by @Peitho , 15th Apr 2021
Gabriella Plus Size Lace Top Sheer Hold Ups
Now I fully admit… I have big thighs, there is a lot of muscle from an outdoor physical job and a lifetime spent riding horses as well as a layer of cellulite from chocolate bars and Chinese takeaways. I am a little over 5’8’’ so fairly tall and pretty leggy with it, a size 14 long in jeans but always go for the plus size in stockings and hold-ups because they generally have a bit more stretch in the length and it sometimes avoids the hold-up muffin top look on the thighs.
With these, sadly this is not the case. I like to wear hold-ups and stockings high on my legs, it just looks better but pulled up high the tight seam at the base of the lace was definitely too tight and the lace top just rolls down… on one leg. The stockings themselves don’t move down but the lace top on one leg refused to stay in place. The other side weirdly did stay up apart from the very top fringe but there was still an indent at the tight seam point. Basically, they didn’t look good and certainly not flattering.
The material on the legs felt nice but first wearing and a ladder appeared at the back so overall I definitely would not recommend these to tall or plus sized ladies.
I do struggle with hold-ups generally, more often than not, too short or too tight. I have one pair that are perfect and I’ve had for years, long length and fit with perfect, no muffin smoothness. Please stock Prague hold ups Lovehoney because I would much rather buy from you!
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Pros: Very little
Cons: Unflattering, too short, muffin top thighs
Bottom Line: Going back to the brands that work for me