Hold ups that aren't elastic bands

[Globules]

The last time I tried hold ups in the 00s, they looked awful.

The tops were basically elastic bands on my thighs. Thigh spilling over the top of the band and squeezed under the band. The poor line showed through my clothing.

My question is, have they got better since the 00s? My thighs are a little thinner since then, but still have some chub on them.

Will it be a waste of money seeing if they look better now? Any brands you'd recommend?

Unless you have flexed muscle and next to no subcutaneous fat, they rarely look good.

I can’t see any benefit to them over actual tights.

I've always hated tights, as they feel too clingy to my crotch.