Okay, so I’ve had these sat in my hosiery collection for over a year now, and thought that it was about time that I showed these off to all my readers, who have patiently been asking for reviews on stockings! So yes this is slightly different to my ‘normal’ tights reviews…let me know your thoughts in the comments section, as I may do more varied posts featuring stockings if this is something everyone likes…?
Trasparenze is a magnificent Italian brand – specialising in both outstanding fashion products and a great range of basics.
Trasparenze Sara Stockings
Design and MaterialHow UK Tights describe them;
- 20 denier
- Soft Sheen Finish
- Reinforced toe
- Soft welt top
“Attractive stockings that are perfect for the woman who loves to wear nice hosiery for work. Reasonably priced for every day wear but good looking enough to feel special in them. Flat tops that lie close against your skin and a sheer 20 denier appearance with a soft luster and a reinforced toe.”
The stockings are 85% Nylon and 15% Lycra.
Trasparenze have packaged the Sara stockings really well; although just be careful when removing them from the inner card as mine slightly snagged on this. You can’t help but notice how beautiful they look when you go to put these on;
- As they’re 20 denier the knit is so fine, but they look so pretty due to this
- They literally glide over your skin like silk
- The welt at the top is lovely and thick; such great quality
- Due to the reinforced toe; you simply cannot mistake which way to apply these. As the last thing you would want to do is wear them back to front!
I truly felt amazing in these, although that could partially be due to the fact that I tend to mostly wear tights. I didn’t struggle at all attaching the Sara stockings to my Agent Provocateur stocking belt; unlike some Gio stockings that I once had…but that’s another story!
Now you definitely need to wear hosiery gloves when applying these, as the knit is so fine and delicate. Plus I found these very easy to snag on nails!
Sizing
Now sizing is one thing that concerned me when purchasing stockings, due to my petite frame. I’m 5ft 4″ and weigh 45kg; so for my weight, I’m literally on the bottom of Trasparenze sizes;
I was so worried that they would either be too big on my legs or too high up for my stocking belt. But thanks to UK Tights’ knowledge, they guided towards Italian brands and they fit AMAZINGLY. Seriously, if you ever need help be sure to contact them, as they’re so helpful and knowledgeable! ❤
Colour and Price
The Sara stockings are available in various colours; black, navy, playa (which seems to be skin toned), bianco seta and bianco. The price is just £6.99! ❤
How to wear Trasparenze’s Sara Stockings?
I feel that you could wear these for work as per UK Tights suggestion, as they’re extremely comfy and literally didn’t move from my stocking belt. I decided to wear these in more of a dressed up style – like going for a meal/drinks with friends. Although if you’re feeling brave, I wouldn’t think twice about wearing them with shorts; very Taylor Momsen esque!
Verdict
I actually love these stockings and would fully recommend them. I can’t believe that they’re only £6.99; I have paid three times this amount for a pair of stockings for them be awful. So I’m really impressed with these Sara stockings from Trasparenze.
Not only are they beautiful, but they literally didn’t move from my thighs and they actually fitted my ankles perfectly! (random to say I know; but I really struggle with material gathering and wrinkling around my ankles) The only thing that lets them down is the fact that they’re easy to snag, so please avoid everything like wooden chairs when wearing these; Although I find most hosiery items with low denier to be like this!
Seen as this is my first ‘official‘ review of stockings rather than tights; I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this, as much as I’ve enjoyed creating and sharing this with you! ❤
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You can purchase Trasparenze’s Sara Stockings from UK Tights here;
Source: https://tightsandladders.blogspot.com/2016/04/my-first-ever-stockings-review.html