These are ten deniers more than some of the other tights tested – yet they feel like the thinnest out of others tested and not necessarily as opaque as you hope. Hosiery became increasingly hard to maintain, and the 'Blitz spirit' attitude told communities everywhere to 'make do and mend' in the face of war. Grace Wu (she/her) is a product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data.

While I’d normally shimmy into tights as cautiously as possible to avoid any tragic tears, I can feel how strong and resilient the rip-resistant material is as I put these on.I love the idea of these tights and the waist band is really comfortable but the longevity just isn't there. The only other complaint we have is that they run small, so if you're in between sizes—or just want a comfier fit—size up. The Lazy Panda range includes a variety of styles, colours and designs that are perfect for everyday wear. I never felt like they were falling down, or short enough to encourage the dreaded chub rub, and I actually felt like the tights were made for my body especially.

We then unclamp the fabric, allowing it to rest first for a minute before recording any changes and then re-measure after an hour. One tester even said, "Unlike tights that I've worn before, they were very easy to put on, and it didn't feel like I was going to rip them from pulling too hard. This is done to mimic real life wear, simulating whether your tights will stretch out from long-term wear.This pair is super thick and has a control top, but testers unanimously said they were super easy to get on and take off. After putting these to the test it's safe to say they are durable, comfortable and provide a secure fit, as after a day they wearing this hosiery creation they did not fall when walking, the gusset stays in place and there is no itch. Without much movement they are fine, but after day one we noticed a ladder in the crotch after constantly yanking them upwards when they fell below the waist.

These tights also come in other variations, including a sheer nude version, but be aware that this brand is on the pricier side and you'll need to be extra cautious: One tester told us it tore on the first wear. We're happy to hear that you're such a big fan of the tights and that you appreciate the feel and the comfort. We strongly advise against using Hermes/Evri as parcels often go missing or get damaged, we recommend using a Royal Mail tracked service. black, Snag has a whole range of tights, from every colour in the rainbow (including a rainbow design, too), to glittery and festive design tights; animal motifs, geometric print, ribbed, polka-dotted, goth-inspired and much more. However, the only bugbear is these tights kept rolling down over the stomach, so size up if you are in between sizes.

I love everything about your leg wear, it's not say quite as luxe as Wolford, and for lasting easily 10x longer, I'm your biggest fan! Real talk, I haven’t worn tights in over 10 years, so I was pretty curious about how these would fit on my body. After a long day in the office, and a rather large Pizza Express lunch they still didn't roll down like others - even the gusset stays in its rightful place.

To test whether your tights will stretch out from long-term wear, we test each pair for stretch and recovery. Founded in 2018 by Alexandra Tymann and Anna Rauch, Hēdoïne exists to bring new meaning to modern femininity; elevating strong, bold Hēdoïnes and their legwear. If I had a pound for every pair of tights that didn't fit, holed easily, laddered to the high heavens or were just plain uncomfortable over the years, I'd be rich. They even survived my 50-pound dog’s excited jumps, which I was hoping for but frankly wasn’t expecting.But Sheertex claims to make "indestructible" tights that look great and won't rip or run, so we put them to the test to see if they stand up to the claims.