I remember the day I knew it was time to retire my beloved collection of black tights. I was on the phone with my teenage niece, who informed me that hosiery was officially out of style and was making me look “old.” Fine, I said, because I knew something she didn’t: Fashion is cyclical, and one day, tights would make a comeback. Well, that time is now. Major outlets like Vogue have made it official, and stylish celebrities like Jessica Alba, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson are leading the charge. And, of course, little old me. Black tights are the most versatile accessory I own, and the control-top ones make me feel confident in every outfit. How timely, then, that my favorite pair, Hue Super Opaque Tights with Control Top, is on sale at Amazon for up to 42% off.

Why is it a good deal? 💰

Hue is a household name. They’ve been making superior tights for years, as evidenced by the more than 8,400 customers who have given this pair a perfect rating. My tights can literally last for years as long as I’m careful not to snag them — and because opaque hosiery snags less easily, that doesn’t happen often. All that means that these would be a deal even at the full price of $18.50. But $11 on sale? Un-pass-up-able.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Take it from someone who’s essentially been road-testing tights for decades: Hue Super Opaque Tights with Control Top are a sturdy blend of nylon and spandex — and they’re so soft, of course. Another bonus: They’re easy to get on and off, thanks to a struggle-free 18-point-fit technology, which is designed to fit and move perfectly at points like the hips, knees and ankles — and no rolling down at the waist.

And, as a person who has a love/hate relationship with shapewear, I simply adore the control top in Hue’s tights because the compression is seamless and covers the entire region from your belly button to right below your bum.

This pair is on sale for a limited time, so now’s your big chance to jump back into the black tights trend (never jumped out? Good for you!) and extend the shelf life of all your dresses and skirts. With opaque tights at my disposal, I don’t even put my lighter dresses away for the winter; I throw on sweaters and other layers, and my wardrobe is in season year-round.

What reviewers say 💬

All aboard the black tights train! Thousands of reviewers are, like me, delighted about the look, fit and feel of Hue Super Opaque Tights with Control Top.

Pros 👍

Let’s start with comfort, because for many, it’s the most important feature of all. “Comfort is a top priority for me, and these tights excel in that department,” one fan wrote. “The fabric is soft and feels amazing against my skin. The waistband is comfortable and doesn’t dig in, even after a long day of wear. They provide just the right amount of stretch without being too tight or too loose.”

“Comfort is non-negotiable for me, and these tights deliver big-time,” another chimed in. “The fabric is incredibly soft against my skin, and the fit is just perfect… I’ve worn them for long hours without any discomfort or itching, which is a huge win in my book.”

The fit is also a winner for so many shoppers, a lot of whom credit their confidence to the control top and the opaqueness. “These feel GREAT, they offer tummy control, they are super OPAQUE just like the advertisement. I wear them all of the time for …. literally every dress I have,” a customer raved. “I have cats, and they even sustain the cats climbing on me.”

Another shopper joked, “Because I’m now an ‘Antique,’ my waist is bigger and I appreciate the stretch — which also make these tights easier to put on.”

And then there’s the warmth, as Super Opaques are pretty thick! “I wore these at night (60 degrees in NC) with a short skirt. My legs were warm. I didn’t feel cool air pass through them,” this chill shopper said.

“No runs, no stretching out, no worries about needing a backup pair on vacation,” this reviewer summed up. Wrote another, “I’ve had these for 4 years now, and they’re still like new. Not a single run which is wild to me.”

Cons 👎

The opacity is not up to par for a few reviewers, including one with leg tattoos who seemed to be expecting leggings-level thickness. “Both of my legs are sleeved, and that will not fly at my corporate job, which is why I need opaque tights that stand behind their claims. These don’t. I could definitely see my tattoos through them,” they wrote.

A few others found that their Hue tights did, in fact, snag and run. “I was super pleased with them, until after I washed them,” one shopper wrote. “I washed them in a lingerie bag on gentle, and hang-dried them. The second time I put them on, there was a HUGE run through the crotch and up the belly.” That’s a tricky one because, well, accidents do happen.

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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