The 4 best summer stockings |
Tested & Recommended

Our first choice is the Cecilia de Rafael summer stockings — ultra-sheer pantyhose in 12 denier. These tights, designed in Spain and made in Italy, have become a preferred choice for many women, and for good reason.

When choosing summer tights, look for ultra sheer pantyhose with a denier of 15 or lower. The common issue with lower deniers, though, is that the thinner the fabric, the more easily it can snag. But this brand stands out by using a special Lycra Fusion fiber that adds run resistance and extends durability.

While they aren’t completely unbreakable, our testing showed that these refined summer pantyhose hold up incredibly well and last for months! And if you do get a snag (this is where the fiber works its magic), the hole stays contained instead of running down the leg.

These Italian summer stockings give you peace of mind and sense of security you don’t usually get with ultra sheer tights.

• Cecilia’s summer stockings come in a matte finish — a key detail for achieving bare-leg look during warmer days.
• Invisible toe means you can wear them with open-toe summer shoes as there is no darker area around the toes.
• These are sheer-to-waist which means that you can safely wear them with super short summer dresses or shorts.
• They also offer two shades of brown and black, so you can choose the one that best matches your skin tone.
  

The refined quality of these Italian ultra sheer pantyhose is obvious – they look premium, become invisible on your legs and create a smooth, bare leg look.

So, if you’re looking for reliable, flattering tights for dresses in summer (or maybe shorts), this pair just might become a natural choice.

Do you have to stick with ultra sheer tights only? Not at all! We recommend trying out other types of women’s hosiery too. For example, fishnet pantyhose in various shades of brown add aesthetic texture to your legs and help keep things airy.

Our pick: these Italian brown fishnet tights for summer. They come in shades from chocolate brown for darker skin tones to lighter browns, and they’re incredibly stretchy, soft and breathable. The advantage of these micro fishnets is that they do an incredibly good job of masking skin imperfections — thanks to the fine mesh structure, they actually do this better than most ultra sheer pantyhose.

So yes, they make a really good alternative to ultra sheer styles.

Another, more fashion-oriented alternative for summer stockings: large mesh fishnet tights that offer a super breezy feel and work perfectly for statement summer outfit looks. These chic Italian black fishnet tights that feature an intricate fishnet pattern help you achieve a sophisticated summer look.

We recommend these because they’re super durable, perfectly airy for hot weather, and will definitely draw attention to your legs! Plus, they feature an aesthetically reinforced toe area that won’t let your toes slip through.

These Italian wide-net black fishnet tights are also a great choice as cool tights for summer. We love them as a style pick – the tiny lurex threads woven in give a subtle glittery texture that helps your summer tights stand out from similar styles, but in a very tasteful way.

They are a perfect fit if you want to avoid looking like everyone else and want to show more of your personality. Just like the previous ones, these are durable and include that same reinforced toe detail.