Black Seamed Tights

Which black seamed tights are classic?

For a simple black seam on a sheer black leg, the Wolford Individual 10 Backseam, Gipsy Seamed Tights 1163, Allana Sheer Seamed and Andrea Bucci Sheer Backseam are the classic choices. The Oroblu Riga 20 Denier Backseam has a pyramid design at the heel, and the What Katie Did Seamed Tights Black H2007 are inspired by 1950s stockings. The Glamory Amore 20 Backseam comes in sizes up to 4XL, so it suits larger sizes. Classic seamed tights work with pencil skirts, shift dresses and heels, and they give a vintage feel without the need for stockings and a suspender belt. Black on black is the most subtle way to wear a seam.

Which black seamed tights are decorative?

For a dressier look, the Oroblu Riga Lux has a sparkly backseam, and the Pretty Polly Sparkly Spot Backseam adds spots. The Charnos Sheer Heart Backseam and Spot Net Backseam add pattern. Falke's Sheer Lady Tights and Elegant Black Corset Backseam have a decorative brief section. The Ballerina 559 Striped Backseam has a vertical line up the leg. For fishnet, the Allana Fishnet Backseam and Leg Avenue Fishnet Tights with Flat Backseam show more leg. Pamela Mann's zip designs swap the seam for a zip pattern.

How do I keep the seam straight?

Put seamed tights on slowly, one leg at a time. Line the seam up with the centre of the heel before pulling up, and check it in a mirror before the tights reach the knee. It is much harder to straighten a seam once the tights are fully on. The right size helps too, as tights that are too big are more likely to twist. For more colours, see Seamed Tights.