Shapely styling
* Patterns have emerged in heavy textures with herringbone, argyle, winter weight ribs, and cable knit designs. The stripe plays a big role this winter with thick knitted sexy ribs in school boy grey and sassy pinstripes.
* Fine geometric and lacey nets, textured opaques, metallic, tartans, fairisles and ribs are also top choices.
* For legs that demand to be noticed look for statement bold designs such as dots, geometric designs or florals. If unsure keep the pattern small and simple ... but remember to have some fun and experiment with different designs and colours.
* Seasonal colours include moody greys, winter whites, deep purples, accents of crimson red, berry tones and rich chocolate brown. Black as always is a staple 'must have', while purple, scarlet and blue are the bright lights of the season.
* Footless tights and over-the-knee are hotter than ever in an offering of different lengths, textures and patterns, while textured knee-hi's are worn to be seen this winter.
* The return of ladylike dressing has propelled sheers to the forefront of fashionable hosiery. Subtly sexy, slimming and appealing to any leg shape- it elongates and favours all body types.
* The black opaque is the must have leg look for the season. Wear them thick for a fashion-forward edge.
* Animal print gets a ladylike re-vamp with sheer leopard leggings taking on that daring Hollywood style.
* To accommodate the increasing high waisted skirt trend check out Kayser's Body Slimmers Hi-Waist Smoother. A hi-waist design with a long line contouring control brief that smooths and shapes your waist, tummy, hips and thighs.
* In stay-ups, Ambra offers its new 'No Show Stay-Up'. An alternative to the traditional lace top, the satin smooth band ensures 'no visible thigh line' and features revolutionary 'elastac' coating to keep it in place. Levante have also launched a new seamless stay-up which functions like a self supporting stocking. Completely smooth and seam free it requires no suspender belt. Voodoo launches its 'Killer Legs' range of sheers and stay-ups this month also.