Tuesday 26 January 2016

Review - Trasparenze Wilma Cotton Tights


Firstly sorry for the long wait between reviews, work has been manic!

A while back when the temperature plummeted I thought I'd crack out the cotton tights, specifically I pulled out my Trasparenze Wilma Cotton Tights bought from UKTights. (As always delivery was prompt and the items well packaged)


They are described as:
"The most luxurious high cotton item in the Trasparenze range. There are many cotton items but it is Italian wool that Trasparenze are more known for. Wool is beautiful fabric, but a high cotton item is something that can be just as luxurious, if not more. Less woolly and more soft and velvety, cotton opaque tights can be just as warm for winter and yet they feel nicer to the touch for many who prefer this material over wool."

They come in four colours (Nero, Nero Melange, Marrone, Marrone Melange)






and 5 sizes










I got them in Nero Melange (XL - 4 ) which is a really nice grey colour.  The fit is perfect (enough room from a male perspective), the waistband doesn't dig in and as the description above states, they are beautifully soft and velvety unlike some cotton tights that can be a bit coarse.   I would guess from my experience that they would fit up to 6'1" and there was still a bit of stretch in them with my 31" waist.




Theses are the perfect tights for a cold day, I'd jumped out of the shower and was freezing, the second I put these on I immediately felt warm and cosy.  Other cotton tights I've tried have felt like wearing socks that go all the way up, the great thing about these is that they still feel like tights.

Appearance wise if you were wearing them under trousers you could easily get away with not wearing socks, they are also warm enough to wear with shorts on a colder day.

They stayed up well all day and I almost didn't want to take them off to go to bed!


Availability:

The only stockist I've found have been UKTights, Trasparenze's own website even redirect you to UKTights.

Summary:

These are good value at £12.99, they feel like I will get a good few years out of them.  The perfect pair of tights for a touch of luxury on a cold day! 


Wednesday 20 January 2016

Interview with Hosiery for Men

Recently I was interviewed by Hosiery For Men, for those that haven't read it here's the link:

I'd like to also say a big thank you to Hosiery For Men and Legwear Fashion For Men for their support of my blog!

More reviews coming soon when I'm not swamped with work!



Saturday 9 January 2016

Aristoc 80 Denier Micro Fibre Tights - Review



As with my first review I am focussing on what I am wearing today.

Before Christmas I was browsing for some pre-Christmas deals and came across these on UKTights


 
They are available in six colours and three sizes:
 


Description:

"A collection of feature-rich, premium opaque products made from the most luxurious yarns.

These beautiful soft, Aristoc 80 Navy Denier tights are knitted using smooth microfibre yarns for extreme softness and a velvet-like touch.

  • Aristoc 80D Microfibre Nylon/Elastane 3D leg that is extremely comfortable & has an exceptional fit
  • Deep comfort waistband and sheer opaque to waist
  • Flat seamed with cotton gusset
  •  94% Nylon, 5% Elastane, 1% Cotton excluding waistband"

I thought I'd give them a go so bought them in Navy (M/L) along with a couple of items that I'll hopefully get round to reviewing sometime soon :)

Delivery from UKTights was prompt and they came well packaged.

First impressions when I opened them was that they are some of the softest tights I have ever felt, not a silk soft, more velvety as described and certainly live up to the 'luxury' title from that perspective.  They also have a small Aristoc label in the back which is a nice touch.

Even though I was already wearing tights I had to change and try these on there and then.  The fit is really good, my waist is 30\32" and some larger tights can fall down a bit but these stay up well and still feel as if they have a bit of extra stretch in them even with me being 6 foot.  From a man's perspective the gusset is very comfortable, some tights I've tried can be a little too tight for the male anatomy but these are the perfect balance between staying up without digging in. The waistband is also very comfortable and sits well on the waist or hips.



Being 80 denier they are a little thicker but they don't overheat you and work well in a wide temperature range.  They have a nice matte appearance and on my legs they are almost completely opaque.

Availability:

As mentioned above I bought them from UKTights (currently £8.99) who have a wide range of Aristoc products.

They are also available from Aristoc's own website and PrettyPolly who again have a number of Aristoc items available.

Summary:

I cannot speak highly enough of these tights especially considering the £8.99 price tag, the best endorsement I can give is that I went back and bought them in 4 more colours! I now have them in everything except wine.  They are my 'go to' tights when I have freshly shaved my legs and can really appreciate that velvety softness.

I'd like to try more from Aristoc's 'Ultimate Luxury Leg' range at some point, particularly the 50 denier to see how they compare.


Thank you for reading and feel free to post any comments or questions :)






Friday 8 January 2016

Oroblu - New Intense 50 Opaque review




I sat down to write my first review and decided the best place to start was with the pair I am wearing today - New Intense 50 Opaque  from Oroblu.


Descriptions:


'Microfiber hosiery with tridimensional elasticity, opaque. Incredibly soft and fashionable, hugs the legs like a second skin for a perfect fit every moment of the day. Flat seams with cotton gusset, size Maxi with big gusset.'


'Opaque matt tights, made with precious yarns of soft microfiber and elastane, with Progress 3Dimension technology. Very close-knitted and plain stitch, with a perfect wearability, wrapping legs in a soft embrace. Flat seams, with cotton gusset and big gusset for Maxi size. Ironed.'






They are 50 denier and available in three colours Black, Moka & Singapour:



















They come in sizes 1-5



Composition: 92% Nylon - 8% Elastane

I bought them in black and as I am 6'' tall went for size 5, a good decision as the 'big gusset' leaves a little extra space for the male anatomy and height wise they fit perfectly.  They are very nice to wear, soft, smooth, mould well to the leg and have good stretch. 

The tights have a cotton gusset although almost appear sheer to waist and they sit well on the hips or pulled up to the waist. 

 I have worn them a few times now and they seem to wash well, stay up all day and don't snag easily.

Availability

They are available through they're own website,
MyBoutiqueItalia who deliver to the UK and have a wide range of Oboblu tights.
and Hosieria


UKTights do not stock these specific tights but do have a good variety of Oboblu including the new 'Different' range which is getting very good reviews.

TightsPlease also do not stock this specific item but have a good range of Oboblu products as well.

Summary

Overall I am very pleased with them especially priced at £9.95, they offer very good value for money, are very nice to wear and I'd highly recommend them.
I'd like to try more from Oboblu, particularly the All Colors 50 and the Satin 60 Opaque as I think the extra silkiness would work well under trousers but also be thick enough to wear with shorts if I choose to.

I hope you've enjoyed my first review, feel free to post any comments or questions and thank you for reading :)
 

Thursday 7 January 2016

First Post

Hi and welcome to Tights For Men, another blog focusing on the increasing trend of men's tights.

It is my hope to, in some small way, help break down the barriers and stigma around men wearing tights because I for one enjoy the feel of wearing tights and benefit from the extra layer of warmth in the winter :) It would be nice to think in a few years time men could walk round in shorts and tights without fear of discrimination or draw too many strange looks!

At the time of writing I am a 31 year old married man from the UK with a beautiful, understanding and supportive wife who has no objection to me wearing tights and thinks it is strange that more men don't do it.

My aim with this blog is to post regular reviews of any products I try, discuss any new developments in the retail or fashion sector and show people that men in tights is not a fetish but a growing trend and a great way to be a little more creative and diverse with your clothing.

Thanks for reading and I'll be writing my first proper post soon.