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advice for g/f needed Sun, 11 May 2008 23:47 Go to next message
jguk
I have "persuaded" my better half to switch from tights to hold-ups. Intially we tried Levante Suede Matte Opaque hold ups and Trasparenze Rosy hold ups.

Two problems have surfaced:

1) The sizing guides are ridiculously inaccurate. She's a size 10 5"4 and small/medium. The stocking tops barely make it to thigh-high. Large has a more appropriate length but can be too loose. We have found the best fit to be M & S medium hold-ups.

2) Hold-ups tend to last a day before she gets a hole in the toes.

Can anyone suggest better products to try that don't cost a small fortune, have a fitting similar to M&S ones but last longer? We are looking for lace-top hold-ups.
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Re: advice for g/f needed Mon, 12 May 2008 09:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
MikeMC
Sainsburys ones are fine for every day my wife finds. They do a box of 3 pairs for around a fiver, usual colours, reasonably narrow lace tops.
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Re: advice for g/f needed Mon, 12 May 2008 18:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jguk
What no brands from this site? I'm amazed...

Thanks for the hint about Sainsburys - we shall have to try.

FWIW we tried Morrisons and they didn't last long either. I did wonder if there are reinforced-toe varieties that people coule recommend.

Cheers
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Re: advice for g/f needed Mon, 12 May 2008 19:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cestrian
Unusual for the toe to rip first. Try smoothing her nails with a fine file.
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Re: advice for g/f needed Mon, 12 May 2008 22:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tabitha
Cheap stockings/hold ups have been a false economy for me. It's worth it to find a brand that works for you even if it might be more expensive.

I've made other posts about Wolfords which are expensive but i have found them to be extremely durable lasting much longer than cheaper stockings and a perfect fit so it's worth it, to me, to pay extra and have less hassle.

Their lace top hold ups are just lovely and very comfortable. £19 very well spent, sometimes you can get them cheaper on ebay.

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Re: advice for g/f needed Wed, 14 May 2008 20:03 Go to previous message
nicole72cd
Try the silky range from the shq shop

They are very durable and last forever.

http://www.stockingshq.com/shop/product.php?productid=16956; cat=443;page=1

Nicole x

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