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Help with tights please

40 replies

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

OP posts:
Theflying19 · 03/12/2019 12:59

Snag or heist. Love them. Got me wearing skirts again!

ChilliAddict · 03/12/2019 17:30

Yep, Snag tights for me, too! I'm the same size and height as you ans wear size E. Love them.

SleepyReindeer · 03/12/2019 17:40

Oasis tights are pretty good. I'm tall too and the length is good with no wrinkling or feeling too short, they are just right.

Ineedanamechange79 · 03/12/2019 17:42

I swear by primark tights. They are the only ones I can find that don't fall down.

ATowelAndAPotato · 03/12/2019 17:48

Snag tights are awesome. Mine come up so far I can tuck them under my bra - definitely no rolling down here!
Knickers optional I guess, I feel weird without them though. I have previously done the knickers over the top of tights to stop them rolling down but def not necessary.
Fab choice of sizes and colours, and seem quite robust!

myredcardiganbob · 03/12/2019 20:43

Sizing up is the secret! I’m 5ft 5 and and size 8-10 and I only ever buy XL of any brand of tights. Never had a pair of tights fall down, ever!

Ginfordinner · 05/12/2019 18:33

I'm trying to figure out what size I want. I am 5'7" and between a 12 and 14. I am not that curvy, nor that athletic. Should I size up to a D, or would a C be better?

ProseccoSupernova · 05/12/2019 18:36

M&S autograph velvet luxe bodyshaper tights. The waist goes right up to just under the bra... not particularly sexy but warm and flattering under clothes... no waistband tolling down or cutting you in half! Are snag also high waisted?

ProseccoSupernova · 05/12/2019 18:37

*rolling down

AnnoyingSatsumaInMyStocking · 05/12/2019 18:40

Primark but size up. I’m a 12 with short legs but buy large. They last all winter.

Throughabushbackwards · 05/12/2019 18:41

Spanx tights are v good if you're after a "hold-all" type experience.

kelper · 05/12/2019 18:52

@Ginfordinner Email them if you're talking about Snag, their customer services people are lovely, I'm 5' 7" and roughly 14-16, they suggested D for me and they're perfect :)

Ginfordinner · 05/12/2019 18:59

I'll do that Kelper. Thank you.

yorkshireteaspoonie · 05/12/2019 19:06

@Ginfordinner I'm the same height/ size as you and I went with size D - they are a perfect fit and I've got several pairs now

Ginfordinner · 05/12/2019 19:11

Thank you @yorkshireteaspoonie I have emailed them, but am thinking larger is the way to go. All my jeans are a 12, but I hate wearing tight tights.

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