Spanx
Shaping High-Waist Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine
This is the Spanx Shaping High-Waist Pantyhose in 20 denier, a sheer nylon-blend hosiery with a built-in high-waisted shaping short that smooths the abdomen, thighs, and rear. Designed for all-day wear, it features a stretch waistband and a comfortable support panty, delivering a sleek silhouette under dresses or skirts. The 20-denier leg offers a sheer, natural look, and user feedback highlights durability and a secure fit that does not ride down.
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Specifications
- Material
- 83% nylon, 17% elastane
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Spanx Shaping High-Waist Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine delivers medium compression from a 17% elastane shaping panel that stays in place, eliminating muffin top and ride-down, with a high-rise waistband smoothing from ribcage to hips. The 20 denier sheer leg conceals the shaping short's edge and eliminates visible panty lines, while the built-in cotton gusset removes the need for separate underwear. Made of 83% nylon and 17% elastane, the knit resists snags better than thinner tights and, with hand washing, lasts several winters. At $52 CAD, it undercuts Sheertex by up to 48%, though it does not match Sheertex's lab-tested strength, but buyers report superior staying power and a line-free sheerness that competitors like Wolford and Sheertex struggle to match.
Verified claims
- Compression feel
- 17% elastane shaping panel delivers medium compression that stays in place without riding down or causing muffin top.
- Design features
- Opaque shaping short transitions to sheer 20 denier leg, with built-in cotton gusset.
- Competitive edge
- Unlike Wolford, never rides down; unlike Sheertex, line-free sheerness.
- Waist coverage
- High-rise waistband eliminates muffin top and smooths from ribcage to hips.
- Stay
- Buyers report tights never ride down and maintain shape all day.
- Sheer finish
- 20 denier sheer leg conceals the shaping short's edge and eliminates visible panty lines.
- Snag resistance
- 20 denier knit resists snags better than 10–15 denier tights.
- Care
- Hand washing in cold water preserves the fine knit and prevents snags.
- Ride-down
- High elastane and shaping waistband prevent the tights from riding down during wear.
- Longevity
- High elastane and shaping fit help Spanx 20 denier tights last several winters with care.
- Construction
- 83% nylon, 17% elastane; standard cotton gusset; shaping panel for compression and durability.
- Sheerness
- 20 denier ultra-sheer nylon creates a line-free, seamless look that hides the shaping panty.
- Durability
- Buyers praise durability, though not matching Sheertex's lab-tested strength.
- Value
- At $52 CAD, undercuts Sheertex by up to 48% while including a shaping panty.
- Cotton gusset
- Cotton gusset eliminates the need for separate underwear.
- Staying power
- Buyers report Spanx tights never ride down.
- Fit
- Medium-compression high-rise shaping panty never rides down and smooths midsection.
- Material quality
- Durable 20 denier sheer with cotton gusset and line-free finish.
Product record
- Title
- Shaping High-Waist Pantyhose 20 Denier - Fine
- Brand
- Spanx
- Price
- 52 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
High-waist fit and staying power
- Sitting at or above the natural waist, the panty rises high enough to eliminate muffin top and creates a continuous smooth line from the ribcage to hip, meaning there’s no visible waistline seam even under clingy dresses or thin fabrics.
- The 17% elastane in the fabric blend ensures strong recovery that keeps the waistband anchored and prevents sagging after hours of wear, a level of elastic content that gives Spanx shapewear its signature staying power.
- The 20-denier leg panels are sheer enough to look natural on the skin, so the heavier shaping panty remains invisible and doesn’t create an abrupt line of coverage — a critical advantage when wearing light-colored or semi-sheer skirts.
Material feel and what 'Fine' means
- A cotton-lined double gusset is built into the panty — a design detail Spanx has championed since its early footless pantyhose, using 100% cotton in the crotch to improve breathability and comfort while eliminating the need for separate underwear.
Shaping mechanism and compression level
- With a composition of 83% nylon and 17% elastane — nearly twice the spandex typically found in sheer hosiery — the shaping panty provides robust, long-lasting compression that maintains its smooth contouring power even after hours of wear.
