Tights….

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I’ve recently lost a lot of weight after being very overweight for two years following an illness. I’m now less than I was before and my body shape has entirely changed. I’m also short - 5ft 2.

I mostly wear dresses as it’s just easier in the mornings to throw one on (single parent to three, work full time) but I’m struggling with tights.

I prefer thick ones, that don’t rip easily and most importantly, that the waistbands don’t become twisted in after a few washes and need binning.

Don’t really care how much they cost at this point, I’d just like to not be ordering some every few weeks.

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If you've found this page in search of tights that have been tried and tested by fellow Mumsnet users, you might find our guide to the best tights useful. Hope this helps! MNHQ

Snag tights are more expensive than shops, but good. Failing that, M&S the velvet touch type ones.

Try M&S AUTOGRAPH 60 Denier Soft Luxe Seamless Opaque Tights, no nasty centre seam and a "sensible sized" cotton gusset, so knickers optional; I'm in a minority but I find they stay up better and more comfy without the double layer. The top represents a seamless tube.

www.marksandspencer.com/60-denier-velvet-touch-soft-opaque-tights/p/clp60113750?extid=ps_ps-gpla_ggl_lg_ch__-UK-_-_baussc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_PGo7aeD_QIVCJntCh3LVwvTEAQYASABEgLX9PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Yeah Snag definitely I'm 5 foot 9 and a size 10/ 12 and struggle massively get tights that are long enough and don't fall down and they are great. Slightly wiered sizing system but customer services helpful. More expensive than high street vat not crazily so.

I'm 5'3, 9 stone and love Falke merino tights. I wear an M, but could possibly get away with the next size down, although I don't like them tight. They are cotton lined, comfy, not itchy and last for years with multiple washes on the wool setting. Since discovering these about 7 years ago I have not bought any other tights and am still wearing the pairs I bought that long ago.

I didn't want to like snag but after getting thoroughly fed up I got some and they really are very good quality. Much better than M&S

Ahh the seamless autograph ones are the ones! I don’t wear tights …but I wear these

Yes, seamless autograph from M&S.
I got 3 pairs in Sept and none have needed replacing - they are as good as the day I bought them. They never roll down at the waistband, and no seam showing at the front of your dresses.
They are a good bit dearer than the multipack ones but well worth it.

I have also tried snag, but I didnt like the texture.

I'm about the same height as you. I get the primark shaper tights, they are thick and hardy and last lots of washes.

Snag. They are sized for height and measurements. I have pairs that are 3/4 years old and still look great. So comfortable and soft.

John Lewis is worth a look

Falke, will last for years

Another fan of Snag! Love them

I really like Snag but wish I could find tights with no toe seam, they really aggravate me if they get under my toes.

Love Snag tights, really comfortable for long hours of wear and very resistant to runs/holes

I have Heist tights. Really comfortable and well fitting. Cost a lot up front but they are indestructible. And none of the virtue signalling of Snag.

I wear any tights but always wear my knickers over the tights.
It keeps them up better .

You really can't beat M&S I just wear the 15 denier ladder-resist tights.

Snag tights are absolutely amazing!