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Best/comfiest black tights that don't dig in and make you look like a sausage??

85 replies

Willynuts · 01/02/2023 17:09

Where do people buy decent tights from these days?

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MrsMontyD · 01/02/2023 18:05

I buy tights from yours, nice and long on the leg and larger sizes.

BitOutOfPractice · 01/02/2023 18:05

RampantIvy · 01/02/2023 17:48

Yet another vote for Snag. I agree about their marketing. In their effort to be "inclusive" you would think that they only catered for plus sizes.

I have long legs, and Snag are the only brand where I don't end up with the crotch somewhere near my knees.

I hate to say that crotch drop is the single most annoying / uncomfortable thing ever.

second is accidentally getting your sleeve wet.

another vote for snag here.

FfeminyddCymraeg · 01/02/2023 18:05

Adding to the cries of Snag! They are wonderful - I just have to ignore their ridiculous some advertising.

As many people have said, they are also indestructible!

KneeQuestion · 01/02/2023 18:05

Snag. Great sizing and super comfortable.

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 01/02/2023 18:12

Another for snag.

I have tiny legs so these are ideal

Flymetothetoon · 01/02/2023 18:22

Yep snag!

Suprima · 01/02/2023 18:23

You need to size up, and size up again.

I’m a size 12. I wear an XL in m and s tights.

ChillTheFuckOut · 01/02/2023 18:24

Snag

emmathedilemma · 01/02/2023 18:34

Blimey @Suprima how tall are you?
i’m 5ft 6 and size 12 and go down a size from their guides to a small in M&S tights!
I can’t for the life of me work out the sizing system on snag tights.

Suprima · 01/02/2023 18:37

emmathedilemma · 01/02/2023 18:34

Blimey @Suprima how tall are you?
i’m 5ft 6 and size 12 and go down a size from their guides to a small in M&S tights!
I can’t for the life of me work out the sizing system on snag tights.

5 foot 1 or 2 or 3! I don’t know…small!

I hoik them up to my ribcage- no sausage casing effect at all, lovely and smooth, don’t fall down

if you are having the issue of tights falling down….size up up. Sounds counterproductive but it works!

UserEleventyBillionandOne · 01/02/2023 18:54

@emmathedilemma You’d be size D in snags. The size chart goes by height vs dress size.

mamaes · 01/02/2023 19:01

I have been toying with buying a pair of snag for a while but wasn't sure what size. They seem to be 12/14 or 16/18...

I am a very middle road 14/16. What would you all suggest? A 12 will definitely be too small but an 18 will be too big!

BCBird · 01/02/2023 19:04

Snag. Have some funky styles too. They feel like yiu are wearing a thin pair of the most comfortable leggings you have ever had.They should be called snug🤣

BuffaloCauliflower · 01/02/2023 19:07

Another vote for Snag. Only ones I wear now. As testament to their magic fitting, I’m usually a curvy 12, 5”2, and was still wearing my normal sized Snags at 8 months pregnant, they still fitted comfortably. They’d have fit at 9 months too but I had no reason to wear tights then. How?!

pointythings · 01/02/2023 19:08

Another one for Snag. I'm almost 6 foot and large. Their size G is perfect, and they feel like I'm not wearing tights at all. I love being able to get colours and patterns other than just black, grey and navy and the quality is great. Their merino wool ones are lovely and warm.

TheChosenTwo · 01/02/2023 19:15

Snag here too, I’m quite tall and not only are these the only tights I’ve never had to pull up
ever during the day, they are also indestructible. Only tights I own now, have 5 pairs. Black though, not snazzy for me!

emmathedilemma · 01/02/2023 20:35

@UserEleventyBillionandOne you see,
this is why i’m confused! For a D it says size 12/14 and curvy……but I’m more of a 10/12 which doesn’t seem to exist and I’m not sure if I’m athletic or curvy…..I have pretty trim legs, it’s just round my middle that’s a bit fat! I think maybe C?

Decafflatteplease · 01/02/2023 20:50

Another vote for snag! I like the footless ones. I'm 5 foot and an 18-20 and am an e or f in snag can't quite remember

Username24680 · 01/02/2023 20:54

🤣🤣 I came on to suggest a certain brand but I see others have beaten me to it 😅🤣 think you’ve got your answer @Willynuts

Indoorcatmum · 01/02/2023 21:05

Snag! Manzi were always too long for me 5ft4 and bunched in the ankles.

Indoorcatmum · 01/02/2023 21:05

I am a size 16/18 and size E is perfect.

thekingfisher · 01/02/2023 21:13

You will always get 500000 recommendations for snag. I thought their tights were quite poor quality
I only buy heist tights now - and tbf I only need to do so v infrequently. I have a pair that are now Many years old. So I vote HEIST

No they are not cheap

Felicity42 · 01/02/2023 21:16

I buy maternity 'Mama' tights from H&M as I can't have anything tight across my tummy
Loads of room at the tummy.
Couldn't go back to normal tights now.

Skinnermarink · 01/02/2023 21:19

I wasn’t bowed over by Snag, but they have good customer service and they did send an alternative size to try. I did get some good wear out of them, I just think there must be something better out there. My problem is tights falling down, not digging in.

I’m 5’5 l, a 12 with long legs, I sized up to a large in M&S and that was the worst pair of tights I’ve ever worn, I didn’t get down the road before the bloody things slid down my bum.

tomfromloveislandsbeard · 01/02/2023 21:41

M and S Autograph 100 denier and size up.

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