Recommend long-lasting pantyhose for DD? [Archive] - Baby Bargains & Baby 411 Community

kristenk

11-07-2018, 10:08 AM

DD has to wear black hose as part of a competition debate team uniform. I grabbed a few packs of Hanes at Kohl’s for her competition last week but she ripped one when she put them on and then ripped the other. It’s time to go shopping for more! She can take extra hose with her the day of competition so I’d rather have more packs of less expensive hose than invest in one pair of really great hose.

Any recommendation?

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khm

11-07-2018, 10:37 AM

DD has to wear black hose as part of a competition team uniform. I grabbed a few packs of Hanes at Kohl’s for her competition last week but she ripped one when she put them on and then ripped the other. It’s time to go shopping for more! She can take extra hose with her the day of competition so I’d rather have more packs of less expensive hose than invest in one pair of really great hose.

Any recommendation?

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You probably want something from a dance manufacturer, regular hose won't stand up to dance / dancers changing fast between numbers.

I either buy from the dance store nearby, or Amazon for brands I know she likes. Our instructor isn't picky re: brands, but many do want every kid to have the exact same everything.

mom2binsd

11-07-2018, 10:51 AM

I'd ask the other moms on the team what they get, often the more experienced ones know what to buy that will last.

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marymoo86

11-07-2018, 10:57 AM

Yes - get dance tights. Usually order from All about dance - several wearings and no issues.

https://www.allaboutdance.com/product-view/style_T5415C.html?pid=24040&Shop=Style&?skey=mylist:150994&search=true&skey=mylist:150994&search=true&SID=1318648499&ageGroup=none

kristenk

11-07-2018, 11:28 AM

This isn’t a dance team! It’s for an FFA LDE competition which might not help describe it that much, but think of a debate-type competition. Black dance tights would be too thick/dark for what she needs. I just need to find pantyhose that she is less likely to put a hole in as she’s putting them on. She’s my height, so women’s sizes are appropriate. (And the next competition is tomorrow so I need to head to the mall or target/etc.)

Sorry I did such a bad job explaining in my initial post! (I just added the word “debate” in the first post to help clarify!)

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khm

11-07-2018, 11:32 AM

This isn’t a dance team! It’s for an FFA LDE competition which might not help describe it that much, but think of a debate-type competition. Black dance tights would be too thick/dark for what she needs. I just need to find pantyhose that she is less likely to put a hole in as she’s putting them on. She’s my height, so women’s sizes are appropriate. (And the next competition is tomorrow so I need to head to the mall or target/etc.)

Sorry I did such a bad job explaining in my initial post!

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Sorry! I totally "read" dance where you didn't say dance. Lol.

I think they are all going to be delicate then, she just needs to figure out how to deal with them. Show her how to crumple them all up on your hand and ease them on, etc. I'd buy a few different brands honestly, but expect them all to suck.

SnuggleBuggles

11-07-2018, 01:06 PM

I was going to suggest dance tights too even though I know it wasn't for dance. My Bloch brand tights from high school still look like new. Totally durable! I have black and nude.

Percycat

11-07-2018, 04:27 PM

I would look at jockey -- the brand has a nice amount of lycra and is more durable than other brands. Also, teach her how to put them on. Have her use lotion on her legs and hands so the hose don't get caught on dry skin/hair/hang nails. If she has long nails, she could wear thin cotton gloves.

Also, when I was a teen, I used to buy 'thigh-hi' hose -- solely because it was expensive to keep replacing hose. At least this way, I only had to replace one leg ... and at that time, I didn't have any need for "control top".

Kindra178

11-07-2018, 04:41 PM

Commando’s tights and pantyhose last forever. Huge price commitment but they will last.

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georgiegirl

11-07-2018, 06:13 PM

Unrelated but super funny. Ds2 (5) saw a white woman wearing black pantyhose at Trader Joe’s and he loudly said, “mom, you have got to look at this. I see something really weird. That woman has a white face and black legs!!!” [emoji23]

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doberbrat

11-07-2018, 06:41 PM

ChicagoNDMom

11-07-2018, 07:34 PM

I would have her wear tights, too. But that is just because I would not be keen on buying 2 pairs of hose/debate competition.

My daughter is on math team (I know, different than debate) and the “uniform” is skinny jeans, Uggs, and a sweatshirt...

Pear

11-07-2018, 08:11 PM

Bloch dance tights. They last and last

kristenk

11-07-2018, 09:39 PM

For all of the people recommending tights, you don’t think they would be too dark?

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SnuggleBuggles

11-07-2018, 09:42 PM

they come in all colors. :) I just wore tan ones (probably Bloch Tan) to a Halloween party and it matched my (not tan) skin tone just fine. https://www.amazon.com/Bloch-Womens-Contour-Footed-Tights/dp/B079BRGQ2P/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1541641259&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=bloch%2Btights%2Bwomen&th=1

eta- just reread. The black really will be fine. I get what you're going for now though. YOu want sheers vs tights. But, for durability, I'd go with tights and call it a day.

kristenk

11-07-2018, 09:47 PM

they come in all colors. :) I just wore tan ones (probably Bloch Tan) to a Halloween party and it matched my (not tan) skin tone just fine. https://www.amazon.com/Bloch-Womens-Contour-Footed-Tights/dp/B079BRGQ2P/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1541641259&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=bloch%2Btights%2Bwomen&th=1

I guess I’m asking, wouldn’t black dance tights look much darker than black hose? DD was in dance for years and you’d think I would remember such things...!

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SnuggleBuggles

11-07-2018, 09:49 PM

I guess I’m asking, wouldn’t black dance tights look much darker than black hose? DD was in dance for years and you’d think I would remember such things...!

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Do they really care? I would go with the tights. :)

khm

11-07-2018, 09:59 PM

You can get either sheer-ish or solid in the dance world. But, either way, she just needs to learn how to deal with them and to treat them like they are super delicate.

Sheer-ish
https://www.amazon.com/Capezio-Womens-Ultra-Transition-Medium/dp/B000ACGP5M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1541642156&sr=8-6&keywords=black+dance+tights

Dark
https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Convertible-Transition-Ballet-Tights/dp/B06XWGK6H4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541642235&sr=8-5&keywords=black+dance+tights

bisous

11-08-2018, 01:23 AM

Do they really care? I would go with the tights. :)

This is what I keep thinking. Though I confess I'm mystified that there are people that regularly wear hose (versus tights) in this era, much less as part of a uniform. It isn't seen much here though I wore some when I was in San Francisco come to think of it so maybe it is a cold weather thing? I think I read that the British Royals have to wear them?

Ms B

11-08-2018, 12:39 PM

I still buy thigh highs because they are vastly more comfortable other than in the deepest winter. Hanes's online store (OneHanesPlace) generally has good prices for multi-pair packs. I like the "Little Color" hose, but YMMV.

FWIW, I coached speech and debate for many years, still judge moot court/mock trial and practice law. If your weather is warm enough, I do not think hose are necessary at all any more (outside of an appeal or a job interview) and if you do need hose, then actual tights (I like the Hue brand, generally available for decent prices at Nordstrom Rack) will be fine.