Music Legs Sheer Lace Top Stockings with Butterfly Detailing

I absolutely love these!! I have loads of trouble buying tights because of my height (6ft) and so whenever I get a new pair it's a bit of a lottery as to whether or not they are going to fit. I'm so happy to say that these do fit and fit fantastic! They go all the way up to the top of my thighs - and without a suspender belt too!

They look really nice too. Butterfly detailing is cute and they just look really sexy!

Can't praise the fit enough. One of my very few pairs that fit without a suspender belt, and once they're up, they stay up! Just brilliant. :)

Probably the best stockings I've ever purchased, and considering they are half the price of a normal pair of stockings, that's pretty amazing.

These stunning looking stockings are beautiful. The sexy lace top, silky feel and gorgeous design all add to the quality of this product.

They are extremely comfortable to wear either on a night out, everyday, or for some saucy night time fun.The butterfly design is so cleverly entwined to the stocking that everybody thought I'd got a cool new tattoo, so it's great for someone who really wants some sexy ink but is not quite ready yet.The only problem with these sensuous stockings is that they won't be on you for long when your lover sees you wearing them!

Having had a bit of a hosiery hiccup the last time I was going to a swanky 'do', I decided to plan in advance for the next so that I could nip off for a back-up if it all went toes-up. These had caught my eye when they first came in stock, as they were just so simple and elegant, with just a touch of fun 'n' flirty to keep it interesting. I was beginning to panic, as occasion drew nearer, and these remained out of stock. Luckily, I'd signed up to get an e-mail when they came back in stock, so when I awoke to the good news sitting in my inbox, I was in there like a shot.

There were a few things I was looking for in these, and almost all of my expectations were met. Mainly, it was the aesthetics that were important: my OH's family would be there, and some I'd be meeting for the first time, so I wanted to make a good impression. This meant looking classy and basically non-hooker-ish, so my fishnet-friendly stocking stash was just not going to cut it. These are, for the most part, your average, respectable, bog-standard stocking, what I'd assume is roughly a 10 denier, sheer and smooth and exuding understated femininity. But those little butterflies add a shot of fun to the whole affair.

The butterflies are soft black flocking, and don't appear to shed very easily. They have a lovely velvety feel and are perfectly formed, even after a (hand) wash. The central one has a single, small diamanté in the middle of it, which to be honest is enough for me; I think throwing too much glitter at anything will always make it look more gaudy, and the solitary stone on each leg - the leash of lepidoptera is exactly the same on the outside of each leg - is exactly the right amount to balance fun and respectability. The lowest of the three sits less than an inch above my ankle, and the third is on the widest part of my calf, curving slightly towards the back of my leg. I feel so girly and cute with them on, whilst still having confidence that I look formal enough to pass the dreaded Relatives Inspection.

Second thing on the checklist: durability. I'm not all that gentle, and runs and ladders and tears (oh my!) are almost always on the cards. I've taken these for a test-wear to see how long I can keep them whole so I'll know if they're suitable for an all-day event like a wedding, or if they're just evening-'n'-off, as well as how many spares I should be keeping in my handbag. These lasted a full day with no rips or snags, and haven't lost shape from washing. I may still buy a spare pair just in case, but I do have faith that these won't let me down on the day.

Third issue was comfort. I have two major testing features, having both sensitive skin and rather large thighs. Nylon can make me itchy over the course of a day, and while I'd like to avoid wearing granny-tights, I'd also like to avoid clawing at my legs like some kind of louse-ridden skeeze. No reaction from these whatsoever, they're lovely and soft, very smooth, and seem to be of decent quality. The thighs issue means that the tops of stocking often dig in, leading back to the irritation, as well as making a rather unattractive double-bulge thing ruin the lines of any closer fitting skirts (and leave a hideous welty mark for later!). These are in fact suspender stockings, not hold-ups, which is a bad thing if you were thinking you could get away with not wearing a suspender belt (boo!), but a good thing from the fit point of view. The tops are soft and stretchy, very detailed lace with no visible flaws or unfinished edges. I do find that they try to roll down on me, which means someone with thighs that are smaller than the average tree trunk will certainly not be able to keep them up without a belt, and even I find they only stay up without it as long as I move like a slow-mo mime.

The final issue was fit. I'm a shorty-pants, barely a sneeze above 5'2", and frequently stocking are so long that I have the edges tucked into my panties and still get Nora Batty ankles. This is not the most attractive look, let me tell you! These come about 2/3 of the way up my thigh and then feel perfectly stretched. They might be able to be pulled a little higher - they're certainly not taut at full stretch - but I don't know if that's possible without putting a finger through it. As such, I'd say these aren't made for the taller chicks out there, but the 'average' types should be fine, and us vertically-challenged ladies get to add a touch of glitz to our glamour.

These have definitely passed the test-drive test. They're gorgeous, fit me beautifully, and are so comfortable I'll be able to focus all my energy on bemoaning my high-heel-abused dancing feet. High quality, high fashion, and all for the same price as a pair of boring old high-street stockings. Not bad at all!