The Ultimate Guide to Hold Ups by the Ladies at Mayfair

When it comes to selecting your hold ups, it can be a little daunting to browse through several hundred pairs, ranging from sheers to opaques. So, the ladies at Mayfair have compiled a guide to buying some of our favourite pairs.

We have selected one pair of key hold ups in each of the deniers, ranging from a sheer 8 denier, right through to a fully opaque 100 denier.

FALKE PEACOCK 8 DENIER

The Peacock Hold Ups are one of our long term favourites, the delicate peacock feather pattern on the welt is simply stunning.

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WOLFORD INDIVIDUAL 10 DENIER

A luxurious matte stay up from Wolford that give your legs a perfectly even look to them - perfect for almost all occasions.

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FALKE SHELINA 12 DENIER

A favourite, even with the Royal family, these nearly invisible hold ups have a delicate shimmer to them, and are stunning to the touch.

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LE BOURGET LACE 15 DENIER

15 Denier is a good choice for most days, and these lace tops give a beautiful finish to a lovely French pair of stay ups.

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LE BOURGET CHIC 20 DENIER

A 20 denier hold up gives a more classical look, when combined with a slight shine to the leg, these truly give a chic Parisian look to any outfit.

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LE BOURGET GRACE 30 DENIER

For slightly cooler days, but when you still want a slight sheer effect, the new Grace hold ups are perfect. They also have a luxury French lace top to the leg.

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LE BOURGET CHIC 40 DENIER

Similar to the 20 deniers, the have a more opaque look, and give your legs a wonderfully smooth feel, making them the natural choice for a classical look.

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LE BOURGET 50 DENIER

Moving to a virtually 'full opaque' look, these brand new French hold ups are made from a comfortable microfibre, making them perfect for wearing all day long.

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VENEZIANA JULIE 60 DENIER

These Italian made hold ups are fully opaque with a silver band to the top of the leg, making them both warm and elegant.

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TRASPARENZE LUCREZIA 70 DENIER

An Italian hold up with a deep lace band, making them perfect for a special evening out, whilst making your legs look stunning.

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WOLFORD FATAL 80 DENIER

These hold ups from Wolford need little introduction, being one of their most popular styles. They are seamless, with smooth lines, making them perfect under even tight fitting clothing.

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TRASPARENZE MERINO WOOL 100 DENIER

The alternative to opaque tights, these Italian hold ups are both comfortable, and extremely warm.

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I hope that helps a little when it comes to selecting your next pair of hold ups. If you should have any queries, I am always here to help.

Lucy x