Our Review

If you are familiar with the story of Gulliver’s Travels you will know that Lillyput was the home of the little people, whether Hudson had this tale in mind when they named this style we do not know but it certainly came in the smallest packet we have seen in a long time; just 8.5x11x2 cm.   What we like about this packet sizing is that it allows a lady to carry a spare pair safely in her bag.  The packet opens by cracking it in two, just thing how you break a biscuit and you get the idea. Fold the two halves back and the tights are there ready.

The tights take a bit of unfolding but once you are done you can see that they are very simply designed with straight legs and a boxer style panty.  The panty has an unlined gusset and well made but not flat seams, there is no reinforcement other than a finger band to give a strong transition to the waistband.

The real stand out feature aside from the very clever packet is the colour range that is available.  Our friends at UKTights stock bright red, ivory, white and pale blue. 

Sizing is accurate but note that the Large size is only design for up to 5’8” (175cm) and there 3% Lycra in the mix provides great fit but not very much stretch.

The colour is perfectly even on the legs and in the case of our red test pair vibrant even though the fabric is quite sheer.  The transparently reinforced toe is nothing of the sort, it is a standard reinforced toe so no wearing with open shoes.

A good choice if you like a splash of colour from your sheers but a little over priced for the style of construction used.

26 August 2010