Are you still looking for the perfect pair of tights that don’t pinch or slip? Well, look no further! We’ve chosen our favorite tights for curvy women from these 5 brands.
The perfect tights for curvy women are not always easy to find. They either pinch, cut at the belly, don’t fit right, or break after only one use. So that you no longer have to deal with the hassle of searching, we have compiled the 5 best tights brands. There is something for everyone!
(Illustration: Nina Cosford)
1. Heist Studios
Since 2015, Heist has been campaigning for women to no longer have to struggle with ill-fitting tights. They have created innovative tights that neither cut nor roll down and are guaranteed to fit all day. In addition, the material is stronger than that of conventional brands and is made of recycled yarn. You can choose between two different waistband heights and sizes up to 52 cm. Another plus: Nude tights are available in seven different colors – because Nude is a different color for everyone!
Aside from tights, Heist also offers great underwear and shapewear.
2. Snag
Snag is a brand dedicated to providing comfortable and stylish tights for anyone who wants to wear them regardless of size, shape, age, or gender. Snag doesn’t want to be defined as a plus size brand because their goal is to make tights for everyone, not just a particular group of people. They offer a variety of affordable options ranging in patterns, colors, style, material, and cut.
3. Hanes
Hanes is a classic American brand for basic apparel and sportswear. They offer a wide range of items including tights in various colors, styles, cuts and materials. The tights are made up of spandex and nylon to assure a comfortable fit and the sizing goes up to 4X. The stretchy material makes it easy to move around in and feel comfortable for long wear.
4. Spanx
Spanx is an iconic brand known for its high-quality, tight fitted products like leggings, underwear, tights, bras, activewear, and more. Spanx are a staple in American pop culture and are best known for solving wardrobe malfunctions. They offer different cuts, styles, colors, patterns, and sizing to guarantee a pleasant experience.
5. Berkshire
Berkshire offers an affordable collection of tights for curvy women that range in color, material, fit, and cut. Made of nylon and spandex, the tights provide a stretchy waistband and cooling fibers for a comfortable fit. Berkshire offers various materials for a different texture and effect on the body like a smoothing, velvety, sheer, silky, or cooling look and feel.
German model, Verena Prechtl, shows off her favorite tights for curvy and tall women in an Instagram video. She includes some great brands, including some we mentioned, Snag Tights and Heist Studios.
Edited and translated by April Verite.
