I don't wear hold-ups but can't imagine that they are much different to stockings - have you tried putting them on with a sock over each hand (you can buy special gloves but this seems a bit unnecessary!) I'm terrible at putting them on but usually OK once they are in place, if laddering once they are on is the problem then I don't know; I have clicked a few good pairs by not being careful enough of client's watches and belt buckles! I often buy mine from Stockings HQ http://www.stockingshq.com/ which have lots of choice and are very reasonably priced (although I like Debenhams plain lace-top stockings at ?3.50) Hope this helps! x

I use good old marks and spencer hold ups  they are ladder resistant and are the only ones I tend to buy as ive beent hough loads of diferent types in the past and they work for me
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You don't have to wear hold ups, nor do you have go to Primark (this is why I don't http://peopleandplanet.org/navid3791) I find my clients dislike hold ups and prefer either proper stockings or bare legs.

I remembered another tip for preventing ladders is to carry clear nail varnish with you and if you catch your stocking, dab a bit onto the little hole before it runs (now I'm showing my age; just realised I have been using this method for nearly 20 years!) Whilst it won't mend them as such at least it would get you through a booking (assuming the ladder happened beforethe client's arrival or jumping up to look for nail polish could kill the mood somewhat.)

I like the deeper suspender belts because they don't 'cut in' to my belly (not look nice!) and find them much more comfortable - the six-strap ones are more reliable too. I buy lots of my underwear from What Katie Did http://www.whatkatiedid.com/ and would buy more still if they started doing some bigger bra cup sizes (grrr) - it depends a lot on whether you like this sort of look but it suits my age, shape and looks far better than more modern/skimpier underwear and is reasonably affordable (the corsets are great and really good value too!)

Fastening the stockings at the back can be faffy but I think finding a belt with decent (metal) clips solves a lot of problems and if you are really struggling with the suspenders pinging about just undo the belt part while you fix the back ones and put it back on after. I meant to say in my other reply but forgot; one of the other reasons I never wear holdups is because the sticky stuff around the top gives me a rash - I wondered if anyone else had found this? Even if I just threw on a pair to go shopping I would have a nasty red stripe around the top of each thigh within an hour - v attractive!

one of the other reasons I never wear holdups is because the sticky stuff around the top gives me a rash - I wondered if anyone else had found this? Even if I just threw on a pair to go shopping I would have a nasty red stripe around the top of each thigh within an hour - v attractive!

I've had minor irritation, but only after wearing them all day so I'm not sure if it's sensitivity to the silicone gum specifically. I know silicone allergy is widespread enough to be addressed though, because SHQ carries one or two styles with elastic instead, and markets them towards those who are allergic.