- Spanx categorizes its shapewear into five compression levels; the 'Shaping' designation on these tights aligns with the SPANXshape tier, which offers medium compression — a 'snug hug' that contours and defines your silhouette without the extremely firm squeeze of sculpting-level styles.
Real-world sheerness and wear at 20 denier
- Moving from 10 or 15 denier to 20 denier adds significant real-world toughness—according to one hosiery editor, 20 denier stockings are 'less likely to snag if you so much as breathe on it' and can survive three or four winters of wear, making this the thinnest sheerness that still holds up to routine use.
How it stacks up against Wolford and Sheertex
- At $52 CAD (roughly $38 USD), this Spanx costs $10–15 less than Wolford’s comparable 20 denier Individual 20 ($49–55 USD), yet adds a slimming support panty — so a buyer pays less for a built‑in shaping feature that Wolford reserves for its opaque tights or omits entirely.
- Spanx designs its tights with a built‑in support panty that compresses the tummy and hides visible panty lines — a shapewear‑integrated approach that competitors like Wolford’s Individual 20 (a matt, sheer‑to‑waist design with a simple 2.5cm knit waistband) do not attempt, making this the only option among the three that delivers waist‑downward sculpting within a 20 denier sheer.
- Wolford’s Individual 20 achieves an incredibly elastic, second‑skin fit through double‑wrapped elastane, but that same vertical stretch can cause the tights to constantly budge down over the course of a day, as one detailed review notes; Spanx addresses this by dedicating its design to a support panty and stretch waistband that holds the tights in place while flattening the front, a trade‑off favoring reliability over the extreme elasticity of Austrian‑engineered yarn.
- Wolford distinguishes its tights with a diamond‑shaped cotton gusset for superior comfort and a separately knitted, reinforced toe to prevent squeeze — premium touches that cater to sensory‑sensitive wearers; Spanx reallocates that level of foot‑end refinement toward its tummy‑control panty, making it the pick for those who favor a sculpted midsection over anatomical gentleness at the toe.
- Sheertex’s ultra‑high molecular weight polyethylene fiber allowed its Classic Rip‑Resist Tights to outscore every other pair in Good Housekeeping’s bursting‑strength lab tests, justifying its $59–99 price point and 90‑day guarantee; Spanx, built on conventional nylon/elastane, does not chase this level of indestructibility but instead positions its durability through community reports of long wear and prioritizing a flexible, truly sheer 20 denier handfeel that the thicker polymer‑based alternative cannot fully replicate.
- Sheertex’s ultra‑thin yet super‑strong knit can develop small horizontal lines from twisted fibers that require massaging to smooth out, a quirk of its polymer blend that detracts from a flawless sheer finish; Spanx’s 20 denier nylon/elastane construction, by contrast, provides a more traditional, line‑free sheer appearance ideal for formal and professional settings where texture anomalies are unwelcome.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side view of a nude high-waist pantyhose worn on a model showing an opaque shaping short at the waist and upper thigh that transitions to sheer legs down to bare feet.
- High-rise waistbandWide high-rise waistband sitting above the natural waist with a narrow folded top edge and smooth stretch fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Shaping short panelOpaque, slightly textured shaping short that covers the abdomen, hips and upper thighs with a horizontal seam/edge where it transitions to the sheer leg fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high) - Sheer leg fabricSheer, translucent nylon fabric from mid-thigh down to the feet showing the skin tone through the material and a smooth even knit.
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x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.58 (high) - Thigh hem finishClean, narrow hem at the lower edge of the shaping short with no visible silicone grip or wide band.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (medium) - Feet appearanceBare feet visible wearing the same sheer fabric that covers the toes without a distinct reinforced toe panel evident in this view.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio side-profile product shot on a neutral light gray to white gradient background showing model from mid-torso to feet with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionVertical side-profile crop of a standing model from just below the ribs to the soles, centered horizontally with the legs occupying most of the frame.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray to white gradient background with soft, even studio lighting and a faint shadow under the feet.
