Finally, a Review

Way waaaay back at the beginning of this month, I was looking to purchase a new pair of tights and was considering three different options. I blogged about all three, but ultimately decided upon one pair. That one ended up being the Capriccio Tights by Trasparenze. The promise was that I would come back and review them, so here I am.

I was in love with the design and detail of these when I first saw them online, and was just as much so when they finally arrived. The black detail on top of the sheer beige tights instantly reminded me of a review I did a while back for a pair of Falke tights. In the case of the Falke tights, it was a knee high sock effect done on a pair of tights. In the case of the Capriccio Tights, it is a panty effect...and a garter effect...and a lace top, back seamed stocking effect. All of this was to take a regular pair of tights and create a vintage effect on top of them. It was really well done. These tights are very pretty to look at and look and feel great on. It creates sort of a fun, unique look on what could have otherwise just been a regular pair of tights.

There is certainly a question of how functional these could really be, though. It all depends on how much...or how little...detail the wearer wants to show off. A skirt of just about any length would cover the lace panty effect, which is done with a floral pattern on top of a dot pattern. But there is also the illusion of four thin garter strap and lace top stockings to consider. Those are also very high up on the thigh and are easily covered (or hard to show off?). The back seam covers most of the leg but starts and ends with a bow, just below the panty and just above the ankle. Below the back seam and bow is nothing but sheer nylon, through toe.

The wearer can choose for oneself how daring or how reserved to be. These certainly aren't meant for the office or formal occasions, but could work well for social events typical for this time of year. It all adds to the attraction, and the fun, of these tights. Most importantly, they're comfortable and durable, and should last a lot longer than other cheaper printed tights.

The tights are 85% nylon and 15% elastane. They are 20 denier. They are available in sizes 2-4 (similar to S,M, and L). The tights have a matte finish, a cotton gusset, and an invisibly reinforced toe. They cost £13.95 (about $23 USD).