TIGHTS!….

I can’t think of any reason why it is necessary to comment on the size of the models regardless of their size.
The term ‘skinny’ is equally as judgmental as the fat shaming terms.

No tips I’m afraid for putting them on OP, although the idea of gloves sounds good.

silverlining48

Whenever I put tights on which isn’t often they always slip down under the crotch sometimes halfway to my knees. I am short and wide at hip and have never found any that fit properly.

silverlining I am only 4`11 and for the first ever time, found tights that fit me without wrinkling or drooping.

I am half the size of the snag models and well done snag, they have very inclusive sizing.

Judgemental post gin

I've thrown out all my tights. Well they're still here because they are useful for so many odd jobs like tying up plants. But I can't think of a single situation where I would need to wear any. In very cold weather (and we do have extremes of temperature here) I wear long Johns under trousers, but take the trousers off as soon as I get indoors and walk around in just the long Johns (which are dark blue so look like leggings)

I’m another who wears snag tights.

They do an open call for models size 4-38, so they cater for both ends of the weight spectrum.

At the moment I’m a size 16/18 and I really appreciate seeing models who look like me so that I can get a real sense of what the clothes might look like on me rather than on a size 6 model who’s a minimum of 5’ 9” in height.

Norah

silverlining48

Why would anyone be surprised. ? There are large ladies everywhere who also need to put tights etc on. I get sick of really skinny models showing clothes which look quite different on real life women.
As you say, very judgmental.

Skinny models are real live people too.

Perhaps say slim and lanky - more polite than skinny. Some people can't gain weight even as they try.

I don't see as much 'skinny shaming' going on though - especially on here.

I wear snag tights too. I love them, they are comfortable.

silverlining48

Why would anyone be surprised. ? There are large ladies everywhere who also need to put tights etc on. I get sick of really skinny models showing clothes which look quite different on real life women.
As you say, very judgmental.

Skinny models are real live people too.

Perhaps say slim and lanky - more polite than skinny. Some people can't gain weight even as they try.

I also struggle with getting tights on. I solved it by buying some thin leggings from M&S worn with opaque black socks. Together they do the trick as I nearly always wear ankle boots. It works for me.

kircubbin2000

Can't understand why you would wear tights with trousers. Is it ever that cold?

I wear tights with jeans/trousers to keep warm in winter. I don't tend to wear tights with jeans in summer, it's generally warm enough.

hollysteers

Gin

Just looked at the website for Snagtights. My goodness what large ladies! Sorry I suppose that is just very judgemental but they really surprised me.

I agree with you Gin.I too looked at the website and I am very surprised to see morbidly obese women modelling.
This sends out a message that to be in this condition is quite normal and it isn’t.
We all know it is extremely unhealthy for all sorts of reasons and a far cry from just being somewhat overweight.
If I sound judgmental, I don’t mind at all.

It's not sending out a message that it's normal, but just what are women who are that size supposed to do? Hide away in their bedrooms, ashamed to face the world? Are they not supposed to wear tights or clothes like anyone else? No wonder there's such pressure on girls and young women to conform to some idea of perfection now.
And no, I know only too well that it's not healthy to be very overweight, but I also know only too well how you are made to feel ashamed because of your size. Body positivity should apply to everyone.

I wear tights under jeans, and socks, because my legs and feet get very cold. Like Aldom I wear them in summer too for the same reason.

It is not a question of how cold it gets but of how cold we feel. I also have Raynaud's Syndrome and in winter often wear fingerless gloves indoors, to stop my hands going numb. I think the problems I have with my feet are related to that.

kircubbin2000

Can't understand why you would wear tights with trousers. Is it ever that cold?

I'm another who, in winter, wears tights under jeans. What a difference it makes to how warm I feel.
My daughter, however would feel uncomfortable and over heated if she wore tights under jeans. So we're all different.
I wear tights regularly with dresses too. Mark's and Spencer fit me well. I like the fact that their tights have a label in the back.
Arthritis is definitely making it less easy to put on my tights.

Gin

Just looked at the website for Snagtights. My goodness what large ladies! Sorry I suppose that is just very judgemental but they really surprised me.

I agree with you Gin.I too looked at the website and I am very surprised to see morbidly obese women modelling.
This sends out a message that to be in this condition is quite normal and it isn’t.
We all know it is extremely unhealthy for all sorts of reasons and a far cry from just being somewhat overweight.
If I sound judgmental, I don’t mind at all.

I wish Snag tights had been around sooner. I’ve got a drawer full of tights that don’t fit me. In fact I never found any tights that fitted me as I’m short with very chubby legs.

Can't understand why you would wear tights with trousers. Is it ever that cold?

Gin

Just looked at the website for Snagtights. My goodness what large ladies! Sorry I suppose that is just very judgemental but they really surprised me.

Sorry, but it is very judgemental! Large ladies wear tights too, you know - and it's great to find somewhere which actually caters for larger bodies instead of just skinny minnies!

I think the last time I wore tights was probably in the early 80s. If I wear a dress which is very seldom, it will be a maxi because my legs are quite horrible now…😬

I wear support tights from Boots ,have for years.They come in different denier so 15 for a dressed up look and thirty for an opaque under a shorter dress .I was always on my feet for many hours a day and these were great for tired legs

Snag tights in raspberry, about 2 years old and still holding up. I forget I have them on, so so comfy and they wash well!

I am a size 12/14 5.5 tall no matter what tights I want I buy extra large otherwise it is a struggle to get them on.

It's hard to find big tights .
Tights which you can't get past your knee isn't a good look .I find tights really uncomfortable .

Most of my dresses are quite long .
Or I wear trousers .

In the summer , I use fake tan on my white blotchy thoroughly unattractive legs .

I don’t wear tights that often. Trousers or jeans in Winter and bare legs with midis in Summer. I like hold ups and they work well for me as I struggle with tight clothing across my stomach. I’m pleased with the ones I’ve bought from M and S. You need to avoid body or hand lotion or they might fall down!

M0nica

What is more offensive, assuming everyone is slim or assuming everyone is fat?

Depends what size you are I guess M0nica

I am by no means a slim lady but these models are not chubby, fat or cuddly but grossly obese. Would I want to wear a bikini if I was as large as that? I wait for the bricks to fall!

I also recommend Snag Tights.

I would always get 15 or 20 denier with lycra. They seem to be a bit stronger and I am less likely to make holes in them whilst putting them on.