While living in a sorority house in college was both a blessing and a curse, I miss the days when I could turn to one of my roommates to help me pick my outfits. Ellen Hoffman, Insider Reviews Executive Editor Like Spanx's tights, Commando's also hold up very well to frequent wears and machine washings. This pair is extra opaque (which adds warmth) and has a high-waist control top that's impressively dig-free at the stomach for all-day comfort. Even at their full price of $38 a pair, I still consider them a great value buy for women like me who wear tights on most winter days. I bought my first pair of Commando tights at a sample sale in Chelsea years ago for maybe $20. ![]() Shop at Nordstrom External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." Samantha Crozier, Style & Beauty Editor, Insider Reviews However, I have had my pair for over a year and still no ripping, which is a major feat for a pair of tights. Plus, even the options without a control top still have a bit of compression around the waist, which makes wearing them over the course of a long work day a little uncomfortable. While the tights are by no means overly scratchy, you definitely can tell that they're not made from plush cotton. When you're working with materials that are originally designed for "ballistics and climbing equipment," you can't expect the softest textiles. And while I don't recommend putting dumbbells in your tights, I have tried poking them with scissors and marveled at the fact that they didn't rip.īut the extreme durability comes with a bit of a price when it comes to comfort. Their ads feature videos of people running scissors along the tights, poking them with the sharp end of stiletto heels, and even filling them with weights before lifting them off the ground. The brand's main focus is creating tights that don't rip, no matter what you put them through. If unerring durability is your main concern, Sheertex is your best bet. Shop at Sheertex External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user." ![]() Malarie Gokey, Insider Reviews Deputy Editor I sized up in these tights because I knew they'd be form-fitting, and I'm glad I did. The fabric is strong and densely black, which I like - I've never been fond of tights that are nearly sheer. The Spanx tights are ideal for fancier occasions or for wearing slim-fit dresses that show any extra pudge you have around the middle. Spanx makes a very similar pair of tights for expecting moms too! - Ellen Hoffman, Insider Reviews Executive Editor I buy two new pairs at the beginning of every fall - it is $56 incredibly well spent. ![]() I wear and wash them many, many times throughout the season and am consistently impressed by how well they hold up compared to tights from other brands. The Tight-End Tights are a true workhorse in my fall and winter wardrobe since they never rip, never pill, and hold me in in all the right places, without suffocating me in the process. Shop at Spanx External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."
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