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Help with tights please

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MrsPerfect12 · 02/12/2019 11:32

I'm struggling with tights. They keep falling down and it's a nightmare. Does anyone know of any magic brand that stays up.
I've been trying ASDA Tesco, Primark new look and next.
I'm 5ft7 and a size 16 so wear a large. I don't know if it's a size issue, sometimes they feel far too long but some mediums are to small.
TIA

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WillyMayhem · 02/12/2019 11:34

Snag.
Snag. Snag. Snag.

StarlightLady · 02/12/2019 12:06

Autograph Seam Free or Heist.

Both have sensible sized cotton gussets so you don’t need anything under them. Wear them without knickers so the top adheres directly to your body, hence no double layer slippage and they stop put. Those of us in the know have been doing thus for years.

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MrsPerfect12 · 02/12/2019 12:18

@WillyMayhem snag? What do you mean?

@StarlightLady thank you. I'll go have a look on the site now.

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slavetothemoney · 02/12/2019 12:23

Another vote for Snag tights!
Just put snag tights into google...all will be revealed!

zemblanity · 02/12/2019 12:29

Snag tights are amazing! I wish they'd existed years ago.

EraOfTheGrey · 02/12/2019 12:30

Snags are the best tights ever. I'm now wearing lots of skirts and dresses following the discovery of snags tights.

Brianna83 · 02/12/2019 12:37

Yeah, as everyone else has said buy from Snag. Google them.

I'm a 16/18 and 5'11" and have always struggled. Until I found the holy grail that are Snag tights.

They are pricey but so so so worth it. I will never buy another other tights now.

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MrsPerfect12 · 02/12/2019 12:39

Ok look like I'll be having a look at snag. Do you girls also suggest no pants?

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MrsPerfect12 · 02/12/2019 12:44

I've bought a pair of snag tights to give them a go 🤞🏻

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Rainbowshine · 02/12/2019 12:48

Another vote for snag tights! Hope you get them soon.

StarlightLady · 02/12/2019 12:58

MrsPerfect12 - To emphasise, 2 essentials for this, no centre seam, otherwise ouch! And a decent sized cotton gusset which Heist and Autograph have. I can’t comment on Snag.

MrsJoshNavidi · 02/12/2019 13:12

Snag tights here too!!!

thecalmorchid · 02/12/2019 13:24

Pamela Mann curvy girl tights. Soooo comfy and last for ages.

I wearing them right now.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 02/12/2019 13:26

Snags for sure. I have always loathed tights but I love my Snags, they are as comfy as leggings.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 02/12/2019 13:27

Oh, and I couldn't wear them without knickers. They would probably be comfy, but I wouldn't feel right.

DoorbellsSleighbellsSchnitzel · 02/12/2019 13:28

Agree with Snag or Autograph seam-free. Snag great for everyday wear, autograph are lovely for everyday and for best 😁

StarlightLady · 02/12/2019 13:58

@AndNoneForGretchenWieners - Unless you try (in the comfort of your own home?), you’ll never know the difference it makes.

‘Saves washing too Smile!

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MrsPerfect12 · 02/12/2019 14:11

@StarlightLady I'm going to try autograph too. I'll probably try them at home first to see how the nakedness feels 🙈😂😂😂 I'll need a few pairs.

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BusterTheBulldog · 02/12/2019 14:13

I always wear shorts / big pants over the top! Works a treat. I always size up too.

rbe78 · 02/12/2019 14:56

Another vote for Snag! I ordered them for the first time a few weeks ago (quite reluctantly, as they are pricey compared to supermarket tights) but they are definitely worth the money! And you get a discount if you buy a few pairs.

Great fit (you choose size based on a combo of height, dress size and body shape), stay put, the waistband doesn't roll down and dig in, lovely soft fabric and a proper gusset.

I'm a convert!

ihateryansworld · 02/12/2019 16:34

Snag tights are the holy grail. Can not recommend them
Highly enough.

weebarra · 02/12/2019 16:51

Finally bought my first pair of snag tights last week. My next order arrived today - they are so comfortable!

SallyOMalley · 02/12/2019 19:44

How do the toes fair with Snag tights? I have ridiculously pointed feet (perfect for winklepickers) and walk several miles a day. I'm lucky if a pair of tights lasts me a single day ...

yorkshireteaspoonie · 02/12/2019 20:57

Snags! They wash so well and are super robust against three dogs, catching them on the underside of my desk, sharp finger nails... nothing touches them and no thinning/ holes in the toes

Gardai · 02/12/2019 23:34

I’m awaiting my Snags, seem a long time coming or maybe I’m impatient. I ordered three pairs in colours.