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Tights

20 replies

Mrshappy2019 · 14/09/2019 09:58

As it’s getting colder I wore tights to work yesterday and was talking to a colleague who said they’re so old fashioned! I’m 42 and she is early 20s. Am I out of touch folks or these still timeless Wink

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IdClimbHimLikeATree · 14/09/2019 10:08

Frigging hell I wear tights every single day (black opaques) and I don't consider them old fashioned! I do think the skin tone ones might be considered so but I'm not stopping wearing my black opaques for anyone mate! My legs look well fit in themGrin

Mrshappy2019 · 14/09/2019 10:16

Haha mine were black too Smile

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Shitonthebloodything · 14/09/2019 10:27

That's like saying knickers are out of fashion!

Mrshappy2019 · 14/09/2019 10:30

Lol

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SistersOfMerci · 14/09/2019 10:34

Is the corned beef mottled, goosebump look in then?

How can tights be old fashioned, they're leg coverings Confused

IdClimbHimLikeATree · 14/09/2019 11:32

My legs are so white, covered in mosquito bite scars (I react badly to them whenever I go abroad, they bite in the same place about fifty thousand four times and then it scars for months because I pick at the scabs) and honestly I cannot be arsed to remove the hairs as often as I should.

When it's hot I put on crappy fake tan to take the edge off but it has to be over 25 degrees, otherwise the tights remain firmly on.

I refuse to believe - err or accept Blush- that they are old fashioned.

Lottle · 15/09/2019 08:25

I think of 'nearly black' that are a bit see through as a bit old fashioned and thick black ones as not old fashioned, but I'm no fashionista!

Greenglassteacup · 15/09/2019 08:30

Opaque tights will always be good imho

IDrinkAndISewThings · 15/09/2019 08:45

Get thee to Snag and see how awesome and not 'old fashioned' tights are! Gorgeous colours, stay up all day, wash like a dream and so comfy - embrace the tights!

Northernlass99 · 15/09/2019 08:54

Plenty of 20 year olds wearing black tights and ballet pumps on way in to London this week. I agree that tan or the more see-thru black ones are old fashioned.

AliciaQuays · 15/09/2019 08:56

Sheer black on way back.

Nude only in invisible 7 denier

Mrshappy2019 · 15/09/2019 12:54

I just know most men like them and they’re very comfy lol

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Sara4155 · 15/09/2019 13:17

I've not worn tights for years now. I like wearing the hold ups stockings, I wear black opaques for work and just position them at the top of my thighs so it looks like I'm wearing tights. They never fall down though so I don't get how some women say they've had them fall down unexpectedly. Some days they will slip a little bit during the day so when I get I get home I make sure they go in the wash.

TheStuffedPenguin · 15/09/2019 13:24

just position them at the top of my thighs so it looks like I'm wearing tights as opposed to ? Confused

Northernsoullover · 15/09/2019 13:26

I position my hold ups around my ankles. Its handy when its warm Grin

TheStuffedPenguin · 15/09/2019 13:28
Grin
Mrshappy2019 · 15/09/2019 13:45

Always got told tights for work holdups for the bedroom lol

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HearMeSnore · 15/09/2019 13:54

I would like to see hold-ups consigned to Room 101. Something that makes your thighs sweaty and ankles puffy has no business being considered alluring.

Tights are the future. Anyone who complains to me that they're "old-fashioned" will get the "Oh good, I only wore them to annoy you" treatment.

Sara4155 · 15/09/2019 14:15

"as opposed to ? "
As opposed to having them on show like you're going to a silly fancy dress party.

IdClimbHimLikeATree · 15/09/2019 14:36

No thank you to hold ups. They always feel like they're falling down even when they're not. And I like my tights right up round my tummy. I mean, if I can tuck em into my bra I consider it a good day Grin

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