The Vertical Stripe Pantyhose by Leg Avenue are available only in one-size-fits-most. The packaging states that the one size is best suited for those within the weight bracket of 90-160lbs. I’m slightly above the highest number in that bracket but I’ve had good experiences with the one-size-fits-most pantyhose in the past.



The pantyhose arrived in a thin cardboard package. The front of the package states the company name, product name, and has a photo of a model wearing the tights. The back of the packaging has the same photo, as well as the care instructions, material composition, and company contact information. The packaging is cute but I do not find it ideal for storing the pantyhose when they are not being worn. I prefer keeping my pantyhose in my sock/stocking drawer.

Inside of the cardboard packaging the pantyhose are wrapped around a thin piece of cardboard and surrounded by plastic. The pantyhose are 100% nylon and they are very stretchy in both width and length (like most pantyhose are).

I’ve taken measurements of the pantyhose laying flat. If you need additional measurements, please send me a message and I will get them for you.

Waistband width unstretched: 7 ¼ inches
Waistband width stretched as much as I could: 24 inches
Waistband thickness: 1 ¼ inches
Length of pantyhose unstretched: 38 inches
Length of pantyhose stretched: well over 60 inches (can only stretch my arms so far)

The waistband to the pantyhose is a solid black, double layer of material. The top 9 ½ inches of the pantyhose are a solid black colour. The more you need to stretch this part of the pantyhose, the more sheer it becomes. Below the solid colour, the rest of the pantyhose have vertical stripes. These stripes are ½ inch unstretched.

I was really excited to receive these pantyhose because I figured that if they don’t look fabulous with a skirt for everyday wear, I could always use them for Halloween (Beetlejuice anyone?). I have thicker legs and thighs and I was hoping the vertical stripes would give my legs a slimmer look to them.

My biggest fear with buying one-size-fits-most pantyhose is that the waistband is going to be too constricting. Fortunately for me, the waistband stretches nicely and I was able to fit comfortably into the waistband. I’m 5’6 and I was able to pull the pantyhose up just above my belly button. The length worked for me but if your more than a couple inches taller than me, you may find they are too short in length.



Putting the pantyhose on is easy. You will need to make sure the lines are running straight up your leg because if you don’t the stripes can start looking wavy. Once I had the lines adjusted, I didn’t need to do any more adjusting while wearing them. All pantyhose have the potential to snag though these pantyhose are not as thin as others I have worn in the past. While putting the pantyhose on, my fingernails didn’t snag the material once. The toe area of the pantyhose is reinforced and there is no lining in the crotch area of the stockings.

The packaging states that the pantyhose should be hand washed in warm water and drip dried. The pantyhose should not be ironed and if you need to bleach them use only non-chlorine bleach. I suggest storing the pantyhose out of pets reach if you have any. The material likes to pick up cat hair like crazy!

Overall, I’m glad I tried the pantyhose but I don’t like the way they look on me. The pantyhose are comfortable against the skin, are stretchy enough to fit me, and have a unique pattern to them, but I just can’t see myself wearing these with a skirt for everyday wear. I’ve deducted only one star because of how much I dislike the pattern on my legs. The pattern may work for others, but it really didn’t work for me. Other then that, they are a good pair of pantyhose!

So I didn't end up using these pantyhose when I dressed up this past weekend for Halloween. I held on to them thinking that I would maybe use them but I haven't. They aren't terrible stockings but I really dislike the way they look when I wear them. Perhaps if I had slender legs I would feel differently.