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Black strappy vest

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Breathmiller · 07/03/2026 09:05

I wear a long tight (mostly black) vest most days, I have been happy with the cheap Matalan (Papaya) ones for years but they have stopped doing them. Does anyone have any idea where I can get them as I have tried a few different places and they aren't right.

My very fussy list of requirements are...

• black
• longline (as I am tall)
• spaghetti straps
• Good elastane (to hold my belly in)
• not shapewear as its not the right material (usually too shiny).
• affordable (but willling to pay a bit more for the right one).
• I am around a 14 but wear a 10/12 as I like the tight fit under a t-shirt

Basically I want Matalan to start stocking them again as I'm not very good at change and they were perfect.

They are still doing the short ones and they are still doing longline but with the thicker straps which I'm not so keen on.

I have taken to trawling Vinted for new ones but they seem to be few and far between.

Any ideas gratefully received. Just about to go to work but will check in tonight.

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PrincessofWells · 07/03/2026 13:30

M & S do these in bedwear/loungewear, they come in a pack of 3.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/3pk-cotton-rich-strappy-vests/p/clp60712749?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip48g2r2c1%7Cprodflag_plp_ts_QP_94

StormyLandCloud · 07/03/2026 13:35

Next do nice ones. I have been shopping around for years too, Asda are too short unless you can find longline ones but they often come as a pair and one is white which I don’t wear. Tried Amazon, often ok length wise but rip easily. Next always been best IMO

minnowonthesay · 07/03/2026 13:37

I’ve got mine in the past from H & M or Primark

Littlebitpsycho · 07/03/2026 13:48

I was just coming on to say Matalan, so I'm gutted to hear they've stopped doing them as I love them too (although I wear the sleeveless vests rather than spaghetti strap ones) will watch the responses closely!

Breathmiller · 07/03/2026 18:00

Thank you @Theserockingchicks & @PrincessofWells these are the material I like but too short. The longline ones I have come over my bum(ish).
@StormyLandCloud I tried a Next one years ago but it didn't feel the right material. It didn't have enough 'holding in'. I might have another look.

I will also try Asda for the longline ones. I don't wear the white very often but happy to buy a pack of two if I find the right style.

I also tried Amazon but you could shoot peas through it.

@minnowonthesay thank you. I bought two of those in hope but they are really poor quality and have stretched out of shape after a couple of washes.

@Littlebitpsycho I may have to go for the thick strap ones but I much prefer the strappy straps. Its a shame because they have kept the shorty ones which barely meet the top of my trousers.

I am really grateful to everyone who has answered. I shall keep looking.

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