| Leg Avenue |
Sun, 04 May 2008 11:08  |
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Bought a pair of Leg Avenue 6010 stockings recently. They are described not us holdups on the packet, but 'thigh high'. They are, in fact, elastic topped & work down to just above the knee in wear. Ok as long as your skirt is not too short
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Sun, 04 May 2008 16:47   |
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I've had this frequently, not good!
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Wed, 07 May 2008 15:38   |
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We find that Leg Avenue is only sold in adult shops here...because they are low quality...
I wonder how many people buy them for their first time and never wear again!
C
[Updated on: Wed, 07 May 2008 15:39]
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Wed, 07 May 2008 16:42   |
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Strange thing is that I've just bought a load of LA stockings from America via Ebay and they're actually not bad. I've only bought lace top and plain seams to wear for work (working out at about £2.50 a pair including the postage) and they're rather a good fit length-wise (I bought the Queen size to make sure!).
Never tried their hold ups though but then again, I hate them!
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Thu, 08 May 2008 14:40   |
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Leg Avenue is also sold in novelty/gift shops, I've seen them in shops that are selling stationery / playing cards / coffee-table books. I've also seen that brand in shops that sell costumes. Plus as the Maple Leafs mentioned, also in adult shops such as Ann Summers etc.
I feel that they just knock off designs of any kind of hosiery / legwear but also costumes (for Fasching / Karneval / Halloween), and then mass-market them so that they're everywhere. Their goal is to be on pegboard hooks everywhere.
Their "one-size" is a clue in itself, although as Mulder mentions, there is also the queen size.
However, because it's all produced in Asia (marketed as Taiwan but I'm sure it's made in China and shipped to Taiwan for re-export), it's all quite inexpensive, and it is a great starting point for people who want to wear stockings but don't have enough money for all the choices, especially with seams and designs.
But I would never endorse Leg Avenue to anyone! I was definitely very disappointed when I saw the brand on SHQ shop a few years back, but I knew that it would still be successful.
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Mike
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:35   |
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I think they're marketed more as dance-wear than aiming towards the more specialised market (such as SHQ does!). You're right from my experience that it's a good starting point but the quality of them on a regular-wearing basis is rather poo.
But for £2.50 for extra long lace top stockings who can afford to be picky?
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Sat, 10 May 2008 21:31   |
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my girlfriend and I just purchased the pink seam and bow stockings - I will let you know what they are like when she wears them for a day - maybe at the wedding?
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Sun, 11 May 2008 01:39   |
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Leg Avenue are the bargain basement brand, kinda like Ann Summers. Cheap and cheerful.
If your girl wears these as a first time, they may put her off for life.
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| Re: Leg Avenue |
Mon, 12 May 2008 23:03  |
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I have to agree with both Mikes here. I've never had a good pair of leg avenue stockings/hold ups which is a real shame as they do some interesting designs.
x
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