October 20, 2007
Colored and Patterned Tights in Plus-Sizes
Colored and Patterned Tights in Plus-Sizes 
by Elegant Plus at Elegant Plus Magazine
| Plus-size tights can be some of the hardest items to find, especially over Queen sizes and especially in colors other than basic black. Fun patterns like diamonds or fishnets, you’re kidding right? But every fashionista knows that colored tights not only keep you toasty warm as a layering piece in fall and winter, but also can make an outfit go from ho-hum to fabulous. Plus, tights really are a must-have under wide-calf boots since they hold up better than finer weight hosiery.
Sizing is always a challenge with some manufacturers opting for the classic hosiery height and weight charts and others using dress sizes. Height and weight chart sizing can be tricky with plus-size pears needing usually to go up at least one size from what the weight chart indicates, due to carrying a majority of their weight on the bottom half. Sizing charts that follow dress or pant sizes usually are closer in size for all plus body types Here are a few of our favorite spots for colored or patterned tights to fit curvaceous, full-figured legs. 1. We Love ColorsTopping the list is a fabulous shop called “We Love Colors”….. and boy do they! They have 45 colors to choose from in their plus-size solid opaque and fishnet tight lines, plus eleven tie-dye colors and even striped tights for the wilder and more adventurous curvy cutie. Their sizing chart goes up to a 4X which is determined by height and weight charts. This shop gets 5 stars for variety and a realistic size range. 2. One Stop PlusOne Stop Plus gets our vote not for color or pattern variety so much as size range. With colored tights available in season at a very reasonable price, this shop regularly stocks opaque tights in sizes up to 6X. While the usual black, brown and navy blue are reliably available here in fall and winter months we’ve also spotted hues like crimson red, pearly gray and hunter green in the mix from time to time. Worth a stop if you are a larger or super-size diva. 3. TorridWho could leave the trendy plus retailer Torrid off the list when talking about fashionable and stylish leg wear? This is THE shop that can be counted on to keep up with the latest ultra-trendy trends in plus-sizes. Right now this translates to fishnets, footless tights in lace, patterns, metallics and stripes, sexy thigh highs and, of course, curve smoothing Spanx. Sizing varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but most fit up to a size 4X. |
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6 Comments on Colored and Patterned Tights in Plus-Sizes »
October 24, 2007
Lisa @ 5:32 pm:
I love wearing tights in the colder months. I am definately checking out these websites to add to my collection.
October 31, 2007
Marie @ 6:57 pm:
They don’t carry colors really, but the BEST place to get black tights that don’t run is Danskin. They have plus-sizes up to 4X. I wear them all winter long here in cold, cold Chicago, as an extra layer under both pants and skirts. I usually can get through a whole winter on three pairs. Much cheaper than most thinner tights out there, considering how often those tend to run and get holes.
November 14, 2007
Ann @ 9:45 pm:
I don’t think I would agree about We Love Color’s size range being realistic. Have you tried them? I found them to be the worst item I have ever spent money on. Their tights do not stretch, they sag at the ankles, and the crotch never went where it was supposed to. I bought a pair in 3x and a pair in 4x both fit the same way. Not worth the money, when I can find stuff at Target and Wal Mart for Cheaper that fits better.
November 16, 2007
Tiffany @ 11:00 am:
I too got on the WeLoveColors bandwagon and found it to be very disappointing as far as tights go. They were way to long and they have no nylon-lycra so that means no stretch. I did however like the Fishnets in plus sized because they do stretch. Buyer beware-Not ideal for short plus size fashionista’s.
January 29, 2008
Diana Lundelius @ 10:43 pm:
Your recommendation for We Love Colors was a BUST!! They don’t have ANYTHING in size 1X. You should have checked them out before recommending them. What a disappointment…
January 30, 2008
elegantplusmagazine @ 3:14 pm:
Diana,
We are sorry you are dispointed with We Love Colors which carries tights up to size 4X. This article was written in October (see publication date at top) at the beginning of the tight selling season. Size 1X is a very popular size and appears to have sold out in the interim. Sizes 2-4X are still available, and 1X may come back into stock.