Reviewed: Gipsy 100 denier opaque tights

Gipsy Tights recently kindly sent Hosiery For Men a great selection of tights for review.

We recently reviewed the Gipsy 60 Denier XL Opaque Tights.



You can also still read our recent interview and special feature on Gipsy Tights.

We now review the Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights. These are described by Gipsy as a 'classic' and are their best-selling 100 denier tights.

Gipsy sent us samples of this model in both Large and X Large sizes.



Material and features
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are packaged in a simple card enclosure. In a store this enables you to check the colour and fabric directly.

It is also positive to see the words 'MADE IN ITALY' on the packaging: that is nearly always an indicator of quality.

The tights are made from 91% Nylon and 9% Elastane. They have a mainly matt appearance with just a slight shine when caught in the light.

The fabric is very soft and smooth. The tights feel quite robust and look they can stand plenty of wear,

Legs are straight and look quite long in both sizes when the tights are removed from the packaging. The X Large size has about an additional 10cm of length in the leg compared to the Large size.

The tights are sheer to waist, with just a very slight, and barely visible, demarcation where the leg joins the brief/panty.

Both sizes have a 3.5cm wide waistband. There is a gusset. The seams are conventional one, but are well-made and strong.

Fit and sizing
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large.

As mentioned above, I tested pairs in both Large and X Large sizes.



The fit in both sizes was excellent. The tights had a really impressive amount of stretch and length in the leg was particularly good. I didn't need to over-stretch the tights which also meant that the opaque coverage was even throughout.

The brief also had plenty of room and stretched comfortably over my waist.

These tights also cling really well and seem to mould themselves to your figure. The tights stay in place really well without the need for constant pulling up and readjustment.

The X Large size was overall a better fit for me and this is the size I would choose if I was buying this style. There was more length in the leg and this size also provided more space in the brief.

The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are wonderfully warm and cosy. I found both sizes extremely comfortable.

Colour range
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available in a very wide range of shades. However the choice of colours is restricted in the X Large sizes. 

The Gipsy website indicates that the following colours are available in X Large:



The following colours are available in Large:



I tested the Large size in Dark Indigo, and the X Large size in Midnight.

Price and availability

The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available directly from Gipsy. They are priced at £6.50.

Gipsy tights are also available from a wide range of online hosiery retailers.

Conclusion
For Just £6.50 a pair the Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are amazing value. These are great quality tights, made in Italy, with quality fabric.

It is difficult to say what could be added to improve this style further, apart from flat seams.

They are great everyday opaques tights that are comfortable, warm and fit well.

These are tights that I am sure I will be wearing a lot this autumn and winter.

Thanks again Gipsy Tights for the samples and for supporting Hosiery For Men.

Just arrived: Tights from Gipsy Tights

Gipsy Tights have kindly sent us a very generous selection of samples to trial and review.





They are the 60 Denier XL Opaque Tights and two pairs of the 100 Denier Opaque Tights.






We have just completed a great interview with Gipsy Tights. That will be published very soon.

Reviewed: Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights

TheTightSpot.com sent me a pair of Gipsy 100 Denier Luxury Opaque Tights to review. With the cold weather in the UK, I took the opportunity to wear these straight away.



TheTightSpot.com is a UK-based hosiery retailer and aim to provide a good service to men buying tights for themselves.

You can read the Hosiery For Men feature and interview with TheTightSpot.



While writing this review I checked the website for the Gipsy brand. They state that:

'We have been selling hosiery for three generations and the GIPSY brand is now over 30 years old. We bring the latest Italian and International fashions to customers who are looking for style, quality and value and pride ourselves on serving you efficiently and promptly.'



Material and features
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are packaged in a simple card enclosure. You can feel the fabric and see the colour directly.

It was a positive to see the words 'MADE IN ITALY' on the packaging - that is nearly always an indicator of quality.



TheTightSpot.com describe these tights as 'one of our top choices for warm soft tights.' The fabric does indeed feel very soft, and seems quite robust also.

The tights are made from 91% Nylon and 9% Elastane. They have a mainly matt appearance with just a slight shine when caught in the light.

The legs are straight and look quite long when the tights are removed from the packaging. They are sheer to waist apart from a reinforcement band at the top of the thigh, which is actually more or less invisible when worn.

There is a 3cm wide waistband and a gusset. The centre seam in the brief is a conventional one, but is well-made and robust.

Fit and sizing
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

I tested a pair in Extra Large.


The fit was excellent. The tights had a really impressive amount of stretch and length in the leg was particularly good. I didn't need to over-stretch the tights which also meant that the opacity was even throughout.

The brief also had plenty of room and stretched comfortably over my waist.

These tights also cling really well and seem to mould themselves to your figure. I found they stayed in place well without much pulling up needed through the day.

The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are wonderfully warm and cosy. I found them extremely comfortable and loved how warm they kept me when walking outside.

Colour range
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available in a wide range of shades. The Gipsy website indicates that in the Large size the following colours are available



I tested a pair in Midnight, a shade of dark blue.

At TheTightSpot.com, the Extra Large sizes are available in Black, Midnight and Purple.

Price and availability
The Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights are available at TheTightSpot.com for £6.60.

TheTightSpot.com are offering Hosiery For Men readers a special discount of 10% off all hosiery. Use the voucher code H4MEN.

Conclusion
I was really quite impressed with Gipsy 100 Denier Opaque Tights. In terms of cost they occupy a mid-price position, similar to the Charnos 60 Denier Opaque Tights.

The fit was excellent and I liked the consistent opaque coverage. Worn under trousers they are very warm and comfortable, and would be a good choice for cold days.

At a price of just £6.60 they are great value.