- Model poseModel standing on tiptoe of the rear foot with the front leg extended slightly; pose emphasizes side silhouette of waist and legs.
- Image qualitySharp focus and high resolution with visible knit texture in opaque panel and smooth gradients across skin and fabric.
Colors
nude beige· waist and shaping short#D9B39Dsheer nude· sheer legs and feet#E5BAA3- High-rise waistbandWide high-rise waistband sitting above the natural waist with a narrow folded top edge and smooth stretch fabric.
- 02
Product
Visible model wearing sheer high-waisted pantyhose shown on a printed front-of-pack panel: long legs in nude/beige sheer tights with a high-waist section and black high-heeled shoes. The hosiery appears smooth and semi-sheer with matte finish; toes not visible through shoes.
- Visible hosiery appearanceSheer nude/beige pantyhose covering model legs from toes to high waist; fabric appears smooth and even with subtle sheen and consistent transparency on thighs and calves.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.09 · w 0.68 · h 0.78 (high) - High-waist bandHigh-waisted pantyhose band visible at model waistline with slightly denser, more opaque appearance than the leg fabric.
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x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high) - Footwear shown with hosieryModel wearing black closed-toe high-heeled pumps while wearing the hosiery; shoes are matte black with pointed toe and stiletto heel.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.72 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high) - Partial leg pose and croppingLeft leg slightly forward and straight, right leg angled back; image shows full length of both legs from waist to shoes, model torso partially cropped at waist.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Packaging
Retail box front with large brand wordmark, promotional callouts, product image of model wearing the hosiery, a pink star graphic, and multiple lines of product copy in English and French down the right side and bottom band.
- Brand wordmark“SPANX”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.53 · h 0.17 (high) - Promotional callout English“SHEERS! HIGH-WAISTED”
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.33 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high) - Promotional callout French“COLLANT DIAPHANE À TAILLE HAUTE”
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.33 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Bottom denier band text“20 DENIER LEG | JAMBE 20 DENIERS”
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x 0.20 · y 0.91 · w 0.62 · h 0.07 (high) - Right-column English features“Comfortable, High-Waisted Built-in Shaper Flat Tummy, Toned Thighs & Firm Rear Beautiful Sheer Leg for a Flawless Look”
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Right-column French features“Gaine inte9gre9e confortable e0 taille haute Ventre plat, cuisses bien galbe9es et fessier ferme De superbes jambes diaphanes pour un galbe parfait”
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.65 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Top flap small text“HIGH-WAISTED TAILLE HAUTE”
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.05 (medium) - Small sticker“C S2”Partial
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.08 · w 0.09 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product photo on white background with soft shadow beneath the box; even frontal lighting and slight vignette around edges; image is vertically centered and fully shows the box front.
- Shot compositionFrontal product shot of box on white backdrop with centered framing and slight drop shadow below box.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft shadow visible under the box and minimal specular highlights on box edges.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with readable printed text and visible fine details.
Colors
nude beige· hosiery (model legs)#DCAC93matte black· high-heeled pumps#2C2A25warm red· main front panelPackaging#E63233pink purple· bottom stripPackagingwhite· wordmark and small textPackaginglavender pink· star graphicPackaging#E676B2- Visible hosiery appearanceSheer nude/beige pantyhose covering model legs from toes to high waist; fabric appears smooth and even with subtle sheen and consistent transparency on thighs and calves.
- 03
Packaging
A horizontal printed sizing chart strip with a red grid and a row of color swatches above it. The chart contains a weight/height grid with colored circular markers labeled A through G and several header labels.
- Chart panelHorizontal rectangular red sizing chart with a dense black grid of small squares and printed numbers across the interior, spanning nearly the full image width and centered horizontally near the upper third of the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.32 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high) - Top color swatch rowNarrow horizontal band above the red chart containing several rectangular skin-tone color swatches labeled with short codes, ending with a black swatch at the far right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (high) - Colored circular markersSeven distinct filled circles placed at various horizontal positions on the chart; each circle contains a single uppercase letter from A to G printed in black.
