Category: Fiore

Fiore Isabella Tights misses the mark.

The description of these tights did not prepare us for what we first saw on taking them from the packet, although close inspection of the picture would have given a clue; the ankle motif features five tiny crystals on each ankle. The crystal is perhaps intended to emphasise the rest of the ankle motif, but we found that the rest was so subtle, even with metallic yarn, that the sparkle of the crystal overwhelmed the motif.

The motif aside these are quite ordinary tights. Straight 40 denier microfibre legs attached to a reinforced panty that does not, in fact, have flat seams. The panty does, however, include the advertised cotton lined gusset.

Sizing is accurate, and the fit of the legs is very good. The legs have good even colour, and the soft matt finish looks as good as it feels. The ankle motif stands out better once the tights are at full stretch, but you need quite strong light to see it well.

A boxer style brief would not have been our choice for this design, it does not look very nice, and you will need to choose skirts and dresses that keep it well out of sight.

A crystal motif is quite a rare thing on what are very reasonably priced fashion tights, but we would have preferred Fiore to have spent just a little more making the basic tights up to a better standard.

A nice idea at a reasonable price but just not well enough delivered.

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Fiore Idalia Tights is so worth the low price!

We usually talk about value for money at the end of our review, but the £2.40 price tag on these tights seems entirely out of step with the quality of the packaging and the artwork. The packet design is not only classy and attractive from the front but full of information on the back too.

The impression of quality continues when you get to the tights themselves. The legs have the same sort of look and feel as quality tights such a Charnos Sheer Lustre and Falke Seidenglatt. The straight legs are finished with a reinforced toe detail that is almost invisible and incorporated a run stop detail to stop holes in the toe becoming ladders in the leg. Sheer to waist with the T detail of seam reinforcement and finger band that is common on Fiore tights. The shallow finger band carries a Fiore motif on each hip, a nice touch at any price, marvellous at £2.49. The waistband is a two-stage affair with a more full lower part and a narrow heavier top. The two-part waistband and finger band together are some 6 cm deep.

The sizing is accurate with enough stretch to cope with a longer leg if you are a little taller. The fit is excellent, but it must be said it does not quite have the luxury feel of the Falke. The finish is fantastic, perfect even colour and ever so glossy; if you like a gloss look that borders on liquid, then these are the tights for you.

There are four colours to choose from; white, black, cappuccino and a gorgeous grey that we tested.

Great quality and superb value for money.

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Fiore Graciana Tights provides another high-quality product!

Ever since we first saw Fiore tights, they have offered high quality at very reasonable prices, as time has gone by they have added some great designs to their range without following the general upward trend of hosiery prices.  So what about Graciana?

Sheer to waist tights with flat seams in the panty and T-band reinforcement, precisely what we expect from Fiore, much more than others offer at the same price. Cotton lined gusset too in the larger sizes for hygiene and comfort.

There is no shaping to the legs, but for once this is a positive thing. The ankle motif is on one ankle only, and the straight legs mean you get to choose which ankle to have the motif on. The motif is in the form of a delicate ankle bracelet with a drop pendant, simply knitted in and highlighted with Lurex. The motif won’t stand up to close inspection, but it catches the light nicely and will draw attention to your ankle.

Fiore says “invisibly reinforced toe”, and they are correct these tights have a good sandal toe with no sign of reinforcement. Perfect for strappy shoes.

Sizing is spot on as far as weight, and hip sizing is concerned, but the length is quite generous, plenty of stretches. The fit is good throughout.

Our one tiny gripe is that there were a couple of knitting faults in our test pair that appears as small darker horizontal lines; about forgivable on tights that otherwise offer so much for such a reasonable price.

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Fiore Forte Tights are something everyone should own!

We approach this review with some trepidation, as our past experiences with run resisting tights has been mixed. They either feel awful to wear or fail entirely at one of the seams when ordinary tights would have got a salvageable run.

This 20 denier style from Fiore passes the first test very well, these are beautifully soft tights. Sheer to waist aside from a deep finger band they have a genuinely invisible reinforced sandal toe detail, flat seams in the panty and a cotton lined gusset (sizes 3 & 4).

There are 5 sizes to choose from covering heights on 152 cm to 176 cm which is quite a narrow range (5’0” – 5’9”). Hip sizing is up to 128 cm (50”), weight up to 95 kg (210 lbs).

Our test pair came in size 4 and to test the resilience when stretched to the limit we chose a model who matched the hip sizing but was well over 5’9” tall. Much to our surprise, it was the hip sizing that was the biggest challenge, so much so that we would recommend you go up a size if you are in the upper half of the suggested size band. The length was fine, with more than enough stretch for an athletic 34” leg.

Even stretched to the limit we were spared the sound of a ripping seam. Full marks to Fiore.

Leaving aside their run resist properties, these are great sheer tights. The look and feel are lighter than 20 denier, and the fit is like a second skin. Colour is perfectly even.

At last, run resist tights that we can strongly recommend. I think we may be stocking up on a few extra pairs ourselves, if only they were available in other colours other than tan.

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Fiore Activa 20 Tights are phenomenal, even at the lower price!

This is the first product from Fiore that we have reviewed. The packaging in encouraging, a good quality nicely printed cardboard outer with the tights in a bag on a card inside.

The good impressions continue when you take the tights out, they look to have a good smooth finish, and they feel delightfully soft in hand. A close visual inspection revealed two minor flaws in our test sample, quite acceptable in tights at this price. The construction of these tights is quite unusual. There is a 3.5cm deep waistband, and then a 9 cm deep finger band, aside from some reinforcement either side of the central seam the tights are them sheer to the toes. The body seams are flat, and there is a cotton lined gusset, high quality features seldom seen on less expensive hosiery.

The legs are unshaped and look to have good length. A feature that we have never seen before on any tights is an extension of the reinforcement in the toe to provide a reinforced sole with unique detailing under the arch. An excellent idea that should improve comfort and greatly improve durability. (Helen is particularly prone to small holes in her tights under the soles of her feet, this could be the answer.)

Sizing is not generous, but the sizing chart is accurate. The reinforced toe, sole and heel is right and improves comfort. The fit on the legs is excellent, and the finish is smooth, soft and even, the manufacturing flaws we noticed earlier not evident on the leg.

The panty is comfortable and stays in place well, sitting quite low on the waist. The Fiore motif woven into the finger band is a nice classy detail.

Excellent tights that we have no hesitation in recommending both for how they look and how they feel. At £1.75 they are the bargain of the year.

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