. This is the most popular weight for autumn and winter under dresses and skirts, in black as well as in colours.

Black 40 DEN tights look darker on the leg than 20 DEN and hide thread veins and discolouration better. At this weight it pays to choose styles with a flat seam and a gusset, because the knit is denser and the seams are easier to feel.

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.

At this weight it is worth looking at the composition and at how the waistband is finished. A wide, flat waistband will not roll under a fitted skirt, while a narrow one tends to be less stable. If your tights slip down at the gusset, that usually means the size is too short vertically - the wrong height bracket in the chart, rather than too narrow a girth.

Which style to choose

40 DEN is a transitional weight - the knit already covers clearly, but it is not as heavy as winter styles. In practice it is the most versatile choice for autumn and spring, and in black it also works on colder winter days under a longer skirt.

The collection currently holds 36 styles, mainly from the Legs, Anmar and Conte lines. You will find plain versions and ones with a soft sheen, as well as styles with a reinforced brief that lightly smooths the hip line.

If you wear tights every day, buying two identical pairs at once works out more practical. When one leg is damaged you still have a spare in exactly the same shade, and blacks can vary between production batches more than you would expect.

Fabric and comfort

Heavier styles are gathered in 100 DEN tights, finer ones in 20 DEN tights. Check your size in the size chart, and for an alternative that ends at the thigh see stockings.