Tights that are comfortable comfortable to wear

Hold ups are much more comfortable than tights

1974cookie I remember those. To my 17 year old eyes they looked like the thick, pink tights that only "old ladies" would wear

In those far off days when I wore tights I always suffered from droopy crotch so I wore elastic knickers over them - now known as 'shapewear I think'. Kept the whole lot up and my tummy in.

If I needed to wear a skirt again I would do the same but several sizes larger.

My first pair of tights were when I was sixteen and had my first job in London, in the City. I was desperately saving pennies for the new things - tights - but they were very expensive. Until I had enough money I wore the same horrible suspender belt I had worn at school and stockings in the horrible American Tan colour. Yuk.

We think tights are horrible now but they were bliss after suspenders. Can anyone remember the bobble thing coming off the suspender and using a sixpenny piece to secure the stocking? Oh my.

I never wear tights, I wear leggings over a dress but if I was going to a wedding/posh night out I would probably look for a pair, I've always worn Asdas in the past or
CO-Op (before they closed down) so Im watching this thread with interest and will look into the recommended brands.

lol, love tthe look of leggings OVER a dress- a bit lumpy though ;)

Grannyknot. No, I remember them as looking like the real thing, in that once universal colour 'American Tan' .

1974

Both Wolford and Falke make great hold-ups.
Just don't moisturise your thighs if you want them to stay up!

I'm a size 20 not good I know!! My tights fit well at the top but bag around the ankle. Any one else had success with these Wolford tights who is my size?

Oh Grandmattie (Monday 30) I fell for the "Silkies" blurb some years ago and like with the Readers' Digest, found it incredibly difficult to extricate myself from the "agreement". I ended up with more tights than I knew what to do with (and unlike you, didn't find them anything special) Like Amazon Prime, it is too easy to get "locked" into this type of financial commitment.

Primark. Seriously. For natural they have an 'oil look' range which last and I've worn again and again. (I was recommended these by a lady who certainly spends a lot on her clothes). For winter their 60 or 80 denier also last, don't sag, fall down and are comfortable too.

Interesting 're Primark debs. This might be the first purchase that I make there.

Primary pyjamas are incredible value too, and absolutely indestructible. Will try their tights, thank you.

Because of a family wedding I bought lots of tights recently.Tried on some M&S ones that fitted so bought several packs in different colours and, darn it, they didn't fit. Can't take them back as they were packs of 3. Tried John Lewis ones..again didn't fit [pack of 3 again]. Found a box that I'd worn for the last wedding I attended 2 years ago and they fitted. Hurrah. Knew I'd bought them from the Co-op so bought two more packs today and was told when they were gone they were gone as it is the Pretty Polly factory that has closed down..they were the ones that made tights for M&S as well which is probably why their sizing has gone to pot. Not sure whether to now buy every pair of Pretty Polly tights that are still on the shelves..there were only a few left#whatt'do? Only wear tights on high days and holidays.

Are none of you chilly mortals? I wear tights nearly all the time, except high summer because my feet get cold, even if I am wearing trousers or leggings. In winter I wear thermal socks as well.

I need a 31 inch leg for trousers and, generally, never have a problem finding tights to fit that leg length. For fine tights I buy medium in Waitrose when I do my shopping. Thicker winter tights, I just go online. There are hundreds of companies selling them in a wide range of colours.

One exception, my usual bugbear, M&S . In the past all their tights have been the crutch at knee variety.

Definitely go for the better quality ones and get them in a size bigger than you think. I think the opaque tights from m and s good and just as comfortable as leggings / trousers. Maybe go for footless ones or if you are going to a wedding and want sheer tights, have a look for the ones that have the toes free. You can then wear peep toe shoes ( excuse for a pedicure) .