Our men's opaque tights are the 120D: 120 denier, an opaque knit in a deep matte black, fully footed, worn under trousers or with a sweater or a blazer. It is a dress tight, not a gym legging. It comes in Black, in Tall only, and the waistband sits around the navel. If you have never worn a pair, begin with the 10D, our sheer tights made for men. Add the 120D later, for the days you want the leg covered.
Men's opaque tights: what the 120D is
Denier is the weight of the yarn. At 120 denier, the 120D is the most opaque pair we make, a deep matte black that stays black when the knit stretches at the calf. The 120D is fully footed, and its knitted elastic waistband sits around the navel, a mid rise. It is made for colder days, and it is the pair to choose when you want the leg covered rather than on view.
The 120D is a plain black dress tight for trousers, a sweater or a blazer.
Wearing the 120D under trousers
Under trousers, treat the 120D as you would a black dress sock. Match it to dark trousers, navy or black, the way you would match a dark sock. Leather dress shoes and boots both work.
Trouser break decides how much shows. With little or no break, the ankle shows as you walk. A full break pools cloth over the shoe and hides the ankle; sit down, the hem lifts, and the 120D shows at the ankle.
Jeans with boots work the same way.
With a sweater or a blazer
The other way to wear the 120D is as the leg of the outfit, with a sweater or a blazer over it. Keep the rest dark and plain: a black crew neck, a navy blazer, black leather shoes.
Who the 120D fits
We size by height and weight, not waist. The 120D comes in Tall only, the same Tall as our size chart: 5'9" to 6'3" (175 to 190 cm) and 155 to 200 lbs (70 to 91 kg). Sizes are a guide; fit varies with leg length, torso and build.
If your height or weight falls outside that row, send both through the contact page before you order, and we will tell you whether a pair will fit. The full chart for every pair we make is on the size guide, and our pantyhose size chart for men goes through it row by row.
A first pair comes before the 120D
If you have never worn hosiery, begin with the 10D Sheer Tights, our usual first recommendation for men 5'7" to 6'2" (170 to 188 cm) and 145 to 210 lbs (65 to 95 kg). The 10D is a 10 denier knit on 1012 needles, woven with Lycra, and it resists runs. Its rise is high, sitting above the navel, with a soft, stretchy elastic waistband.
The 120D then comes second, for the days you want the leg covered.
Putting the 120D on and washing it
Prepare the same way as for any pair:
- Trim your nails and take off rings and your watch.
- Put on the disposable gloves that come in every NYLO order, so nails and rough skin do not catch the knit.
- Gather one leg down to the toe, set your foot in, and draw the knit over the heel.
- Work it up the leg a little at a time, then do the other leg, and settle the waistband around the navel.
Wash the 120D by hand in cold water, without bleach. Air dry it away from heat, and keep it out of the dryer.
Questions men ask about the 120D
When should a man wear opaque tights like the 120D?
The 120D is made for colder days. Past that, wear it whenever the outfit calls for a plain black leg under trousers, or a covered leg with a sweater or a blazer.
Can I wear black tights under pants?
Yes. The 120D is fully footed, so under trousers it covers the foot inside the shoe as a dress sock would, and the hem decides how much shows at the ankle.
Are men's footed tights the same as leggings?
No. A legging stops at the ankle. The 120D covers the foot too, and it is worn under trousers or with a sweater or a blazer.
How does it arrive, and can I send it back?
Every order ships in plain packaging with nothing on the outside that names the product, and your card statement reads NYLO. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days, and US Standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days from the ship date. Every pair is designed in California and shipped from the US. Unopened items in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery; email support@nylo.us first, and see our refund policy. Opened or tried-on hosiery is final sale for hygiene.
Where to start
Check yourself against the Tall row on the size guide first. If you land inside it and you already own a pair, the 120D Opaque Tights are the covered pair to add. New to hosiery? Begin with the 10D, and add the 120D second.
