Sheer Tights

Sheer tights are the everyday pair: fine enough to look like bare skin from a distance, with just enough coverage to even out skin tone and keep the chill off. Everything in this collection is 20 denier or under, from Penti's barely-there 7 denier Stop (with a run-stop finish) to 15 and 20 denier classics from Penti, Italiana, Daymod and Dore. You will find plain black and nude, a shaping pair with a control top, and sheer patterned styles where a small dot, heart or back seam sits on a 15–20 denier base.

Choosing denier is simple. Under 10 denier is the most natural-looking and the most delicate; 15 denier is the office standard; 20 denier looks the same but survives more wears. All Penti sheers have a comfort waistband, reinforced toe and cotton gusset and are made in Turkey by Europe's largest hosiery manufacturer, which is why they cost less than the Italian brands for the same knit. Sizes run from S to XL and each product page has a height-and-weight size chart.

Need more coverage? See our opaque tights from 40 to 200 denier. For everyday black in every denier, browse black tights. Free delivery on every order, UK and worldwide.

Sheer Tights FAQs

What denier counts as sheer?

Anything up to about 20 denier reads as sheer. 5–10 denier is ultra sheer and looks like bare legs; 15 denier is the classic sheer for work and weddings; 20 denier is slightly more durable and still transparent.

Which colour sheer tights should I buy?

For a natural look choose the nude shade closest to your skin tone, or go one shade darker than your skin for a "tanned" finish. Sheer black is the most versatile option for dresses and skirts in autumn and winter.

How do I stop sheer tights laddering?

Buy the right size (too small stretches the knit), put them on with dry hands and no jewellery, and wash them in a mesh bag on a cool cycle. Penti's Stop range has a knitted-in run-stop finish that limits a snag to a small hole rather than a full ladder.