Warm Fleece-Lined Tights

Cold mornings feel kinder in a pair of tights with a soft brushed inner. The knit pulls on smoothly and stays close from waist to ankle, so skirts, dresses and boots keep their place in the winter rotation.

The fabric is a stretch blend of polyester, nylon and spandex. Weight tells you how much warmth you get: 80g and 140g suit crisp autumn days, 200g and 240g carry a denser fleece back for winter, and 360g or 450g are for the coldest stretches of the season.

The waistband is cut 6 cm to 8 cm deep and sits high, which keeps it tidy under close-fitting clothes. Leg length runs about 94 cm to 109 cm depending on the weight you choose. Sizing follows Asian measurements, so take one size up if you fall between two and check the chart for waist, hip and thigh figures first.

Wear them under a wool skirt with ankle boots, or layer them beneath wide-leg trousers on a raw day. The denser weights give good coverage, while the lighter ones work well into spring.

• 54.1% polyester, 30.2% nylon, 15.7% spandex
• Six warmth weights from 80g to 450g
• Brushed fleece inner on the heavier weights
• High waistband, 6 cm to 8 cm deep
• Leg length 94 cm to 109 cm, by weight
• Sizing runs small against European and US charts