Watch Lu Snowy’s full review of the Maquiavélica Ultra Opaque Black Bucaneras. These over-the-knee socks are designed to reach the upper thigh and come in a single universal size, making sizing straightforward but worth keeping in mind if you have slimmer or fuller legs.
The Bucaneras are not tights or hold-ups in the traditional sense. They sit somewhere between a long sock and a thigh-high, reaching well above the knee without a lace-trimmed welt or a silicone grip band. Instead, the top edge is finished with a simple fold of the same fabric, which acts as a self-stay. Lu Snowy notes that the nylon feels notably thick for this type of garment, and the fabric has a dense, substantial texture when handled before wearing.
Key features and observations from the review:
- Colour: black, with very high opacity that leaves almost no skin visible
- Toe: no reinforced toe, only an interior seam to differentiate heel from toe
- Top band: self-fabric fold rather than silicone or lace welt
- Sizing: one size only, fits Lu Snowy's slimmer legs without slipping initially
- Sheen: a subtle, low-level lustre that contrasts pleasantly with matte fabrics
- Warmth: fabric feels noticeably warm to wear
Lu Snowy tried the Bucaneras with two outfits. The first paired them with a grey skirt and blue top, and the second leaned into a colour-blocked look with orange and green pieces alongside thigh-high boots. In both cases she was impressed by how opaque the coverage turned out to be, noting that skin was barely translucent even under direct light.
The main drawback she identifies is that the self-fabric top band begins to roll down over time during movement and walking. Because there is no silicone lining on the inside of the band, the sock relies entirely on compression to stay in place. Lu Snowy acknowledges this is a common issue with bucanera-style hosiery that lacks a silicone grip, and suggests periodically pulling them back up as a workaround. On her slimmer legs the rolling was manageable but noticeable by the second outfit.
Overall Lu Snowy is happy with the Maquiavélica Ultra Opaque Black Bucaneras. She praises the opacity and fabric density, finds them comfortable and warm, and appreciates that the nylon feels durable rather than flimsy. The one consistent criticism is the rolling waistband, a trade-off that comes with the absence of a silicone stay. For casual or evening wear where you can adjust occasionally, she considers them a solid choice.
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