I have been trying out various combinations of skirt heights with opaque tights, partly as a look experiment, and partly to see how the temperatures are handled. I do find it a bit hit and miss as to whether the tights fit or not. I have not, as yet, bought men's specific versions. Because of the fit issue, and because I don't like the slightly "claustrophobic" feeling the tights give me, I keep coming back to thigh highs, or stay ups as they are called. Getting the right size with those is a little easier, as if they are tall enough they tend to work. Opaque ones in my size are rare, but I found a local end of line discounter selling off a brand I hadn't seen before, and after trying them, went round all the local branches and now have enough stock for about 3 years. They are quite dark, not quite totally opaque, but with a nice understated sheen. The band is silicone, holds very well, and I can wear them for at least 12 hours before they start becoming even slightly irritating. I find the look suits me, I feel it really flatters my legs. The smooth feel is also very nice. I got a couple of pairs in a wool blend ( cashmere no less! ) in bright red, I am putting together a party outfit that involves those, and an embroidered waistcoat in and bow tie in matching red, wonder if I have the nerve? I really wanted some in the coffee/brown/bronze colour, but only scored one pair of those.
I will see about taking some pictures and putting them up. So far, walking outside on cold days, as long as the skirt is not too thin, and comes below the knee, the legs feel comfortable enough for walking to and fro various places, and certainly to/from a car, waiting at a bus stop might get me rethinking though. If it is windy, then I feel more of a chill at the top of the leg, but not enough to be a serious issue.
I have bought some that were advertised as being "light compression," am interested in finding some heavier versions, as I do think there is a benefit when on my feet all day.
