'Now we just need to see how they feel around my head,' he said (and later that evening, we did just that). I love these tights and so does my lover. But let's start with the basics: The packaging is very plain, which is actually quite typical of many hosiery items that I've seen. The box is semi-glossy white cardboard, with some information on one side, branding on the other side and top, and the brand and pictures on the front and back. One of them shows a model wearing them in black, modestly covering her crotch as shown on this product page. But on the other side, we see a model wearing a pair in white - I do hope Lovehoney will start stocking them in white! I have just the dress that would go with them... Anyway, inside, the tights are folded up and sealed in plastic. They have a (needless) branded tag attached to them which I suggest using scissors to remove, to avoid tearing the material. These tights are seamless except for a little line across the toes on each foot, making them very comfortable and you don't have to fiddle about too much to 'get them straight'. This also means they don't dig into your soft bits so much and leave red lines when you take them off. The 6-14 sizing is roughly believable, depending of course on figure and leg-bum-hip ratio. My size varies wildly between those numbers for different types of clothing, and the point is; these fit me very satisfactorily and went on without a struggle. As with most tights, especially ones with cut-outs, I advise using a gentle hand when donning them. I'm always terribly nervous that I'm going to rip them and since I've got longish nails, I always have to be extra careful not to poke right through them. A delicate procedure, I assure you. I say this more in a 'better-safe-than-sorry' mentality than with much actual concern over the product itself; they seem quite sturdy to me. Once I got them on for the first time, I got over my fears of tearing quickly. I still treat them gently, but I don't fret about them. Instead of just straight up nylon, these are made of a polyamide and elastane blend. This gives them their high-stretch capacity and endurance. It may also be what gives them their lovely feel. They don't have that slick feeling of plain nylons; rather, they have a soft, brushed fibre texture. My SO and I both enjoyed running our hands over them (while on my legs of course), and they didn't catch as much on his rough skin as some of my other tights do. Wearing them, they feel almost lighter-than-air. Some tights and stockings feel very restrictive and/or make you constantly aware of them clinging to you. These give your legs less of a firm grip and more of a gentle embrace. And yes, they look as good as they feel. I love the patterns on them (I wouldn't call it fishnet, myself, but I lack a better word) and the super-cute and sexy little cut-out designs on the thigh bands. My SO noticed and remarked specifically on the hearts with delight and traced them with his finger. What I love most about them, however, is the all-in-one suspender style. I just adore suspenders with stockings and while these don't exactly give you the classic look, the effect is just as sexy. You can stretch them to different heights as well - so you can control how much of the suspender parts show below your hemline, if any. Another reason I love this style is how they are as simple and convenient as one-piece hosiery should be, but with the freedom of movement and comfort of stockings. See, to me, tights often feel very constricting the higher up you go (i.e. around the crotch, bum and hips/waist). And with stockings, you either have to fiddle about with a garter or use hold-ups, which I also think tend to be uncomfortable. Best of both worlds, right here. As for the other bonus to the crotchless aspect... well, I'm sure I don't need to tell you. If you, like my SO and I do, like to see stocking-clad legs around your lover's ears, regular tights just won't do. You need crotchless or two-piece. If at any point and for any reason you want to cover your crotch? No problem at all! Just slip on a pair of knickers under or over them as you prefer. These tights are gorgeous, and I have worn them both in and out of the house. They are sexy enough to spice up your private playtime and elegant enough to complete your going-out ensemble. The price? I'd say it is largely justified. I can't comment with confidence on how long they'll last as I haven't owned mine for long, but with proper care, they should hold up for a fair amount of time - they seem well-made to me. And the balance of looks and comfort scores very highly. I wouldn't hesitate to grab another pair in another colour in the future.
