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tipp2chicago · 30/07/2014 21:20

I'm looking for new leggings to get me through the winter - I'll worry about the tops/dresses later on. I want nice thick ones, which will wash and wear well. I'm 5'4" and about a size 18. The options I have available are M&S, Next or H&M. Suggestions please? Many thanks in advance.

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Shia · 30/07/2014 21:31

I'm wearing a pair of structured ones from Tesco, today!

They were a fiver in the sale and have a wide, high waistband and give a lovely shape.

I'll see if there are any for A/W that are similar.

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Shia · 30/07/2014 21:34

I can't find any similar to mine but these are nice for winter

www.clothingattesco.com/leggings/f+f-cable-knit-leggings/invt/bm321052&bklist=icat,4,shop,catgwomens,womens-leggings

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thecherryontop · 30/07/2014 21:37

The best ones I've had are the m&s ones which are heavy and non see through -they have a wider waistband -they are quite cheap -I think £9.99? You can get them in different lengths but in my experience best to buy online and collect in store as their size availability in store is shocking.

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ihatethecold · 30/07/2014 22:01

Biden leggings are the best I have ever bought.
They cost more but wash well and keep their shape.
I buy them when I get sent vouchers occasionally from Boden.
I'm shorter than you op and they fit fine.

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UrsulaBuffay · 30/07/2014 22:03

Matalan!

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Greengardenpixie · 30/07/2014 22:12

Next are my favourite although they have changed them a bit. I buy their tummy control. They are great, make your legs look slim and keep your tummy in!!! I will post a link:

www.next.co.uk/x54258s1

I am a 12 but always buy the 12-14. They stretch after you wear them. I preferred the lower ones but annoyingly they dont do them anymore.

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tipp2chicago · 30/07/2014 23:08

thank you all for your help. I think I would prefer matte, and high-waisted is good. more comfortable and less bumps and lumps! Grin

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prettymel · 31/07/2014 10:36

M&S and H&M has the good quality of leggings, I always use leggings during winter to protect my skin from cold and dryness. I used legging underneath my dress or skirt. You can never go wrong with black leggings too; it can be paired on any color dress.

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leedy · 31/07/2014 11:24

Seconding Boden, they're brilliant. As the previous poster said, they wash well, keep their shape/colour, really comfy. Gap do reasonably good ones as well. The only H&M pair I had lost their stretch in about five seconds and kept falling down.

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mummaduke · 31/07/2014 13:25

Sainsburys, the modal ones (about £12). Good length, not see through, and nice and supportive high waist!

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showtunesgirl · 31/07/2014 13:42

Wallis have high waisted ones which cover a multitude of sins. I

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