Buying Tights

I rarely wear dresses or skirts unless they are floor length, mainly because I hate wearing tights but I also have large ugly marks on my shins from an old injury and medical issues. Last summer I wore a dress for the first time in years as my DS got married. I got some opaque tights from M&S and they were a reasonable fit despite my being a size 22 but only 5ft 1in tall. Unfortunately they only came in packs of 2 so the unworn pair may never see the light of day! (I'll save them in case my DD gets married anytime soon.) I also bought shoes to match the dress and wore them for the service but they were so uncomfortable I changed out of them to drive to the reception and decided not to put them back on! I don't suppose anyone noticed and I certainly felt more relaxed in my comfy old ones. I'm afraid at my age it's all about comfort over style every time.

Not tried them myself but apparently the tights from here are good for bigger sizes- www.thebigtightscompany.co.uk

Buy my opaques from M&S, I’m medium really but their large size fit perfectly. Buy my ordinary tights from Primark, cheap as chips and the best quality around.

Dont often wear tights, the last time I did I felt as if I was in a wrench, could hardly move, and going to the toilet was a nighmare, both getting them down and dragging them up again, might try leggings, they sound better.

Leggings every time! Can't remember when I last wore tights. My (mother's) cousin who's 91 and still very much with it, fashionwise and in every other way, wants tips and intends to start wearing them. Good for her!

My back problems mean I can't bend to get my second foot into tights any more so I wear leggings and there's a bigger selection of these. I have some really warm ones from Amazon - my stuff comes from there a lot as I can't get to shops. Then I wear really warm socks. Online is often very much cheaper. I recommend it for all sizes.

I gave up tights years ago. I hated feeling like a trussed turkey! I wear popsocks (which I don't like either) when I need to, but prefer going barefoot - roll on summer!

I stopped wearing tights years ago. I wear socks with trousers every day. In summer I might wear shorts without socks. Tights were necessary for work but they were uncomfortable to wear and after a few wears they would ladder. What a rip off.

I now only buy my tights from a copany called "Silkies" by mailorder. They vcater for all shapes and sizes. I am 5'10" and all tight crothces only reach my knees. THese are brilliant. Try them.

Another fan of Primark, especially their opaque tights. Their ankle highs and pop socks (Is that what you still call them?) are also great value.

Evans do nice tights I am larger size but only 5 ft 2 they are the only ones I have found that cater to shorter legs as I dislike the Norah Batty style

lol, some great pictures painted - glad I'm not alone!

I had given up on tights several years ago however decided to give them another go as I like a straight winter skirt jumper and ankle boots style. Nightmare I am a larger lady but only five foot after fighting with them for fifteen minutes just to get them on they were twisted wrinkled around the knees and ankles and I did not get the look I was hoping for.

The last tights I bought were from M & S; 40 denier, size large. The first time I wore them they were fine but as soon as I washed them, they seemed to have shrunk and the legs were so short that I ended up hoiking them up as far a I could and tucked them under the bones in my bra! During the course of the working day they worked their way back down and by lunchtime the gusset hate that word- was somewhere between my mid thighs. I was doing a John Cleese style ministry of silly walks trying to keep them up. Not a good look!

I meant to add. Does anyone find the thin skin coloured ones just split when hoiking them up over the bum?

I detest tights the last time i wore a pair was to fil s funeral. I do have a pair of xlarge from asda and they are generous. I too am size 20plus. I prefer leggins. I find the thick 40 denier or more a better fit than those thin skin coloured ones yuk.

I like M&S but tried some from primark good fit. I buy the thick black ones to wear with a winter skirt.
Just started wearing leggings at the age of 72 love them sooo comfortable with a long blouse or top.

Sainsbury’s do packs of 2 pairs of leggings, they are fine enough to be worn under a dress/skirt but are nice and warm. They are not too tightly woven so should stretch easily for the more voluptuous amongst us!

Tights are the work of the devil!! I never never wear them. Leggings yes, but tights no.

I always buy a larger size. M&S do some really top quality ones, more expensive but worth it as they last a lot longer. They have all the measurements on the packet too.

Haven’t bought tights for several years, but when I did I used to get on really well with Sainsburys. I too am a larger lady!

I used to get mine from M&S but they are quite expensive & seemed to be getting shorter in the leg, I'm quite tall so used to buy large for leg length. Then I tried Primark, about £3 per pair 100 denier & last several years. I find them brilliant!

Glad I'm not the only one who finds them tight/short/too long (great way of putting it MaggieMay) and uncomfortable.
I don't wear trousers, and like longer skirts. I have got some knee highs but it always feel odd wearing them - daft I know.

I buy tights at the beginning of winter about 8 pairs from M & S and John Lewis they are fine for me but I am a size 14 (medium) so cant speak for the larger sizes

Can't abide tights and never buy them but leggings look the same and a bit warmer when worn with boots.