7 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.35 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.33 · w 0.05 · h 0.07 (medium) - Header labels (chart)“Prominent header label centered above the grid reading 'WEIGHT - LBS' and a footer label under the grid reading 'POIDS - KGS'.”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.33 · w 0.36 · h 0.03 (medium) - Left axis labelVertical label area at the left edge of the red panel with stacked short text likely indicating heights in inches; characters are legible at the leftmost column.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.32 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Small numeric grid textNumerous small numeric labels inside the red grid indicating weight and corresponding values; most of these numbers are too small to transcribe at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.90 · h 0.10 (high) - Swatch codes“Short codes printed above the swatches including readable tokens 'S2', 'S3', 'S4', 'S5', 'S6' and the label 'BLACK NOIR' over the rightmost swatch.”
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.27 · w 0.90 · h 0.05 (high) - Small fine printThin line of very small text and numbers along the bottom edge of the red panel; illegible at this image resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.42 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (high)
Other
White background with the red chart centered in the upper middle of the frame; even studio lighting with minimal shadows and the chart horizontally cropped with white space above and below.
- BackgroundPlain off-white background filling the image except for the horizontal printed strip near the top third.
- Framing and compositionChart is centered horizontally and positioned in the upper third of the image with generous white margins above and below; entire strip is visible from left to right.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with no strong directional shadows or highlights; surface appears flat.
- Image qualitySharpness adequate for reading larger labels but many small numeric grid entries are too small to read; colors are saturated.
Colors
saturated red· red chart backgroundPackaging#D40115assorted skin tones· skin-tone swatches rowPackaging#F3EFECblack· black swatchPackagingleaf green· green circular marker (A)Packagingbright yellow· yellow circular marker (B)Packaging#EACB7Csky blue· blue circular marker (C)Packagingpale pink· pink circular marker (D)Packaging#DCABAAlavender· lavender circular marker (E)Packagingwarm orange· orange circular marker (F)Packaginglime green· lime circular marker (G)Packaging- Chart panelHorizontal rectangular red sizing chart with a dense black grid of small squares and printed numbers across the interior, spanning nearly the full image width and centered horizontally near the upper third of the image.
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Customer Reviews
6 total6 reviews · out of 5
impression d'être jambes nues
Super support. monte vraiment très haut. effectivement très gainant mais demeure confortable.
Alright
Thought it would be a lot better for the price tag. Just average.
Il fait une belle jambe
Il fait une belle jambe et simule le ventre j'adore.
Helps smooth out the body
Helps smooth out the body so clothes look better.
Does as advertised.
Does as advertised.
Conforme aux attentes
Conforme aux attentes
Q&A
4 answered- At 20 denier, how opaque are these tights? Will they show skin tone or appear translucent?
- At 20 denier, these are sheer tights — they will show your skin tone and appear translucent, not opaque. This denier level is designed for a natural, barely-there look.
- How do these tights hold up against snags and runs compared to other 20 denier tights?
- Community feedback praises Spanx tights for durability, and the higher-power line is noted for staying in place. However, 20 denier tights are inherently more delicate than thicker options; gentle handling and careful wear are recommended to minimize snags and runs.
- What is the recommended care for these tights to maximize lifespan? Can they be machine washed?
- We recommend hand washing these tights in cold water and laying them flat to dry. Machine washing can cause snags and reduce lifespan — using a lingerie bag in a gentle cycle is the maximum machine care we'd suggest.
- Do Spanx tights ride down?
- According to one user, Spanx higher power tights never ride down.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/femalefashionadviceReddit users praise Spanx tights for their durability and comfort, with one specifically recommending the higher power line for staying in place.
Overall positive sentiment; users report Spanx tights lasting long and not riding down.
Themes
Compared To
vs Wolford and Sheertex
Spanx is mentioned alongside Wolford and Sheertex as an expensive tight that holds up well.
Source Threads
Spanx tights hold up well
I recently bought sheertex and so far I love them. I've had some other expensive tights (Spanx, Wolford) that have held up really well.
u/kittyglittherView thread →
Spanx higher power tights never ride down
And specifically, I swear by Spanx higher power tights. They never, ever ride down.
u/District98View thread →