They are an instrument of torture. They make me want to scream. Confession time: I gave up tights (do you still call them panty hose?) about 15 years ago. I switched to stockings for a while but now – it’s bare legs. If I really need to wear something it will be just ankle socks or knee-highs in tight fabric. Why do I hate them so much? Well if it isn’t obvious …
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1. You Need to Be a Contortionist to Put Them on
Bending, stretching, leaning over and all the while maneuvering the most delicate of fabric. Heaven forbid that you put your fingers through them or they snag on a hang nail. And let’s not even talk about cubicles and putting them on after swimming.
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
2. They Never Stay Put
No matter how hard you try and how careful you think you are being, those damn tights never stay in the right position. I think we spend more time readjusting tights each day than actually being comfortable!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
3. No Subtlety!
I have yet to figure out a way to go about readjusting tights in a demure, subtle fashion. If you are out in public, you have no choice but to make a show of yourself to anybody within a fifteen-foot radius of your unsightly pulling and twisting!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
4. Slip Fear
This is especially strong when you are wearing a short skirt. The last thing you want to happen is for the reinforced crotch of your tights to all of a sudden be poking out low underneath the hem!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
5. So Fragile!
No matter whether you buy a cheap pair or an expensive pair, you can pretty much be assured that you are going to end up with a horrible and annoying ladder at some point in the next week or so!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
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6. People Love to Point It out
How many times in your life has somebody stood, pointed and gone “Hey! You’ve got a ladder in your tights!” Cool, thanks for bringing everyone’s attention to it!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
7. Ankle Wrinkles
One of my biggest personal pet peeves with tights is the way that they always seem to wrinkle around the ankle at some point, making your lower legs look about 85 years old!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
8. Taking Them off Isn’t Sexy
It might look cool in the movies, but taking off tights is a painstaking exercise in A: not falling over and B: not catching them on your fingernails and rendering them un-wearable!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
9. Velcro Becomes the Enemy
You can pretty much kiss goodbye to anything with Velcro being near your body when you wear tights. The fastening on an umbrella, for example, basically becomes a tights-destroying sword if it swings the wrong way!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
10. Cheap Brand Guilt
You are always tempted to go for the cheapest multi packs possible, but are faced with the temptation of going more expensive and then the subsequent guilt of either opting for rubbish tights or spending too much on goods ones that you know are going to snag anyway!
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Tights are an essential part of any woman’s wardrobe, but choosing the right ones can be tricky. There’s the temptation to go for the cheapest multi-packs, but then there’s the guilt of either opting for rubbish tights or spending too much on good ones that you know are going to snag anyway.
It’s a dilemma that many women face, and it’s something that has been dubbed ‘Cheap Brand Guilt’. This is the feeling of guilt that comes from wanting to save money but not wanting to sacrifice quality.
Tights come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and the quality can vary greatly. Cheap tights are often made of cheaper materials that are more prone to snagging and tearing. They also tend to be less durable, meaning they won’t last as long as higher quality tights.
On the other hand, higher quality tights are made from better materials and are more durable, meaning they will last longer and look better for longer. However, they often come with a higher price tag, which can lead to the feeling of ‘Cheap Brand Guilt’.
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
11. Waistband Muffin Top
Good tights might make your tummy flatter, but really they only move the muffin top up a bit further and give you an annoying roll higher up your stomach!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
12. Denier Confusion
Let’s be real, picking the right denier for your legs or your outfit can be a trickier situation than choosing what Christmas presents to get for your entire family!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
13. Hold Ups Are Even Worse
In an act of tights defiance you might have switched to hold ups for a change, only to find that they are prone to falling all the way down at the worst times, for example, at work during an important presentation!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
14. Thigh Itch!
We’ve all experienced it, that dreaded thigh itch. Thing is, if you absentmindedly try to rid yourself of the itch, the chances are that you are going to ladder the tights!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
15. Patterned Tights
Patterned tights always seem like a brilliant idea when you are in the store surrounded by cooler clothes and eager assistant, but once you get home you realize that they don’t go with anything you own and are really only suitable for younger teenagers!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
16. Skin Tone Lies!
Have you ever really found a pair of skin tone tights that truly matched your real skin? If you have, then you’re really lucky, because I have yet to discover this magical match!
Oh, where do I start? They're tight (obviously), they can be itchy, and let's not even talk about that constant struggle to keep them in place without them rolling down!
Oh yes, a world of difference! Tights are generally thicker, so you can face winter with some courage, while pantyhose are thinner and often end up tearing just when you least expect it.
You know, fashion is for everyone, and tights can be super comfortable. Plus, everyone deserves to feel the snugness – it’s not limited to just us, gals!
Absolutely! But you have to be careful because cheap doesn’t always mean cheerful – expect things like runs and uncomfortable fit. Sometimes it's worth spending a little extra for comfort.
Oh, that's one of those weird, quirky things that pop up on the internet. It's usually more of a joke or part of some silly challenge than a fashion statement. We've all done strange things for a good laugh, right?
17. Leg Hair Guilt!
So it’s the winter, you’ve let your leg hair grow out a little because A: it’s Christmas for God’s sake! And B: you need as much warmth as possible, so how dare your tights make your feel guilty about it as your see a few stray hairs popping through the sheer fabric every now and then!
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TheMisshoney69: Lol true @Jacky! @Yesenia @BrittanyBAKER .. What's the difference between tights and pantyhose ?? I thought they were the same just different names from different countries !??
ᗩᑎGEᒪᗩ: The only thing I agree with at all is about Velcro & other things possibly snagging them!
Jill: "We" don't hate tights. You hate tights. And tights and "stockings" are not the same thing.
mika: funny post. I totally get the cons but love them still, mostly the soft look they create. I even find panty hose comfortable, I was able to find my sizes - rule not too large, rather a one size smaller, then they fit just perfectly, no wrinkles. But they snag so easily, OMG.
Kris: Sar, judgmental much? Do you happen to have a mirror handy? Stop calling people jerks.
Jacky: Just wear leggings. Problem solved.
BrittanyBAKER: I thought tights were different than panty hose? These things are true,but I like the way they look anyways! :)
Balletstar13: I have thick black tights that don't snag and don't show leg hair. Best tights ever.
SarSar: Man the first couple posts are kinda judgemental all the people who posted first are jerks. Btw I only wear tights to recitals in the winter so I get the thick sweater tights they are warm and cute.
BrittanyBAKER: Panty hose are very thin and sheer, tights are a thicker material, not sheer. That's what I was taught atleast lol?! Bc I have panty hose and tights. Maybe they are all the same tho, but I didn't know lol.
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