Reviews Page 1 - Gabriella Melia Mock Suspender Opaque Tights

I have a huge weakness for hosiery, especially quirky and unusual designs. I love my patterned tights and find them absolutely invaluable on colder days (probably about 80% of the year in Britain).

Patterned tights are brilliant for adding a finishing touch to an outfit, whether that's day or evening wear.

These tights were no different and I fell in love with them immediately. The packet was simple and classy, with a good product image showing the tights off well.

I'm 5ft2 and I bounce between a size 6 - 8, but have relatively large thighs and bum from horse riding. Following the size chart for these I received a size small.

Putting the tights on seemed a bit of a mission as at one point they refused to go up higher than just above my knees. With a bit of careful rolling, I had managed to get them up fully. They fitted comfortably, and the gusset had air holes in to give more comfort.

The thickness of the bottom half of the tights is great, adds a bit more warmth but also makes them a bit hardier and less prone to laddering. The lace design around the mock suspender part seems the most delicate, and by evening time I did notice a few of the small holes on the top section of lace effect had torn and 'joined up'. I'm not sure whether this was from when I was pulling the tights on, wear, something had caught them, or if my slightly larger thighs refused to remain within the tights?

Fortunately the holes are only noticeable upon close inspection, the rest of the tights held up well and looked fantastic.

I'm considering buying a medium pair as well to see if this gives me a larger diamond shape where the 'suspenders' are meant to end. Also to see if this stops the lace effect getting damaged.

I absolutely adore these tights and would thoroughly recommend them.

When these tights appeared on the testers list, I loved them and just had to buy myself a pair. Unfortunately, they've not worked out.

They come in nice packaging with a model pictured wearing them on the front and a brief description of their features (in 10 different languages) and washing instructions on the back.

Upon first inspection, the make quality is good and the material used for the opaque sections is excellent, Lots of stretch, while remaining opaque and a really lovely feel. Very smooth and feel like they would stand up to a lot of wear. The lace mock suspender bit is not quite so good, it is more delicate (unsurprisingly since thinner) but also has less stretch.

I am just over 5'8'' and wear a size 14L in jeans, therefore I ordered the Large (14-16). Unfortunately, these are simply not long enough for me. Pulled as high as possible, the suspender lace is only just above my knees. And though the opaque section above will reach to my waist, the crotch is fixed very low. I also feel, if they did stretch longer, the lace sections would feel tight around my thighs.

I think if you are a petite lady you will love these tights. The design is great and the material for the opaque parts is excellent. Though I would recommend sizing up. If you are tall, you may struggle.

Sadly, I am having to return these and am replacing them with a pair of Pretty Polly tights that, despite stating a smaller size, I expect to fit better!