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My husband wants me to wear stockings

Abbie “My husband wants me to wear stockings. I don’t hate the idea, but I’m not sure they’re really me. What should I do?” My...

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Are Crotchless Tights More Comfortable for Everyday Wear?

Are crotchless tights actually more comfortable — and worth trying? Hi Abbie, I read your recent Abbie Investigates piece and then clicked through to the...

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How to Stop Hold-Ups Rolling Down

How Do I Stop My Hold-Ups Rolling Down? Dear Abbie, I love wearing hold-ups, but I’ve noticed that some pairs never seem to stay in...

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Can Wedding Guests Wear White Hold-Ups?

Can a Guest Wear White Hold-Ups When the Bride is Wearing White? I’ve just picked out my dress for my best mate’s wedding, and I...

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Sheer Hold-Ups for Work: Elegant, Discreet & Confidence-Boosting Hosiery

Could Stockings and Suspenders Give Me a Little Office Buzz, "I usually stick to plain tights or trousers — safe, invisible, predictable. But today, I...

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Are Sheer Hold-Ups Appropriate for Work?

I usually just wear tights to work, but I’ve been wondering if sheer hold-ups could make me feel more confident and polished without being inappropriate....

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Why Is Ballerina Hosiery More Expensive? What You’re Really Paying For

Your Ballerina Hosiery Is Expensive — What Am I Actually Paying For I get this question a lot — usually whispered rather than asked outright....

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Best Bedroom Night Ever | Sheer Black Hold-Ups

My Husband Gave Me Hold-Ups and… Wow! Dear Abbie, I’m usually a tights girl — sheer, opaque, everyday comfort — that’s my style. But the...

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Woman wearing sheer black hold-ups

Sheer Black Hold-Ups: Why They Make Him Notice You

Why My Sheer Black Hold-Ups Make Him Notice Me Dear Abbie,I recently decided to swap my usual plain tights for sheer black hold-ups from Quinn...

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Sheer Black Hold-Ups: Power Lingerie Advice from Abbie

Can Hold-Ups Really Be Power Lingerie? Dear Abbie,My mate wears sheer black hold-ups all the time and reckons she has men wrapped around her little...

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Plus Size Hold-Ups Guide: Fit, Style & Ballerina Comfort

Have you ever admired elegant black lace hold-ups, only to feel they’re “just for slim legs”? You’re not alone. I get questions all the time...

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Woman wearing leopard print lingerie

How to Buy Leopard Print Lingerie as a Gift: Guide for UK Men

Abbie I want to surprise my wife with leopard print lingerie because I find it incredibly sexy — but I’m worried she might see it...

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