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Plus-size hold ups are fashion hosiery with a stay-up band, not medical compression stockings. The useful comparisons are the published size chart, thigh-band construction, denier, toe reinforcement, colors and whether the item is truly a hold up rather than a stocking made to clip to a garter belt. The current Glamory styles below are made for plus-size and tall legs; check the maker’s calculator and your thigh and height measurements before ordering, because a silicone band helps positioning but cannot promise identical wear for every body or activity.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glamory 50111 Deluxe20 | $33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Glamory 50112 Allure20 | $33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Glamory 50114 Vital40 | $33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Glamory 50115 Comfort20 | $36 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Glamory 50117 Vital70 | $33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Glamory 50118 Micro60 | $33 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Glamory 50119 Silky60 | $33 | Amazon |
| 8 | Glamory 50315 Couture20 | $36 | Amazon |
| 9 | Glamory 50352 Mesh | $36 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Glamory 50502 Dune50 | $33 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Glamory 50111 Deluxe20
A 20-denier sheer hold up with a glossy leg and 5-inch lace top; the listing specifies a silicone-lined band, flat seams and reinforced toe.
- 20 denier sheer
- 5-inch lace band with silicone
- reinforced toe
- M–4XL is published for this style
- Glossy finish and deep lace band
- Sheer construction offers less coverage than opaque styles
Glamory 50112 Allure20
A semi-sheen, sheer hold up with a minimized embroidered lace top, double silicone bands and toe reinforcement; Glamory describes fit through size 32.
- 20 denier sheer
- double silicone lace band
- reinforced toe
- M–4XL listing range
- Several color treatments are published
- Fine sheer knit needs careful handling
Glamory 50114 Vital40
A 40-denier semi-sheer fashion hold up with a lace top, double silicone bands, flat seams and a reinforced toe; the brand describes it as providing light support.
- 40 denier semi-sheer
- double silicone lace band
- reinforced toe
- M–4XL listing range
- More coverage than 20-denier options
- Not a certified medical-compression product
Glamory 50115 Comfort20
A 20-denier sheer hold up with an extra-wide floral lace band and silicone inside; the product page lists sizes from Medium through 4XL and black, beige, red and white.
- 20 denier sheer
- wide floral lace band with silicone
- M–4XL published sizing
- Four published color options
- Designed for plus-size and tall legs
- Sheer leg is less suited to cold-weather coverage
Glamory 50117 Vital70
An opaque 70-denier fashion hold up with a minimal lace top and silicone band; Glamory markets the knit with light support for plus-size and tall legs.
- 70 denier opaque
- minimal lace band with silicone
- light-support marketing
- M–4XL listing range
- Highest coverage among these picks
- Fashion support is not a medical-compression rating
Glamory 50118 Micro60
A 60-denier microfiber hold up with a wide lace top, reinforced toe and sandalette heel; the page lists black and makeup and sizes Medium through 4XL.
- 60 denier microfiber
- reinforced toe
- sandalette heel
- M–4XL published sizing
- Opaque silky-matte finish
- Only two published colors
Glamory 50119 Silky60
An opaque 60-denier hold up for plus-size and tall legs, with a wide soft silicone stay-up band and silky finish.
- 60 denier opaque
- wide silicone stay-up band
- 3XL–4XL published listing range
- Focused option for the largest listed sizes
- Smooth opaque coverage
- Narrower published size range than the M–4XL styles
Glamory 50315 Couture20
A 20-denier sheer back-seam hold up with a wide floral lace band, silicone inside, reinforced heel and toe, made for plus-size and tall legs.
- 20 denier sheer back seam
- silicone lace band
- reinforced heel and toe
- M–4XL listing range
- Vintage-inspired detail with reinforced wear points
- Back seam needs careful alignment when dressing
Glamory 50352 Mesh
A medium-fishnet microfiber hold up with a lace band, double silicone strips and reinforced toe, cut for plus-size and tall legs.
- medium fishnet microfiber
- double silicone lace band
- reinforced toe
- M–4XL listing range
- Textured alternative to sheer and opaque hosiery
- Open fishnet provides little coverage or warmth
Glamory 50502 Dune50
A 50-denier semi-opaque argyle hold up with a matte effect and a flat silicone-lined stay-up band, made for plus-size and tall legs.
- 50 denier semi-opaque
- argyle pattern
- flat silicone-lined band
- M–3XL published listing range
- Patterned option with more coverage than sheer styles
- Not listed in 4XL
Buying tips
- Use the brand’s size calculator and chart rather than choosing solely by dress size; height and thigh fit both affect hosiery placement.
- Wash fashion hold ups according to the care label, ideally away from rough fasteners, and avoid pulling the lace band by one edge.
- A silicone stay-up band is designed to help hold ups stay in place, but sweat, lotion, sizing and movement can affect performance.
- Fashion hold ups marketed with light support are not a substitute for prescribed or certified medical compression hosiery; seek clinical advice for medical needs.
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