How long do your tights last?

Far longer than an ordinary pair, which is rather the point. The real question is not the sticker price but the cost per wear: a $15 pair worn twice costs $7.50 per wear, while a $35 pair worn twenty times costs $1.75. Lifespan depends on yarn quality, choosing the right size, and care. Hand wash, or machine wash cold in a mesh bag, air dry, and avoid velcro.

What is the preferred cleaning method for Signé Sarah tights?

Hand Wash: Wash them by hand in lukewarm water with a mild soap. If hand washing isn’t possible, place them in a mesh laundry bag and wash them on a delicate cycle with cold water. Air Dry: Let them air dry naturally. Avoid using the dryer. Avoid Sharp Objects: Keep away from Velcro and sharp objects. Storage: Store your tights in their lovely satin pouch. It’s perfect for keeping them safe and easy to distinguish from other items!

Where can I buy your tights in store?

Our tights are stocked by retailers across Quebec. See our Points de vente page to find the nearest one. You can also order online, or choose in-store pickup by appointment at checkout.

I want to modify my order to add or remove a product, how do I do this?

Once the order is completed and shipped, it is impossible to make any changes. If your order is still awaiting shipment, you can write to us at service@signesarah.ca and our team will do everything possible to intercept the order and make the modification.

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Stockings and tights: the complete guide

August 29, 2026 Sarah Herscheid

Stockings and tights are two lengths of the same garment. Tights come up to the waist and cover both legs in one piece. Stockings stop somewhere on the leg and are worn as a pair. Everything else, material, sheerness, durability, applies to both.

Here is how to choose between them, and how to choose within each category.

When to choose tights

Tights are the default from September to May. They stay up on their own, they do not slip, and they add a layer of warmth under a skirt or a dress.

Our four styles of tights:

Deluxe Unbreakable: our most resistant style, semi-sheer, from S to 4XL. Italian textiles, cotton gusset, resistance to runs and tears.
Classics with shorts effect: semi-sheer down the leg with an opaque shorts effect across the seat, for a smoothing hold.
Prima Durables: sheer and lighter, with a shaping waistband. From XS to XL.
Mama Durables: made for pregnancy, with a panel that follows the bump.

When to choose stockings

Stockings are the choice for warm days, for outfits where full tights would be too much, or simply for comfort.

Mi-Cuisse Prima: self-holding, they stay up on their own at the top of the thigh.
Midi Prima: sheer knee-high stockings, sold in a pack of 3 pairs.
Mini Prima: sheer ankle socks, sold in a pack of 3 pairs.

The Midi and Mini are worn under trousers or with closed shoes, when you want the finish of a nylon without the warmth of full tights.

How to choose the right size

Two measurements, never weight: your height and your hip measurement. Always take the size matching whichever of the two is larger. If you are between sizes, take the larger one.

Our Deluxe run from S to 4XL, which is 5'1 to 6'3 and hips from 33 to 65 inches. The Prima run from XS to XL, which is 4'5 to 5'10 and hips from 30 to 50 inches.

Getting the size wrong is not only a comfort problem: a size too large makes the tights look more opaque than expected and loses the hold, while a size too small makes them look sheerer and wears them out faster.

How to make them last

Hand wash, or machine wash cold in a mesh bag
Air dry, never in the dryer
Avoid velcro, stone-set rings and rough nails
Put them on by rolling them up the leg rather than pulling

Stockings and tights for men

Our sizing is based on height and hip measurement, not gender. Plenty of men wear tights for warmth, comfort or support, under trousers in winter or for sport. The size chart works the same way for everyone.