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Summer tights (sheer white) - where to get decent pair?

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Tufter · 29/06/2024 13:52

I'm trying to get hold of some white tights for a wedding outfit.

I had some old and much loved M&S ones - I foolishly chucked them out and planned to get more. But M&S dont do them.

I want some good quality, good fit (size 10, 5ft 6) plain, white (not cream), 20D sheer nylon, cotton gusset tights. I just can't find any.

Wedding stuff seems to be all bridal hold-ups and stockings. I cant faff about with that.

I can find cheapo online ones (never fit properly and run), opaque ones, footless ones, patterned ones, fishnet ones, wool ones, cotton ones ......... but no decent ordinary ones.

Any suggestions? - ideally under £10 or £15 if 2 pairs in a pack.

Ideally, I'd like to get from a walk in store rather than online - so that I can feel the finish and weight.

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Tufter · 30/06/2024 16:23

Thanks for the Snag suggestion - I have tried Snag before and found them bunchy in the thigh and quick to split between the main fabric and the gusset.
In the end, I have ordered some Trasparenze Scandal Strip Panty Suspender Tights (fancy name!) from an online seller. 15 denier. Not cheap at nearly £20 for one pair. I have not worn suspender tights before, I hope I get on with them OK (I hate regular suspenders) but online research tells me that these are a different arrangement/construction and healthy too.
I just hope I don't ladder them on the day - I have some Asda nude as a poor back up!

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