Tights, forgotten how uncomfortable they are!

greenlady102

MissChateline

Sorry but if I were you I would be trying to reduce a little so this wasn’t an issue in the future.

wow judgy much?

Horrible wasn’t it. As I pointed out I’ve never been massively overweight but have always had huge legs and struggle with finding tights, Even when I went down to 7 stone (eating disorder) my legs were still disproportionally large for me body. In fact, when I had yet another slender tone type treatment the girl doing it said that I needed to put weight on to make myself more in proportion. She was right: I was always trying to be a stone under what should have been my normal weight.

MissChateline

Sorry but if I were you I would be trying to reduce a little so this wasn’t an issue in the future.

wow judgy much?

The big bloomers that I get from thebigbloomerscompany to wear under dresses are great in that they actually lift saggy bottoms like mine.I’ve just seen that they do tights as well. Because I’ve got huge legs and massive thighs I find the bit that’s missing from most tights is a decent gusset (don’t you just hate that word!). And, of course, you can’t try tights on so if you buy them and they don’t fit you’re stuck with them. Along with shoes they have been the bane of my life (well, one of them anyway).

You could try pop socks,i hate wearing tights too,and bra`s.
Comfort is key.

I'm also a hugh fan of snag tights. I found them in lockdown.
The colours are beautiful and the tights are really excellent quality.
The more you buy, the bigger the discount you get.

I’m a big fan of snag tights too, bought my first ones last winter and loved them, so comfy and they do last really well.

Don’t wear them Lizbethann! Ring around to have appt to spray tan or use one of the many self tan products for legs, brown bare legs look so much better than tights anyway

I have, and have always had cold feet so I wear tights nearly all the time, under trousers as well as dresses. Sheer ones in summer, thick thermal ones in winter (and socks, but that is another story).

If I find that one make are too short I throw them away and try another make. M&S used to be awful for having tights that were designed to fit only women with very short legs. I am quite long in the leg and have always found John Lewis tights fit, ditto Superdrug.

Surely the answer to the OP's problem is to choose elegant trouser suits or mix and matched elegant trousers and jackets for occasions like weddings, funeral and their like.

I haven’t worn tights in years but used to find that either the light support or tummy control type (usually M&S) stayed up best. Light support (Elbeo)were sheer enough not to look “support” but I gave up tights altogether when the contortions involved in getting them on became too much for me!
You could try hold ups, but do NOT moisturise your legs (or they won’t stick) and any other than a brand new pair would not be reliable enough for a wedding (oh the shame of one unrolling!)
To suggest OP lose weight by the day after tomorrow was mean-spirited MisChatelaine though, wasn’t it?

Love the names of the Snag tight colours - Builders' Tea!!

The more you think about tights the more you notice. Just clicked that Priti Patel always has Nora Batty ankle wrinkles. I suppose she has her mind on other things.

I’ve gone to wearing leggings under a long top in every season but summer but would do summer if it was a wedding. I hate tights!!! ?

This year I have rediscovered dresses and whilst I wear bare legs in summer the winter is an issue.

I have never heard of snag tights. I usually buy Woolford, but will definitely give snag tights a go.

Can't think how I stay relatively alert in general and yet have managed to miss the existence of snag tights. Thank you JJ and, of course, GN for this invaluable info. Today's purchase!

I just stick to wearing trousers. I've not worn a frock or skirt for years, even as mother of the groom I wore very smart pants and tops - sold as mother of the bride/groom garments.
I am not able to wear fashion footwear, and as there is a very limited choice that I can wear, wearing pants helps that issue too.

Hate tights, the devil’s work. Thought I had found the answer in wearing hold ups to a wedding a few years ago. Worked fine for a while then wrinkled up in a heap over my lower legs, ended up a dead ringer for Norah Batty. I stay with dependable smart trousers now. Hope you enjoy the wedding, hopefully with no tights issues.

Wolford tights or hold-up are comfortable but expensive.
Make sure you buy the right size and hand wash.

I had some that kept their shape for years. Not something I wear much now of course.

Enjoy your day, Lizbethann55. I’m sure you’ll be fine.

Thanks for all the ideas. I spend all my time in trousers and usually have to wear a compression sock on my right foot, which I ditch for special occasions. It was nice to wear a dress today, and I have a lovely dress for the wedding. It will be lovely to feel dressy for a change. I just hope I don't end up wriggling around and secretly hoiking up my tights. I have several pairs in several sizes, so will just see what feels best. Mind you, the weather forecast for London on Saturday isn't looking good, so I may wish I was in my Jean's!!

I've more or less stopped wearing skirts and dresses. I now only possess two skirts and both are long enough that I can get away with knee highs. Trousers are so much more comfortable. There are plenty of smart dressy trouser styles for weddings and funerals.

I’m actually quite petite and have never been massively overweight albeit having weight that does go up and down. But on the rare occasion when I’ve had to look smart eg a wedding my biggest problem has always been finding tights that cover my huge legs but don’t go up to my neck as I’m quite short. I’ve even got down to over 7 stone before now and still haven’t been able to find tights that fitted me. I wish Snag tights had been invented 50 years ago. I’ve literally got boxes if tights that I’ve bought over the years looking for some that fit me.

I love tights, one of the more pleasant things about autumn is that I can snuggle into my tights again.

MissChateline

Sorry but if I were you I would be trying to reduce a little so this wasn’t an issue in the future.

If you've just been to a funeral Lizbethann the last thing you need to be doing is wasting your time worrying about calories.

Have a slice of cake, have two slices!!

I agree with the advice to buy a bigger pair of tights.

Another Snag fan here too . They really do fit everyone, I’m size 12 and 5’ 1”.

I wouldn't bother with tights. Just go bare legged. I'm sure you won't be wearing a short dress, will you? You'll definitely be more comfortable.

Missedout I’d ditch the tights at this time of year too, if cooler I’d wear opaques, getting me out of jeans/shorts into a dress would be the biggest challenge!