spots

Substitute hosier

I had a substitute hosier this week. This is my friend TR. She was wearing Marks and Spencer tights and I was wearing trousers. The gorgeous spotted pattern was bold and extremely eye catching which is why I had to add them to the blog. 

Spotted again

I am spotted again. I do like a spot pattern, I don’t know it but as soon as I’ve got on a pair of spotted tights, a sense of relief passes over me. The pattern never disappoints on a spot hosiery and the bigger the bettter.

These are from my China batch, yes them again. I told you I had bought loads! A lovely silky sheer feel to them and in this case a brilliant large spot design.

Spots in a Row

What a treat, spots in a row! This pair is from my China batch. Coming up to operation time , my belly was bloated and the only tights comfortable enough for me to wear were brand new pairs.

The spots on these are big and quite fun. The stocking of sheer variety. Problems occurred later in the day when they got a bit tighter around the stomach region and they fell a bit.

Next Next spots

Next Next spots are me third offering from my treasures I got a week ago. The spots are fairly large and against the tan/natural background they stood out really well. They were described at work as a daring pair of tights but they obviously hadn’t been witness to my numerous other offerings which I do consider daring and wacky and out of this world. With a reinforced toe they were comfortable and I have been chuffed to bits with this magical hoarde I bought.

“Oroblu Miss”ed me

Over the Summer months I’ve “Oroblu Miss”ed me looking at all the beautiful hosiery I could buy. Granted Summer probably isn’t the season for tights so the range of designs has been a bit sparse. I did manage to grab some out of season specials so all was not lost.

I got these out and look at the detail! A dotted waist band and a faux panty line for modesty, just in case you’ve spend all your money on silly expensive tights and none on knickers. I was impressed a nice, flash touch I thought.

These are Oroblu “Miss” tights with a clever barbed wire design made up of spots and stripes and a polka dot garter pattern with a bow round the back just to add a little more femininity.

They were lovely. Great design, hidden specials and they felt smooth and silky due to their sheer quality.

I did get a shock at the end of the day. My dress was silky and lined but I found some snags in them… Here on the left leg. I don’t remember them when I put them on and because they are such a well made hosiery I don’t remember having to pull them up either. I must, I must moisturise my hands. It’s the only thing I can muster that could possibly cause this damage, dry skin!

Oroblu floral ladders

The weather went cold AGAIN last week and I had to break into my secret stash and wear these marvellous holdups. Oroblu, Extase, a “tulle-based lace effect stay-up stockings.” With “a delicate, vertical floral pattern alternates with polka dots.”

“Finished with an elegant lace top.”

They were fantastic. They looked great and they stayed up all day. The pattern is very pretty and with a bit of shuffling, I suppose you could rotate them round and make them seem like you have several different pairs of tights. You know one day the flowers are on the side, the next the ladder, polka dots are there instead.

Tienga!

Tienga tights by Jonathan Aston are becoming my favourite tights. This season I’ve worn them three times! Today, back in November  when I only just mentioned a repeat wear and then way, way back at the beginning of the season in September when it was a new wear.

I stand by my original thoughts and the pattern is absolutely fab! What can I say? They catch the eye. The pattern is clear and different and fun. They’re comfortable, don’t slip or move, aren’t too tight around my belly and they have a good grip on the legs which make them so sturdy. I always do a double take when I see my reflection and to be honest I even look just for the sake of it!

Cette Fun Valencia

Cette Fun Valencia, a pair of lovely patterned tights with dots and leaves spiralling around and down the leg.

Comfortable and a great design.

Repeat Offenders

A double dose of repeat offenders.

So yesterday I had on Pamela Mann spotty tights last seen on this post and I thought I’d sit in the car and enjoy them.

These tights have been washed and a warranted a repeat wear to demonstrate if there was any shrinkage. Not much shrinkage, the tights unworn still looked like they were made for someone that was 6 foot (I am a measly 5 foot) but I didn’t feel as much gravity wrinkling. My thinking being that there is a little bit of shrink but this just made them feel a bit more comfortable and sturdy.

Today’s gem is this pair of tights originally from this post about the warmest tights in the world

and I still think they are. Unlike the Pamela Manns, these still show quite a bit of excess on my tiny legs. So as you can see from the main picture I own the warmest pair of hosiery in the world and also the warmest looking dog too.

Last of the bargains

Last of the bargains from my Tesco haul and I must say the last two pairs, this one and the last one, have been a surprise wear. Even though  a bit long on the gusset area the tights on the legs have felt very supported and sturdy. I was never conscious of any falling down and the wrinkling was to a minimum. Very comfortable and the suction feeling when on was just right, no squashed toes.

Lastly, to brighten up my day I noticed all the spots I had on!