Our readers have asked us this question often: What brand of (no-pills, please!) black stockings or tights do you prefer?
But, in order to diversify the recommendations a bit, we asked BCP readers what kind of tights they love to wear most.
Ready to hear?
A few of you shared my affinity for Esatto, but the overwhelming favorite of the BCP audiences was Memoi, followed by Melas.
“Memoi…killer!”
Some of you were specific in regards to which Memoi is your favorite. A bunch of you recommended the 90 Denier Firm Fit Collection ($9.99). Others liked the Velvet Touch 80 Denier ($7.99) version. Others love the ribbed versions for a little extra style (this is a thinner rib ($8.25) and this is a thicker knit tight ($11.70) that’s great for really cold days with boots). You can also find the shaping tights (with a thick waistband) on sale over here.
“Melas for the win! Hands down!”
Melas ($6.49) also got loads of love from the BCP audience. Really loads. You can also get a 6-pack here.
So there we have the most popular. But there are some other favorites too!
Lots of us grew up in DKNY and Hue and they still have a lot of enthusiastic fans. The crowd picks are the DKNY Super Opaque tights ($16) and the Hue Blackout Tights ($11 – on special today). On the Hue: “Thick and last forever! Size down they run big.”
Spanx is a great pick for those special occasions when you want extra control. Here’s the 60 denier ($28) and this High Waist version ($38). One of you loves the reversible color tights. ($34).
Levante’s 80 Denier Tights which are made in Italy ($15.75) are a great premium pick too.
Finally, there are some brands that have just one or two mentions but are still worth sharing.
Like in the UK? One reader was really enthusiastic about Marks and Spencer. “They never rip and are comfy!”
Another likes the Yummie brand tights at Costco (also available here. $11 for 2). If you live near a Primark store, you can nab a great deal on tights there too, says another reader (not available online). Another liked Nordstrom’s store brand tights ($15) and yet another says about Gap Opaque tights, “They’re so, so good. They never rip and they survive the dryer.”
There are also votes for H&M Tights (“The higher the denier, the better,” prices vary), Wolford ($50, definitely a luxury brand), Berkshire ($11), Hipstik Lace Top Tights ($32), Commando ($40), No Nonsense ($18.99 for pack of 3), and Uniqlo’s Heattech Tights ($7.90 on sale) “No control top but thick and lasts forever.”
Lastly, there’s a Sireco fan (sold in Jewish stores but hard to find); another likes these by Simply Vera Wang, sold at Kohls, and finally, the Theatrical Dance Tights from Discount Dance Supply ($6). Interesting!
Did we miss any? What do you love? Share specifics below. And remember: we want those no-pill good quality comfy ones you actually like to wear!
And a vote for Hue's 80-dene
Oh, try to correct and it posts! Anyway, Hue's 80 den compression tight are great– no pills, and the light compression is very nice for various needs.
Recommendations for ribbed thick tights for girls who need extra width?
You missed the me moi girls tights for ladies! So good and so cheap!
I wear tights that you mentioned above and they pill a lot, they look awful :-(. And no I don’t put them in the dryer (I wash them in a mesh bag on cool then line-dry them). I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong if others like them and I’m assuming they don’t have that issue?
We can pretty much vouch for our own recommendations, but there’s no way for us to know exactly how each reader-recommended brand wears. If you’re not happy with the brand you have, at least there’s some nice other options to try!
What about maternity tights?
My goodness those are hard to find a well-fitted pair!
I love the memoi velvet touch for maternity! Better than the maternity ones, they fit so well and so comfortable!
Same here!!! much better than any maternity tights – but if it starts getting uncomfortable you need to size up – i have worn xl at the end and i’m usually a medium
We have a post on maternity solutions for tights here:
https://betweencarpools.com/stockings-tights-solutions-for-when-youre-expecting/
Please!!!!Make a post about beige tights please!!! The company tights I’ve been wearing for over 25 years stopped manufacturing. Im tightsless.! Very particular. Must have a crutch part on top. Not just a seam.
Thanks in advance
Please help me find maternity tights, the regular memoi in l/ xl is still too uncomfortable.
Thanks
Check out this post: https://betweencarpools.com/stockings-tights-solutions-for-when-youre-expecting/
The MELAS waistband is very comfortable if you get the regular type (not the shaper). I wear them straight through my pregnancies and they grow with me. And I carry really big!!
Strangely my tights rarely pill ( I own several of the brands listed above – they rip before they pill!)
But! For some reason the same brand tights I buy for my daughters can pill after even one wear! I usually buy memoi or butterfly brand for them. It’s just ridiculous how disposable they seem. Sometimes I stick them in the drawer inside out on purpose so the pill-y part is inside and my younger one won’t even notice or isn’t so sensory and doesn’t mind. But am I the only one here with this issue?! The only reason I could think of for this was that since they play on the floor maybe the tights rub to much on carpet and causes pilling? Please advise !
Agreed! Would love to hear a solution!
Hanes have always been my favorite, they don’t pill and they dont get baggy.
My sister will only wear the Walmart brand (George I think)
Can not believe my favorite brand is not on this list!!!
FLORENCE tights are the number 1 best tights!! Thick and cozy! Great strech, never see through! Sooo comfy! Best control top and never pills !
I think a lot of people would benefit from checking out my blog at hosieryandsockoutlet.com that discusses how to pick tights and all sorts of other helpful tips etc… I actually have a blog specifically about the Melas vs. Memoi black opaque tights.
I actually like the Target brand opaque tights! I don’t like control top tights. These don’t pill and are very comfortable and having varying levels of denier