I snatched up the opaque thigh highs with satin lace up back by Leg Avenue as soon as I got the alert that they were back in stock! I had read other's reviews, so I was prepared for the "assembly required" aspect of this product; it was still a hassle though. There are no marked eye holes, instead there is a scalloped trim that is to be used as the holes to lace through. After spending a few tedious minutes lacing these babies up, I finally got to try them on and all I can say is, wow! They are totally worth the effort it takes to lace them up. They fit perfectly and are completely adjustable to fit pretty much every size, yet are elastic enough to stay up on their own, even on thicker thighs like mine. These thigh highs made my legs look sleek and sexy, and didn't create a "muffin top" effect on my thighs. The lacing up the back caught and held my boyfriend's attention, making me feel all that much sexier in them.

These thigh highs are made of a very nice quality, thick, soft, opaque nylon/spandex material that is very elastic and well made. This material feels as if it will be very resistant to runs and snags and will stand up to many outings. Along the slit in the back of the stockings is a sturdy scalloped lace trim that is used for the eyelets to run the satin ribbon through. I'll be honest, I didn't measure the ribbons prior to lacing them up, but I am 5'5" and have thick thighs and these come up mid-thigh on me, and they lace up with plenty of ribbon to spare after tying them securely.

These would easily accommodate even larger legs than mine and look flattering and slimming on pretty much any shape or size.


Care and storage for these can be most time consuming than standard nylon stockings, as you would want to be careful not to tangle or unlace the ribbon. They should certainly be hand washed with a mild detergent and hung to dry. I like to fold mine neatly so the laces don’t get tangled and put them into a plastic bag to keep them nice, neat and ready to go the next time I want to wear them. These really feel like they will last a good long time, even with washings, and only seem to get softer and more comfortable over time.

I still totally love these! They are a pain to put on and make straight, but they are adorable when you finally do! If you have the patience, then these are great!