Hanes Silk Reflections Women’s Lace Top Thigh High

I’m a mid-20s college student and I wear these almost every day, whenever I wear skirts/dresses. I’ve worn other brands, such as Nordstrom brand, that fall down after one wear, or are severely laddered following a tiny snag or wear in the toes. Nothing can ruin the day more than throwing away a new pair of nylons!Durability. I can make Hanes’ thigh highs last at least six or seven wears before the silicon bands turn white and start to slip. The nylon, while not quite as sheer as the Nordstom brand, is durable and can withstand numerous small snags. They rarely ladder and the toes can withstand pretty good wear as well. I do treat them like priceless heirlooms, though, by wearing gloves while putting them on, not touching them during the day, and keeping them in zip lock bags in my hosiery drawer when not in use.Sizing. I am 5’5″ and vary between 130-140lb. The A/B size fits perfectly. The band might be on the snug side (not a bad thing) but the C/D size is much too long with only a little more room in the thigh. C/D gathers at my ankles.Colour. I have very pale olive-toned skin on my legs. I’ve worn all five colours available. – “Jet” is a true black that is sheer and suitable for black-hemmed skirts. – “Barely black” is a warm, smokey off-black that is suitable for black- or brown-hemmed skirts. – “Barely there” is a caramel-tone nude that is too dark for me. Suitable for light skirts. – “Little color” is lighter and cooler than “Barely there,” almost like dark camel or something – it’s a good tan colour for me and suitable for light skirts. – “Travel buff” is almost a perfect match for my tanless thighs, a very light white-ish sand colour.Overall, these are the best middle-range priced thigh highs you can get. They are a good mix of quality, colour, and durability.

I like to wear thigh highs in the summer time because my legs get really cold inside the office. I don’t like pantyhose because they’re not comfortable around my middle. (Is it just me, or are black tights much more comfortable and flattering around the tummy than pantyhose??)DURABILITY: Anyhow, I have purchased about 8 pairs of these. I’ve tried some other brands, but I find that these Hanes are the best in terms of staying up. I have only once had a problem with the thigh high sliding down my leg as I walked down the street (which was incredibly embarrassing!!), and I realized that what happened was the top of the stocking was folded inside itself, so the silicone wasn’t touching my leg.Otherwise, I’ve been able to wear these stockings out. I wash them in a mesh bag and then hang dry. I wear each pair about once a week, and they last forever. I have only had a few stockings that ripped to the point that I couldn’t wear them. I do not have problems with runs, and I’m a little surprised by that. My desk at work has a little nail protruding, and I know that I hit it a few times as I’m crossing my leg — but the stockings just get a little hole, and it does not spread out into a run.COLORS: I am fair skinned, and I like to get either the “Barely There” (which looks like lightly tanned skin) or “Travel Buff” (which looks like untanned skin. I tried the “Little Color” but was very disappointed. That shade is too white (and again, I’m fair skinned to begin with), and it looked too unnatural. I wouldn’t recommend that shade if you’re trying to have the stocking blend into your skin, because if it looks too white on my pasty skin, I can’t imagine that it would look natural on anyone!

Have ordered many times and every time is delivered on time and as advertised.

There’s stay up even in hot weather. Would recommend

These thigh highs stay up 100%. Get the ones with the narrow (about 1″) band at the top. The thigh highs with the wider band (about 3″ or so) do not stay up as well. At least, that’s been my experience. I have to wear a garter belt with those.