What is sheer in pantyhose?

Sheer tights and stockings are available in gloss finish which gives a shiny look, or matt finish which has no shine. Sheer is also referred to as translucent or transparent, according to the manufacturer.

What is invisible toe?

Invisible Toe Stockings are a style of stockings knitted by the same thread from top to bottom, thus appearing in one uniform color. Compared to Reinforced Toe, Invisible Toe does not feature a dark color fabric around the Toe, earning the name Invisible Toe.

Why do people wear reinforced toe nylons?

Apparently, reinforced toe nylons remind certain people of “old skool” stockings, a look I tend to prefer reinforced toe pantyhose or thigh high stockings. But as an earlier respondent said, it kind of depends on the shoe that is being worn.

Do you prefer closed toe or reinforced toe hosiery?

I tend to prefer reinforced toe pantyhose or thigh high stockings. But as an earlier respondent said, it kind of depends on the shoe that is being worn. With closed toe shoes you can wear reinforced toe hosiery and no one is the wiser unless you kick off your shoes in public.

Are peep toe heels appropriate for black stockings?

Peep toe heels are fine because they typically don’t display more than one or 2 toes at the most, and if I’m wearing black stockings it will be obvious anyway that I’m wearing hosiery. If I’m going for the nude leg look, I’ll be wearing sheer nude or a light tan hose, and then I probably won’t opt for a pair with a reinforced toe.

What is the difference between opaque & sheer hosiery?

Opaque styles are thicker than the all-sheer types, and extra thick designs are known as tights. Tights keep the legs warm; they’re popularly worn under fall and winter wool skirts. Opaque hosiery and tights are available in many more color options than sheer styles.