null Tights long enough to fit Giraffe. Bought same tights last year,reasonable fit. Bought them again this year far too big,not fit for purpose. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has tested over 30 tights in recent years, including eight new styles this year alone. When testing, our analysts use standardized testing methods and specialized machinery to gauge different performance and durability factors. Plus, each style is also assessed by a group of consumer testers in their day-to-day lives. In all, we evaluated more than 16 ,000 data points to make these choices. Here are a few of the things we tested and considered during our evaluations: wico Okay but maybe size up These are quite nice tights but although I bought them in medium, which should be plenty big enough going by the size chart, I find them rather uncomfortable around the waist and tummy area. jrllsls Heavenly tights; not sure about lifespan These tights are wonderful. My only reservation is how long they will last. There are signs of unravelling around the waistband, and they do snag. However, they are my favourite wardrobe item right now. Tights are a staple for every fall and winter wardrobe, but sometimes they can drive you crazy. There’s nothing worse than noticing a run on a new pair of tights, fussing with a waistband that just won’t stay put or pulling up sagging tights every few minutes. That’s why it’s crucial to find a pair that’s comfortable, good looking and made to last. But with so many options on the market, it can feel next to impossible to find the right option.

Net21 Very comfortable Very soft and comfortable, but if you are looking for warm best with thermals Stretch & Recovery: We cut swatches from each pair of tights, marking them with a set measurement, and stretch each swatch before clamping in place for a few hours. We then unclamp the fabric, allowing it to rest first for a minute before recording any changes and then re-measure after an hour. This is done to mimic real life wear, simulating whether your tights will stretch out from long-term wear. null Fleece lined tights Fleece lined tights great for cooler days, I wear them with long jumper or under a skirt or dress

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