Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has the same problem...I'm 5'10" and I struggle to find stockings that are long enough, they usually end up just above my knees! And if I'm wearing heels it is worse! I've tried some of the dreamgirl plus size ones (I'm a size 16) and they were just terrible!
Any ideas?
The best option is a speciality store/website like Long Tall Sally's or Tall Girls, although neither have much of a selection. Or stalk the Lidl's website until they have some on sale (assuming you can then get into a store). Maybe it's German/European sizing, but they tend to work better for me. (Only 5'9", but mostly leg.) I've gotten away with 'tall' sizes at some high street stores, but it's hit or miss, even at the same store.
Or maybe take a chance on these if your legs are thin. I got them on a sale, don't know if it was a bad, mis-sized bunch or what, but they were very long and very thin. I put measurements in my review on the page.
Hi Rose hip, thanks for the tips. I am not blessed with slim legs unfortunately! On the high street I've found Marks and Spencers Luxury range in a 'large' works for me - theyre more than long enough - however the choice isn't very wide!
Found this with a bit more selection, Lainglesa. The brands seem to be mostly European, which makes sense given the differences in the populations' sizes/shapes.
http://www.mytights.com/gb/specialist/extra-tall.html
I have the same problem, I'm 5'11". I've bought stockings from this company and found them fairly well priced and quick service. They have both tall and fuller figure stockings.
http://www.stockingsdirect.co.uk/taller-collection.html
http://www.stockingsdirect.co.uk/fuller-figure.html
Hi Lainglesa, I recently bought these from LH http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=13860 and as a guy who is 6ft or just under they fit me perfectly! I have just yesterday left a review of them on the site! They are very sexy and comfy on. Hope you don't mind a bit of input from a guy!!
I'm a bloke and when I need stockings (not very often nowadays) I buy Levante ones in size 4 which fit me fine (I'm about 5' 10"). They're really good quality and not stupid expensive like Wolford or Falke.
KinkyKev wrote:
Hi Lainglesa, I recently bought these from LH http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=13860 and as a guy who is 6ft or just under they fit me perfectly! I have just yesterday left a review of them on the site! They are very sexy and comfy on. Hope you don't mind a bit of input from a guy!!
Thanks for the input - of course I don't mind input from a guy! Thanks very much, you must understand how hard it is to judge if they'll fit from the images given!
sharry wrote:
I have the same problem, I'm 5'11". I've bought stockings from this company and found them fairly well priced and quick service. They have both tall and fuller figure stockings.
http://www.stockingsdirect.co.uk/taller-collection.html
http://www.stockingsdirect.co.uk/fuller-figure.html
Brilliant - never seen this site before, thank you!
The best stockings that I've found are from the big supermarkets' range. I have bought some hold ups from the George brand for good value and they are the only ones to have fit well for me!
I adore Lovehoney's range but unfortunately they don't fit well, personally. I have a couple that look stunning on but don't sit for long. >.<
Let us know how you get on in your search. I know that there are quite a few people with the same issue as yours. Good luck.
x X x wrote:
The best stockings that I've found are from the big supermarkets' range. I have bought some hold ups from the George brand for good value and they are the only ones to have fit well for me!
I adore Lovehoney's range but unfortunately they don't fit well, personally. I have a couple that look stunning on but don't sit for long. >.<
Let us know how you get on in your search. I know that there are quite a few people with the same issue as yours. Good luck.
Will do! Thanks!