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Leggings that will hold me in a bit

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BatCrapCrazy · 22/08/2014 18:45

I'm on the hunt for nice thickish leggings that are high on the waist and are forgiving, maybe even hold in the flab a bit. I'm far from huge (size 10-12) and am 5ft 11. I know leggings can be frowned upon on mumsnet but I'm a TA and need something practical and comfy to wear day to day in work.

Thanking you all in advance :)

OP posts:
DoloresGove · 22/08/2014 19:21

Try Mint Velvet.

readyforno2 · 22/08/2014 19:28

Flexees
I usually get them in costco, I have three or four pairs. I love them

Shopaccordingly · 22/08/2014 19:29

Yes, Mint Velvet, wide thick smoothing waistband!

readyforno2 · 22/08/2014 19:30

Sorry, just realised they've none in stock Blush

Shia · 22/08/2014 20:07

I recently bought high waisted leggings/jeggings for £12.99 in h&m.

They give a lovely streamlined shape. Can't link at the moment as on my phone.

Bluebell79 · 22/08/2014 22:32

The mint velvet ones are great but didn't wash well.

MintChocAddict · 22/08/2014 22:46

I got a pair from Henry Holland at Debenhams last year and they are fab. Really thick and hold in all the right places. Don't know your chances of getting them now but might be worth having a look at his stuff on the off chance there's something similar.

Greengardenpixie · 22/08/2014 23:31

Next! I have been wearing them for years. They have got a bit thinner but they make your legs look great!!

www.next.co.uk/x54258s1

Shia · 22/08/2014 23:44

I can't link to them because my iPad automatically goes to the mobile site.

Here is a screenshot

They look fab on.

Leggings that will hold me in a bit
CheesyBadger · 22/08/2014 23:49

Definitely Next, the ones with the run down the side. I call them my corset trousers!

CheesyBadger · 22/08/2014 23:49

Rib not run!

Floisme · 23/08/2014 00:13

TK Maxx sometimes have Spanx leggings which are wonderful and make me feel like I have the body of a movie star. But they are definitely more like footless tights and not to be worn as trousers!

goodasitgets · 23/08/2014 01:51

Second flexees. They're usually on eBay or amazon Smile
I live in mine

ThisOnesForYou · 23/08/2014 08:40

Sainsburys do a nice pair of leggings with a thick waistband (sits on your waist too). I think they're called 'luxury leggings' and cost about £10.

HelpMeGetOutOfHere · 23/08/2014 08:47

Maiden form ones. They sell them in costco but if not ebay usually comes up trumps. I really rate the Biden and the m&s £10 ones but they aren't shape wear. The maiden form ones are.

imip · 23/08/2014 08:51

American apparel. They have a super thick waist band that folds down.

here

BatCrapCrazy · 23/08/2014 10:59

Thank you for all your suggestions :) I have ordered a pair from next. Will keep an eye out in sainsbos aswell. Thanks so much

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Germgirl · 23/08/2014 11:16

Definitely try Sainos. They have 25% off at the moment too.
Make sure you get the ones that are one to a pack, not the double pack ones.
They really are great, and they do different leg lengths too. The sizes come up big so you might be best going for a size 8.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/08/2014 11:17

Which Next ones are they? Is it the ponte knit?

Greengardenpixie · 23/08/2014 11:34

I think they are the wow leggings..i posted a link. See above! :)

Greengardenpixie · 23/08/2014 11:34

Black Wow Lift And Shape Leggings from next at £20

Yeahyeahyeahs · 03/09/2014 09:20

The Next Wow leggings are the best- they really do hold in all the wobbly bits and don't lose their shape at all.

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temporaryusername · 03/09/2014 22:04

It sounds like you've found some good ones, but just wanted to say these might suit you, they are really long on me at 5'4 so could be good. I know there is a slightly dodgy review but mine show no signs of coming apart yet!

www.surfdome.com/only_leggings_-only_live_love_leggings-_black-66654

ilovekittycats · 04/09/2014 22:28

Are the Next leggings a bit shiny? It looks a bit like it in the photo?

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