| advice for g/f needed |
Sun, 11 May 2008 23:47  |
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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  |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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