Kitten-Boxed Wet Look Faux Leather Perforated Thigh High Tights 7-3042K

What this is

The Kitten 7-3042K is a pair of black thigh-high tights built from two contrasting finishes: a perforated faux leather panel across the front of each thigh, and smooth high-shine wet look fabric over the rest of the leg. It is made by Allure Lingerie under the brand's Kitten label, and the hanging carton it arrives in prints the style as one size. This listing is for the pair of tights.

Within our Tights range this is one of the more structural designs. Most wet look hosiery is a single continuous fabric from cuff to toe; this style breaks the leg into distinct sections, so the garment reads as constructed rather than simply shiny.

How the leg is put together

Each leg is divided into three visible zones, running from the top down. A plain, unperforated band of the faux leather material finishes the top of the thigh-high, giving the cuff a solid, matte-edged line where it sits against the leg.

Directly below that band sits the perforated section. It runs down the front of the thigh and is framed on either side by a narrow strip of solid faux leather, so the perforations form a defined rectangular panel rather than wrapping the whole leg. The holes themselves are small and set in a dense, even grid — at a distance the panel reads as a fine, matte texture, and close up it resolves into open mesh with skin visible behind it.

From around mid-thigh downward the perforated panel ends and the leg continues in unbroken wet look fabric. This lower section is noticeably glossier than the faux leather above it and carries the light in a long, continuous highlight down the shin, which is what gives the style its name.

What "wet look" and "faux leather" mean on this garment

Both terms describe a surface finish, not a fiber. Wet look fabric is a stretch knit with a glossy, light-reflective face — the appearance of patent or latex, achieved on a soft knitted base that moves and stretches like ordinary hosiery. Faux leather, in a hosiery context, is a heavier stretch material with a denser, flatter, more leather-like surface and noticeably less shine.

Putting the two next to each other on the same leg is the whole point of this design. The matte, textured, perforated faux leather sits immediately above the liquid-looking wet look section, so the contrast between the two is strongest at eye level across the thigh. For more pieces working in the same register, see our Leather Wear selection.

Product specifications

Fiber content and washing symbols are printed on the garment's own sewn-in label rather than on the front of the carton, so check that label before the first wash.

How to wear it

Roll each leg down to the toe before putting it on, then ease it up the leg rather than pulling from the cuff. Coated and high-shine stretch fabrics have less give than sheer nylon hosiery, so the gentler approach gets a cleaner result and keeps the perforated panel sitting square on the front of the thigh rather than twisting round to the side.

Take rings and bracelets off first. A perforated panel is a grid of small openings, and a raised stone or a watch clasp is the most common thing that catches one. For the same reason, it is worth keeping the garment away from velcro, rough upholstery and unsanded wooden seating while wearing it.

As a general rule for coated stretch fabrics, cool water, gentle hand washing and air drying away from direct heat are far kinder to a glossy finish than a machine cycle and a tumble dryer. Heat is what dulls this kind of surface. Always follow the garment's own care label where it differs from general guidance.

Who it's for

This is a dressing-up piece for adults aged 18 and over who like a glossy, latex-adjacent look without the upkeep of actual latex. It suits anyone building a club, festival or costume outfit around black, and it works as a standalone layer with shorts or a short skirt where the top band and the perforated panel are both visible.

It is less suited to wearers who want sheer, lightweight hosiery for everyday wear under trousers — coated fabric is warmer and heavier than nylon, and the interest in this design is entirely in the parts people can see. Allure's wider boxed range sits in our Kitten-Boxed category if you are putting a fuller look together.

Good to know

One size hosiery has a finite stretch range, and this carton prints no measurement chart on its front. If you sit at either end of the usual one-size range, check the insert packed with the garment before wearing it, since a coated fabric gives less than a sheer knit does.

Deeply dyed coated black fabrics can transfer a little color when they are new or damp, so keep a new pair away from pale upholstery and light-colored clothing the first few times. Store the tights flat or loosely rolled rather than folded sharply — a hard crease pressed into a glossy surface tends to stay visible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size are the Kitten 7-3042K tights?

The carton prints this style as one size. Allure's one-size hosiery is cut to stretch across a range rather than to a single measurement, and no numeric size chart appears on the front of the carton, so the insert packed with the garment is the place to check before wearing.

What is the difference between the faux leather and wet look sections?

They are two different surface finishes on the same leg. The faux leather is the denser, flatter, lower-shine material used for the top band, the perforated front panel and the narrow strips that frame it; the wet look is the glossier, more reflective fabric that covers the lower leg from around mid-thigh down.

Are the perforations across the whole leg?

No — the perforated grid is confined to a panel on the front of each thigh. Solid faux leather strips run down either side of that panel, and everything below it is unbroken wet look fabric with no openings.

How should I wash wet look and faux leather tights?

Follow the sewn-in care label on the garment itself, which is the authority for this specific style. As general guidance for coated stretch fabrics, cool water and gentle hand washing are appropriate, and air drying away from radiators and direct sun keeps the gloss even, since heat is what flattens a high-shine finish over time.

How is the order packaged for delivery?

Orders are dispatched in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or descriptive wording printed on the outside. The brand carton travels inside that outer packaging, so nothing about the contents is visible in transit or on the doorstep.

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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.