Kix'ies Thigh Highs Honeycomb Hold Ups

I'd had it. I could no longer stand hold ups that didn't hold up. Curious after watching a clip featuring a few of Lovehoney's employees road testing Kixies, I found myself adding a pair to my basket.

Since getting my hands on these I no longer pause after every step to yank up my leg lingerie. These are amazing! It doesn't matter what or who I'm doing, these miraculously stay in place. No, I'm not sh*ting you! I wasn't convinced there was such a thing as hold ups which didn't slip either, but as I sit writing this review I can safely say there is - Kix'ies.

At 5ft 3inches, a size 8 and a pear shape, I carry most my weight on my bums and thighs. I ordered a size A and they fit like a glove. As soon as I put them on they felt secure without being too tight that I was subjected to the thigh overlap.

After getting more than a thumps up wearing these for my other half, I forgot to take them off. The morning after the night before I did a double take. My Kixies were still in place. Now if that isn't proof of their ability to stay up, well frankly I don't know what is.

So what's the secret? Three strips of silicone and an elastic band. May sound excessive but these necessary supports are cleverly concealed behind a design feature.

Washing these beauties consists of swirling them in some cold water before leaving to drip dry. Simple, just like the packaging. A cardboard sleeve which can widely be recycled.

My advice is to buy as many pairs as you can. You'll honestly never find anything better in the stocking department.

Kixies arrive in a cardboard sleeve as most stockings do. The sleeve has the brand name, a picture of the models legs featuring your chosen design and an animation of a lady on the front. There's no half-naked skinny model in sight, so I felt comfortable right away with my choice. The back of the sleeve shows a size guide explaining the heights, weights and thigh circumference that each pair of Kixies should fit. Inside the sleeve, the hold-ups were sealed inside a plastic packet and wrapped around a piece of card to maintain their shape.

My first impressions were that these stockings were gorgeous, even off the body. I think they're excellently made and feel of a wonderful quality, so I don't think I'll have any issues with them tearing. I've found them to last several wears so far, which is great as most stockings only last a couple of sessions max. They're not the cheapest option available at Lovehoney, but they're honestly the best hold-ups that I've ever purchased, and now they're on sale they're an absolute bargain.

I purchased the size A as I'm 5ft and a size four to six with a 15" thigh circumference. I've found issues with many stockings, especially those that are one-size fits most as they are usually for too long for my short legs. I really like that these are sized as I've finally found gorgeous hold-ups that actually fit. This size fits me absolutely perfectly, ending between my mid and upper thigh, with plenty of stretch remaining to fit the remainder of the height suggestions. The silicone bands around the top of the stocking hold them securely in place and are surprisingly strong, lasting hours at a time without so much as a slip.

My favourite thing about Kixies is that they don't cause the dread squashed/bulging thigh effect. They are tight-fitting, but they manage to slim the legs rather than squashing them together. There's no thunder thighs wrapped in nylon where these hold-ups are concerned. They are some of the comfiest hold-ups I've ever had the pleasure of wearing and I'd happily wear them every time I'm wearing lingerie that requires some stockings. These Honeycomb Kixies give me a huge confidence boost and I think they look particularly great when paired with plainer chemises, as it adds something extra to the outfit.

Overall, I'm really gutted that these are being discontinued as I'm not sure what I'm going to buy from now on when I need a new pair. I'm hoping something similar turns up in the near future as I can't go back to the days of one-size fits all stockings!

I have had hold-ups from many reputable brands in the past, but they all shared the disadvantage of not holding up very well without suspenders (they would roll down).

Kix'ies are sized more specifically than "one size fits all" or /M/L, and as such are the best fitting hold-ups I've ever owned.

They feel well made and sturdy, with a strong plastic coating to anchor them in place. They only required adjusting once in the day (which included walking into town and hours of a train journey) after putting them on in the morning and felt comfortable all day. No rolling down, no laddering, these are a well-made, well thought out design.

Also they come in a variety of designs and look awesome, I will definitely be buying more Kix'ies in the future. The variety of sizes make Kix'ies great for everyone, now all shapes and sizes can enjoy hold-ups that stay up.