Leggings and tights: DIM, Falke and Under Armour
Women's leggings and tights include sheer or opaque tights, shaping tights, sports leggings, and warm leggings for winter.
An opaque tight DIM is worn under a skirt or dress in winter; a legging is worn alone, with a long top, or for sports, like the Falke Warm in cold weather.
Tights DIM: Diam's Flat Tummy and Opaque Body Touch
The DIM Diam's Flat Tummy tights, with shaping support, and the DIM Opaque Body Touch tights are the top picks. The shaping tights smooth the silhouette under a fitted dress, while the opaque tights cover and warm the leg under a skirt.
Sports leggings: Under Armour, Urban Classics, and Puma
The Under Armour legging, the women's Urban Classics legging, and Puma leggings are worn for sports, yoga, or walking. The sports legging is chosen high-waisted, in a fabric that doesn’t become see-through when bending down.
Warm leggings and winter tights: Falke and Damart
The three-quarter legging Falke Warm, from the German brand, and the Damart Thermolactyl tights are worn under trousers or a dress when it's cold: the warm legging replaces long underwear for winter outings.
How to choose the right tights: deniers, opacity, and support
The number of deniers indicates thickness: a fine tight shows the skin, while an opaque tight covers it and keeps you warmer. A shaping model holds in the tummy and hips, while a seamless model won't show under a fitted dress. The size of tights is chosen according to the height and weight indicated on the packaging.
How to wear leggings
With a long hoodie or sweater that covers the hips, trainers, or ankle boots; with a long shirt or a short dress for a city outfit. A black legging goes with everything, while a coloured legging is worn with a neutral top.
Women's tights and leggings, tracksuits
The women's tights and leggings bring together the entire feminine selection, and tracksuits take over for sports and home: a jogging trouser is worn looser than a legging.
Colours of tights and leggings
The opaque black tight goes with almost everything, the fine skin-tone tight with a dressed summer dress, and the coloured tight with a plain outfit for a bold contrast. The black legging remains the easiest choice, while the mottled grey legging is worn with a matching sweatshirt for a weekend look. A skin-tone tight should be chosen one shade darker than the skin for a natural effect. With a short skirt in winter, thick black tights and ankle boots make the simplest duo.
Ribbed legging, faux leather legging, and short legging
The ribbed legging, with fine ribs, is worn with a long jumper or a loose sweatshirt. The faux leather legging, shiny, dresses up an evening outfit with a blouse and ankle boots: it’s the ultimate smart legging. The short legging, stopping above the knee, is worn under a dress or for running in summer, and the running legging is chosen with a pocket for keys.
Bargain leggings and tights: special offers, clearance, and Black Friday
The cheap legging can be found in special offers and clearance, and the new arrivals showcase the season's styles. At the end of November, Black Friday lowers prices across all brands. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions about leggings and tights
What size tights should I choose?
Brands indicate their sizes based on height and weight on a chart on the back of the packaging. If you're between sizes, the larger one prevents the crotch from sagging: the right size stays in place without rolling.
How to avoid laddering tights?
Put them on by rolling them, with ring-free hands and filed nails, and wash them in a mesh bag, in cold water. A thicker tight, with higher deniers, is more durable: the opaque tight ladders less than a sheer one.
Leggings or joggers for sports?
The legging, close-fitting, moves with you and is suitable for yoga, running, and fitness; the joggers, roomier, are worn for warming up or walking. The yoga legging should be chosen opaque and stretchy.
How to wash a legging?
Inside out, in cold water, without fabric softener, which damages elastic fibres, and air-dried. A technical legging will keep its support longer this way.
Can leggings be worn in the city?
Yes, with a long top, oversized sweatshirt, long jumper, or shirt, and trainers or ankle boots. A thick and opaque legging works better in the city than a thin sports legging.
