Italian-made tights, designed in Britain

Elegante hosiery

Italian-made tights, designed in Britain

Sheer, semi-opaque, opaque and shaping tights for women and girls.

  • Made in Italy

    Designed in Britain, made in Italy

  • Free UK delivery

    On orders over £40

  • Same-day dispatch

    Order before 12:00 on working days

  • 14-day returns

    Return within 14 days of delivery

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  • Essentials 15D Gloss Tights · Bronze Glow

    Lady Dido

    Lovely sheer tights with a soft sheen

    On your leg the tights have a nice sheen – not over-glossy. … The colour of the “Bronze Glow” ones are just right. Darkish with a golden overtone.

  • Essentials 15D Gloss Tights · Black

    The Millers

    Nice sheen finish and fit well

    These are nice tights, I ordered a medium and I am usually and 8-10, this was just the right size for me. They fit comfortably and look great with a nice sheen finish.

  • Classic Shine 15D Gloss Tights · Copper

    Cj

    Great

    Great tights have a slight shine great colour not very slippy soft to the touch great size nice and stretchy too legs look great in them

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  • Essentials 15D Gloss Tights · Bronze Glow

    Jala

    Elegant 15 denier tights in Bronze Glow

    The Bronze Glow colour is lovely. It is a warm shade with a slight sheen, and the gloss was visible without looking too shiny.

  • Essentials 15D Gloss Tights · Black

    Acceberm

    Silky sheen

    I ordered these in the medium - I’m a uk 10 and 5’6” - and the fit and length is perfect. The have nice sheen and look great and flattering.

  • Classic Shine 15D Gloss Tights · Black

    Customer

    Nice quality Italian tights that fit really well

    The 15 denier is properly sheer so you get that nice glossy finish on your legs without them being too thick. Italian made and you can tell the quality is there.

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Ultimate BodyToner 15D Shaping Tights

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Ultimate BodyToner 15D Shaping Tights

£10.49

A sheer 15 denier gloss leg with a supportive shaping brief that smooths without restricting. Supplied as a 2 pair pack in Black, Bronze Glow, Copper and Tivoli.

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Denier guide

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15D · Sheer

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15D

Sheer

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Coverage
Finish
Sheer, gloss or soft shine
Best for
Work, occasions, everyday

Fine and sheer with a natural-looking finish, from high gloss to soft shine.

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    Fit guide

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    Our women’s sizes run from S to XL and are based on your hip measurement and height. Open the size guide to find yours in seconds.

    British design, Italian made

    Our story

    British design, Italian made

    Since our launch in 2008, Elegante has created premium hosiery to our own tailored specifications. Every pair is carefully crafted in Italy across three specialist factories, for consistent quality, comfort and style.

    Today Elegante is sold in the United Kingdom, the EU, America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and trusted by airlines, cruise lines, hospitality and luxury retail.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much is UK delivery?

    Delivery is free on UK orders over £40. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 12:00 are dispatched the following working day, and weekend orders are dispatched on Monday. Most deliveries are handled by Royal Mail and typically arrive within 24 to 48 hours.

    What is your returns policy?

    We accept returns within 14 days of delivery, provided items are unused, unopened and in their original packaging. Worn or opened items cannot be returned for hygiene reasons unless they are faulty. We can arrange collection for a £9.95 fee, or you can return items yourself using a tracked service at no charge. Faulty or incorrectly delivered items will be fully refunded, including return postage costs. Use our returns form to request a return.

    What does denier mean?

    Denier describes the weight of the yarn used in tights. The lower the denier, the finer and more sheer the tights. Our range runs from 15 denier sheer, through 30 denier semi-opaque, to 50 and 60 denier opaque.

    How do I choose my size?

    Our women's sizes run from S to XL and are based on your hip measurement and height. The Ultimate BodyToner, Ultimate Soft Shine, Ultimate Bodyshaper and Essentials 50D Opaque are generously sized, while Classic Shine is smaller than average.

    What sizes do girls' tights come in?

    Our girls' tights are sized by age, from 7 to 8 years up to 11 to 12 years, depending on the style.

    Where are Elegante tights made?

    Elegante tights are designed in Britain and carefully crafted in Italy across three specialist factories.

    How can I contact Elegante?

    Email enquiries@elegante-uk.com or call 0333 207 0767.

    About Elegante tights

    Italian-made tights, designed in Britain

    Elegante designs women’s and girls’ tights in Britain and has them made in Italy. Our range covers sheer tights, semi-opaque tights, opaque tights and shaping tights, from 15 to 60 denier.

    Sheer and gloss tights

    Our 15 denier styles give a fine, sheer finish, from the high gloss of Classic Shine and Essentials Gloss to the softer sheen of Ultimate Soft Shine. For a smoother silhouette, the Ultimate BodyToner adds a supportive shaping brief to a sheer gloss leg.

    Semi-opaque and opaque tights

    Choose 30 denier semi-opaque tights for more coverage with a soft sheen, or 50 denier opaque tights in our Essentials range and the Ultimate Bodyshaper, which has a built-in shaping brief.

    Girls’ and school tights

    Our girls’ tights are sized by age, from 7 to 12 years, with sheer gloss styles for parties and occasions and hard-wearing 60 denier opaque tights for school.

    Tights for cabin crew

    We offer a range of sheer, shaping and opaque tights suited to cabin crew and flight attendant uniforms.

    Delivery, returns and advice

    UK delivery is free on orders over £40, with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 12:00 on working days, and 14-day returns. Not sure where to start? Try our Tights Finder or read our tights guides in the journal.