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I discovered yesterday that I can no longer wear regular tights (I haven't worn tights at all in weeks; I've been living in sandals). I may not feel like I have a huge bump, but whatever I do have doesn't appreciate the tights pressing down.

So I just went onto Figleaves to try to find maternity tights. There aren't any in my size!! One brand is "one size" (YEAH RIGHT), one's top weight for 5'8" women is 175 lbs (ha) and Spanx only goes up to a D in their maternity range. I actually might be able to get away with that as I carry my weight in my stomach anyway, but they're £20 which is expensive for a pair of tights. I've seen them in John Lewis as well so I could give them a try, I guess; they are good quality tights and have a nice length (always a problem for me--tall, long legs, high waist).

M&S claim their XL tights fit dress sizes 18-24, but my previous experience with M&S tights is that they aren't long/tall enough so tend to roll down. No idea if there will be any improvement in maternity tights which do have to go over the bump. Plus, they only do 10, 15, and 40 denier. 40 looks terrible in nude, and anything under 20 ladders within 2 wearings.

Worst comes to worst, I can wear knee highs (all my skirts are long) but I prefer tights. Especially once it gets cold!