Opaque 40D vs Voile Brillance: Choosing DIM Black Tights

The real choice is coverage and finish, not brand

Both tights in this comparison are black DIM styles, but they solve different problems. The Collant Beauty Resist noir Opaque 40D is a matte 40-denier tight built for everyday wear, while the Collant femme Noir Dim Up Sublim Voile Brillance is a sheer, transparent style designed for a dressier look. The catalog describes the Beauty Resist as opaque with a matte appearance and Lycra® fibers for resistance; the Voile Brillance is described as transparent with an elegant design and optimal comfort. Neither is a universal winner — your outfit, the season, and how much shine you want decide it.

Side-by-side: what the catalog actually tells you

• Coverage: Beauty Resist is opaque at 40 denier, so it covers the leg more fully. Voile Brillance is transparent, letting skin tone show through.
• Finish: Beauty Resist has a matte look. Voile Brillance is a voile with brilliance, meaning a sheer finish with shine.
• Fiber and durability claim: Beauty Resist is knitted with Lycra® fibers for more resistance. The catalog does not list a fiber composition for Voile Brillance, so compare durability only as far as that claim goes.
• Styling signal: Beauty Resist reads as practical daily hosiery. Voile Brillance is positioned as a chic, modern accessory that sublimates the legs.

Beauty Resist 40D: the matte daily pair

• Collant Beauty Resist noir Opaque 40D: Opaque 40 denier tights with a matte appearance, knitted with Lycra® fibers for more resistance. The matte finish and 40-denier opacity make this the more covering, less reflective option for workdays, cold weather, and outfits where you do not want your legs to compete with the rest of the look.

  

Voile Brillance: the sheer, shiny pair

• Collant femme Noir Dim Up Sublim Voile Brillance: Transparent black tights with an elegant design, described as offering optimal comfort and a modern, sophisticated DIM UP Beauty touch. Choose this when you want a dressier, more luminous leg look — evenings, events, or outfits where a hint of shine is the point.

  

Match the tight to the outfit and the occasion

• Black opaque tights outfit: Pair Beauty Resist 40D with knee-length skirts, knit dresses, or tailored shorts in autumn and winter. The matte surface keeps the focus on the clothing and gives more warmth than a sheer.
• Dressy or evening looks: Reach for Voile Brillance when you want a polished, slightly glossy finish under a cocktail dress or a shorter hemline. The sheer texture reads more formal than matte opaque.
• Everyday durability: If snagging and laddering are your main frustration, the Lycra® resistance claim on Beauty Resist is the more relevant feature. The catalog makes no equivalent durability claim for Voile Brillance.
• Warmth: 40 denier is the heavier option here. Sheer voile is lighter, so it suits milder days or indoor events better than cold commutes.

What the catalog does not settle

Neither product page lists a full fiber composition, exact sizing measurements, or care instructions in the supplied facts. That means you should treat fit and washing guidance as something to confirm on the product page or label rather than assume. The Voile Brillance description also does not specify a denier, so avoid treating it as a precise weight comparison against the 40D Beauty Resist. What you can compare confidently is the finish, the transparency, and the stated Lycra® resistance claim.

Common questions about these two black tights

Are 40 denier tights opaque?

The Beauty Resist is described as opaque at 40 denier, so yes for this style. Denier alone does not guarantee opacity across every brand, but the catalog explicitly calls this pair opaque.

What does voile brillance mean?

It refers to a sheer, transparent tight with a shiny or brilliant finish — the opposite of the matte Beauty Resist look.

Which pair is better for work?

Beauty Resist 40D is the more practical choice for most workplaces because it is opaque and matte. Voile Brillance suits dressier offices or evening events.

Do both come in plus sizes?

The supplied catalog lists size as an available option for both, but does not specify the size range. Check the size selector on each product page before ordering.