Autumn/Winter Must-Have Wool Hosiery Arrives at MyTights.com

    LONDON, ENGLAND, August 01, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- What better way to start than by investing in the season's must-have wool tights and socks from MyTights? You'll find luxury cashmere and warm merino wools in all the key seasonal colours from brands like Falke, Trasparenze and Levante, and plenty of styles to choose from, whether you're after over-the-knee socks or cosy thick tights.

Fashionistas love Falke's luxuriously soft merino wool tights and socks because they not only look fabulous and keep legs toasty warm, they're also superbly comfortable to wear thanks to the special blend of yarns: merino wool for warmth, cotton for comfort and polyamide and elastane to keep them in shape and make them long-lasting. At GBP22 the Soft Merino Wool Tights are a sound investment as their plain knit makes them ideal for the office, and they come in a range of shades which will tone perfectly with autumn/winter's pared-back colour palette, including grey, black and soft cream.

Ribbed tights also proved popular on the catwalks, and Falke's Soft Merino Wool Ribbed Tights (GBP22) are another pair that you'll rely on for winter warmth and style. Following on from summer's socks and sandals trend, there were also plenty of slouchy socks paired with ladylike court shoes, and the Falke Soft Merino Wool Knee High Socks (GBP10) in neutral black, grey, brown or beige are perfect pushed down to just above the ankle, as seen at Marc Jacobs and Dolce & Gabbana.

When it comes to serious luxury, however, only cashmere will do. Falke's Elegance Cashmere Blend Tights (GBP24) combine the sumptuous softness of cashmere with hard-wearing cotton in a wide rib that's perfect for cosy casual style.

Italian brand Levante offer fantastic value for money, and their Wool Rib tights are a steal at just GBP9.80. They're available in three go-with-everything colours: classic black, deep chocolate brown and camel, autumn/winter's most desirable shade. In the same colours, Levante Plain Wool Tights (GBP12) are another affordable essential. They offer that much-needed warmth without adding bulk so you can even wear them under trousers on those ultra-cold winter days.

Fans of the early '60s style seen at the shows and on our small screens in hit drama Mad Men will be glad to know that the added warmth of wool is also available in Levante's Plain Wool Stockings (GBP8). Clip them onto a suspender belt (be sure it has metal clasps, as all MyTights suspender belts do, for all-day staying power) for retro glamour with everyday practicality.

For on-trend wool tights at a modest price Trasparenze, another Italian brand, offers plenty of shades to suit wintry wardrobe choices. The Gennifer Wool Rib Tights (GBP12.20) are available in lots of neutrals but also deep purple, berry red and khaki, which are ideal for accenting the black, grey and camel looks that dominated the autumn/winter collections. Trasparenze's Dora Wool Rib Tights (GBP14.15) are a staple that no hosiery drawer should be without, but this season they are making a fashion statement: at Burberry Prorsum, even slinky satin cocktail dresses were paired with ribbed wool tights!

Over-the-knee socks are a perennial favourite for the colder months, and at just GBP7.25 Trasparenze's Dora Wool Rib Over-The-Knee Socks are an inexpensive but stylish option, and for the really daring, wool hold-ups like the Jennifer Wool Hold Ups by Trasparenze (GBP16.95) are perfect worn with shorter hemlines for an unexpected glimpse of bare skin, like the models on Alexander Wang's runway. Alternatively, they also make a chic, cosy alternative to tights or stockings for everyday.

Don't put off buying your winter woollies: at MyTights.com, a comprehensive selection of wool socks and tights are available to purchase right now. To see the full range, visit http://www.mytights.com/gb/.

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