alba2000 Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 Hi! Hopefully I'm not covering old ground here... but I love my heels and am now trying to get sorted with hold-up stockings to make my heeling more comfortable! Anyway, I am having trouble picking ones that stay up! I am 6ft with 30/32" inch waist. I have tried M&S (large) and Pretty Polly (large). Any suggestions? Thanks!
admirer5577 Posted December 21, 2008 Posted December 21, 2008 What exactly is your problem? I am an inch taller with similar waist (but what have waist size to do with stockings/stay-ups?) and am having no prob at all. At least here in Sweden there is a BIG difference between stockings and stay-ups; stocking need garter belt/strap to stay up while stay-ups have a sticky silicone top. But the silicon doesn't work very good on hairy legs so some shaving could be nacessary. Was this of any help for you?
Stilettoscot Posted December 22, 2008 Posted December 22, 2008 I agree that shaving your thighs would help the silicon grips keep the stockings up, but saying this, I sometimes have trouble having them stay up also. I have very large legs (30" thighs) so I usually have to go 1X Queen (I'm just over 6' tall). So, if I absolutely need to keep up the stockings, I will wear a garter, which is kinda fun anyways. You can probably find better quality stockings at Confilon.com... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!!
alba2000 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Posted December 22, 2008 thanks! I kind of guessed leg shaving might be the answer. I have fairly thin legs so the tops of the hold-ups aren't super tight on me and had wondered if that was the problem. Anyway, in the mean time I guess I'll move on to tights (pantyhose). Can't go wrong with those I'd think.
Bootking Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 If the stay up stockings don't work well, try a garter belt or pantyhose. It's all about the heel!
Dawn HH Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 I too think that wearing pantyhose would solve your problem for you. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
legs777777 Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 Hello alba2000, I'm about 5' 10" and Ionly buy my hold ups from Morrissons, and so far I have'nt had a problem with them falling down, also nice to see some one from Scotland.
legs777777 Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 Hello again alba, just to add, today being xmas, I wore a new pair of Morrissons hold ups all day, on for 12 hours, never had a problem they stayed all day, never even fixed them once, hope this may help my friend.
Cuban Nicky Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Wolfords are expensive, but brilliant. I have never had a problem with them falling down, but I always have my thighs shaved. Have a look at their website.
legs777777 Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Hello alba, second message to promote morrisons hold up stockings, new year party went on longer than expected, my holdups stayed in place for over 24 hours, why not try them, they also have a fancy lacy top.
CRabbit Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 For me, getting hold-ups right took some trial and error. The sizing on hold-ups not only increases leg length but also the width of the opening at the top of the leg. If they're not on 'snug', then perhaps go for the next size down. Cheaper ones from supermarkets (approx 3£-8£ per pair) are perhaps the best place to start then invest in some good quality ones when you've worked out the correct sizing for your leg size. Hope that helps, Chris
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