Alluring Kitten Wet Look Thigh High Tights 7-1002K

What these are

The Alluring Kitten 7-1002K is a pair of black thigh-high tights with a high-shine wet look finish, sold in one size under the Kitten by Allure label. The carton names them simply: Alluring Kitten Tights, One Size. They are opaque hosiery rather than sheer stocking fabric, so the leg reads as a solid block of gloss black from the toe up to a plain flat band at the upper thigh.

Kitten is Allure Lingerie's boxed line, and this pair arrives the way the rest of that range does: folded into a slim printed carton with a hang tab at the top, black and white with the Kitten script logo on the front and the Allure logo running down the spine. If you are browsing the rest of the line, the Kitten-Boxed collection sits alongside the wider tights and hosiery category.

About the wet look finish

"Wet look" describes a stretch knit given a glossy, faintly liquid-looking surface rather than a matte one. It is a fabric family, not a single material — the shine comes from the way the face of the knit is finished, which is why wet look pieces catch light in moving highlights down the leg instead of reflecting it flatly the way coated vinyl does. On this pair, the effect is visible as bright streaks along the shin and across the front of the thigh wherever the fabric curves.

Three practical things follow from that finish. It is opaque, so nothing reads through it. It is a knit with stretch rather than a rigid sheet, so it moves and creases softly at the ankle and behind the knee rather than holding a crease. And the shine is a surface property, which means it responds to how the garment is handled — gentle washing and flat drying keep a glossy knit looking the way it did in the carton, where machine heat does not.

Against a sheer stocking, this is a much bolder leg. Against a latex or PVC piece, it is considerably softer and easier to put on, because it is fabric rather than sheeting.

Product specifications

Fibre composition, measurements and the manufacturer's care symbols are printed on the packaging supplied with the garment. We transcribe only what we can read on the product itself, so where a figure is not legible to us we leave it out rather than estimate it.

How to put them on

Gather each leg down to the toe first, then roll the fabric up the leg in stages rather than pulling from the top band. Glossy stretch knits take a surprising amount of tension at the heel and the ball of the foot, and almost all damage to hosiery of this kind happens while it is being put on. Take rings off, keep nails clear of the fabric, and ease the knit over the heel instead of dragging it.

Once both legs are up, settle the top band flat against the thigh rather than letting it roll into a cord — a flat band sits more comfortably under a dress and keeps the line of the leg unbroken. Smooth out any air trapped at the ankle and behind the knee; the shine makes wrinkles far more visible than a matte knit would.

Care and storage

Follow the care instructions supplied with your pair — they are the manufacturer's own and they take priority over anything general. As a rule, glossy stretch hosiery is handled gently: cool water, no bleach, no fabric softener on the shiny face, no tumble dryer, and dried flat away from direct heat. Heat is the main enemy of a wet look surface, because it is the finish rather than the fibre that dulls first.

Store them folded flat or loosely rolled in the carton they came in, separately from anything with hooks, zips or velcro. Hosiery stored loose in a drawer alongside hardware is the other common way a pair is damaged before it has had much wear.

Who they're for

These suit an adult wearer who wants a single bold hosiery piece rather than a full outfit. A black gloss thigh-high works under a short dress or skirt, over or under other pieces as a layer, with heels or boots, and as a straightforward costume component where a shiny black leg is the point. The plain band means they are not competing with lace or a bow, so they sit quietly under other lingerie rather than fighting it.

Because the pair is sold in one size, it is a low-commitment way to try the wet look fabric if you have not worn it before. If you already know you like the finish, the same boxed line carries other pieces in the same register.

Good to know

• Sold as one size; hosiery of this type stretches considerably, but one-size garments fit a range rather than every body.
• Intended for adults 18 and over.
• Keep away from open flame and direct heat sources, as with any synthetic knit.
• Dark hosiery is generally worn with light-coloured clothing and upholstery in mind, particularly when new.
• Intimate apparel is subject to the store's returns policy — please read it before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour and finish are these tights?

They are black with a high-shine wet look finish. The fabric is opaque rather than sheer, so the leg appears as a solid gloss black, and the shine shows as bright highlights that move with the leg rather than as a flat reflective sheet.

What size are these and will they fit me?

They are sold in one size, printed as "One Size" on the carton. One-size hosiery is cut from a heavily stretchable knit and is designed to cover a span of body sizes rather than a specific measurement; sizing guidance beyond that is printed on the packaging supplied with the pair.

How far up the leg do they come?

They are thigh-highs, finishing on the upper thigh rather than at the knee or the waist. The top edge is a plain flat band with no lace, ruffle or bow, so it lies smooth under clothing.

How should I wash them?

Wash gently in cool water and dry them flat, following the care instructions supplied with the garment. Avoid bleach, avoid the tumble dryer, and keep them away from direct heat — the glossy surface dulls before the knit itself wears out.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or description of the contents printed on the outside. Nothing on the parcel identifies the category of the item inside.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.