? i never throw mine out when they get old i keep them and the clips as i know that i will break or lose some when im touring or working and wont be able to replace them

Good idea . Also, if you ever run out you can buy the clips from haberdashery shops

The trick to getting hold-ups to stay up is making sure your legs are moisturised. I used to assume the opposite was true, but no!

Also, only hand wash them in something like woolite (or just hand soap and I sprinkle some tea tree oil to kill germs and stuff too).  Don't use fabric softener because it'll ruin the 'stick' of the silicone.

I live in hold-ups 

 has anyone actually worn a pair of holdups that have stayed up??? mine are round my knees within minutes. very embarrassing when i took the bus to an outcal lmao 

The hairspray tip is incredible. 

This is random but I always chuckle to myself because to get my seams straight I do it bent over looking at the back of my legs facing say from a mirror. Feels silly but it works! Xx

This thread has not only been  amusing but an education as well.  I have just bought some m&s hold ups. They are really soft against my skin. As an aside, it's good know  to that other ladies take public transport to and from bookings.

Yep, this was me at the weekend. Stockings and suspenders. As I'm 5' 1" I find the suspender 'straps' generally too long. Even on the shortest setting they are too long.

I need some hold-ups - I actually use them as hold-ups and as 'stockings' too - I absolutely ABHOR stockings - I cannot stand the putting on of them - it gets me well riled up trying to attach the ****ing clips to the stocking tops, rrrrr, puts me in a proper bad mood!!!! And the whole them the stockings and the belt are sliding further and further down!

Hello Angel,

I've just bought a Van Doren 6 strap suspender belt from lovehoney and stockings from 'Bodystocking Avenue'.  It's a bit too small as I'm a bit too large (2 sizes larger than the largest one they sell), BUT........it's quite comfortable and not falling down around the place!  Short straps to the front, longer ones to the side and as one lady on this thread already pointed out, metal clips are very good.  Also, the rear straps aren't over my arse, which renders the bloody sb unusable.  This has metal clips, was a hundred times easier to do up.  I still ruined the new stockings with my rough feet, but hopefully I think I've found a good foot fetishist to sort out that annoying problem for me!

It may cost a bit more but it's worth every bloody penny!!

I bet you'd find this much easier to use and should remove the need for pre-preparing!!

Janie x

I used to buy M & S stockings in bulk, but I bought three new pairs last week and they've all laddered already just from wearing during incalls. What the heck?