Seamed Tights

Which seam style should I choose?

A plain black seam on a sheer black leg is the most classic look and the easiest to wear. The Wolford Individual 10 Backseam and Gipsy Seamed Tights are good examples. Contrast seams, such as What Katie Did's champagne leg with a black or red seam, are inspired by 1950s stockings and make the seam the focal point. Sparkle and lurex seams, such as the Oroblu Riga Lux and Charnos Lurex Backseam, are for evenings and parties. Glamory's Amore 20 Backseam Tights come in sizes up to 4XL. For colder days, the Trasparenze Tarragon Backseam is a 70 denier opaque with a silky sheen. Suspender-style backseams, such as the Giulia Love Chic, have open sections that give the look of stockings.

What is the difference between Cuban, French and point heels?

The heel is the shaped panel at the base of the seam. A Cuban heel is a squared block, while French and point heels taper to a point. The Gipsy French Heel Contrast Seamed Tights and the Oroblu Riga with its pyramid heel are examples here. The heel shape shows most with court shoes or heels that leave the back of the foot visible.

How do I keep the seam straight?

Put seamed tights on slowly, one leg at a time, and line the seam up with the centre of the heel before pulling up. Check the seam in a mirror as you go and adjust it before the tights reach the knee, as it is much harder to straighten once they are on. Sheer to waist and well-fitting sizes help the seam stay straight through the day. For the look with a suspender belt instead, see Seamed Stockings.