Seamed Tights
Add timeless elegance with our collection of seamed tights. The classic back seam tights look creates a vintage-inspired silhouette that never goes out of fashion. Choose from sheer seamed tights for a delicate finish, or crotchless seamed tights for added convenience. Also available as backseam pantyhose for our US customers, every pair comes with free worldwide delivery.
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Leg Avenue Allegra French Cut Net Plus Size Tights
Special Price US$9.38 Regular Price US$18.83
Add timeless elegance with our collection of seamed tights. The classic back seam tights look creates a vintage-inspired silhouette that never goes out of fashion. Choose from sheer seamed tights for a delicate finish, or crotchless seamed tights for added convenience. Also available as backseam pantyhose for our US customers, every pair comes with free worldwide delivery.
All Global Import Duties and Tariffs are Pre-Paid by The Tight Spot!
How to Choose Seamed Tights
Seamed Tights originated in the 1940’s and have kept their distinctive, striking look in modern-day fashion. The thin back seam etched into the tights offer an elongating effect to make your legs appear longer, while the front of the tights are usually a plain design. These tights can be designed with a cuban heel, french heel or simple back seam all the way down to the heel, allowing you to choose depending on your style or occasion. A cuban heel is a solid, square-shaped pattern that typically extends past the ankle to create a retro look or pin-up inspired style. Alternatively, a french heel is a tapered design that narrows further up the ankle which provides a more elegant and romantic look while lengthening the legs. The single back seam style does not have a decorative heel, whereby the seam continues all the way to the heel, perfect for professional settings.
Ensuring your seams are straight and aligned correctly is key to achieving a sophisticated, vintage-inspired style. We recommend the below technique for perfect seam positioning:
- Gently roll the tights up your legs, making sure your nails are smooth and jewellery won’t catch the fabric
- Position the seam at your heel and carefully slide them up your calves, keeping the seam centred aligned
- If possible, use a mirror to check the positioning and adjust small sections gently if required
- Prevent twisting the tights and focus more on delicate movements to smooth out the tights as you navigate further up the legs
- Check again in a full-length mirror that the seams are straight and are positioned in the middle of the leg, gently adjusting to your desired alignment
Seamed Tights by Style
Back seam pantyhose with a sheer finish are a popular choice, with the light coverage allowing the seam to stand out and provide a more impactful look. Choose sheer tights from as little as 10 denier up to 30 denier to achieve the barely-there effect yet high glamour, striking backseam look. Or if you’re seeking a more subtle design, we recommend opting for more opaque tights with a higher overall coverage. This allows the seam to still be visible yet offers a less sharpened and distinctive back seam effect.
Seamed tights are also available in different styles from fashion-forward patterns and mock stocking tights to alluring crotchless seamed tights. Patterned backseam pantyhose are a great way to merge the timeless charm of classic seams with contemporary, trending designs. At The Tight Spot, you can choose between seams with heart motifs, polka dot patterns and floral illustrations. If you’re looking to mimic the look of seamed stockings, our collection offers cleverly designed tights with mock suspenders and garter belt patterns for romantic stockings without the fuss. Crotchless seamed tights are a popular choice for providing breathability and convenience, while still achieving a glamorous pin-up look.
Our Top Seamed Tights Brands
Leading hosiery brands like Cecilia de Rafael, Trasparenze and Silky have crafted high-quality, vintage-inspired seamed tights to help you add a touch of romance and retro glamour to your wardrobe. The Cecilia de Rafael Sevilla Chic Seamed Tights blend the perfect balance of a sleek, shiny finish with a striking jet-black seam. These shiny tights are available in a classic nude shade or staple black, both with a black backseam with no heel design, giving an effortless look that is versatile for plenty of occasions. Explore something a little different with the Silky Scarlet Seamer Tights, providing a variety of shades and backseam colours depending on your preference. Choose from a black base with a black seam or opt for a red seam to welcome a more romantic, date-worthy look. Or pick the nude base which has a choice of a black seam or nude seam, perfectly complementing whatever occasion you are dressing up for. Another popular style is the Pearl & Poseidon Hestia Ultra Shine Backseam Pantyhose, designed with an irresistible glossy finish and cheeky open crotch cut out. Enjoy breathability, combined with a sleek shiny glow in these coloured seamed tights, available in 5 beautiful shades.
To keep the seams straight and in place all day, adjust the back seam as you’re putting on your seamed pantyhose. Do this by putting your tights on slowly and with care, adjusting the back seam as you pull the tights up to your waist. We recommend doing this in front of a mirror to see if the back seam is straight at the back of your legs. Be gentle and trim your nails before adjusting the back seam to avoid any snags. Always check the brand's size guide too, as the perfect fit tights will sit better on, making them less likely to move around during the day.
Tights with a seam are functional, but also offer more of an aesthetic purpose. They offer vintage charm from the mid-20th century fashion era, but they’re also a classic design that really can't be faulted, so adding them to your pantyhose drawer is a no-brainer! The running seam can elongate your legs, making them look longer and more flattering too by creating the illusion of extra long legs.
Of course! Seamed tights can complement a patterned or textured outfit, as they’re simple in design, making the patterns or textures more of the focus. The key to pulling this look off is to balance your patterns with your tights. Opt for a classic colour like beige or black if your patterned clothing is bright, bold and busy, or try pairing the colour of your tights to the colours in your clothing for a balanced look.
Wearing seamed tights is all about inserting a dose of retro charm. For a casual vibe, pair your back seam pantyhose with a little denim skirt, graphic T-shirt, and leather jacket. If you're hitting the town, try seamed tights with a mini skirt or shorts with heels for a super sexy and feminine look. For the office, try seamed pantyhose in a classic colour like sheer black or beige paired with a pencil skirt or dress. Whatever the occasion, seamed tights are your secret weapon to add that extra edge to your outfit.