Music Legs Cuban Heel Suspender Stockings with Backseam

Before I begin, I feel I should explain that I'm a bit of a stocking snob! From years of modelling, burlesque and working with lingerie I've got a firm idea of what I like (and don't!) when it comes to hosiery. Unfortunately, for me, these stockings didn't quite make the grade.

Firstly, what I did like:

I liked the deep lace tops and the extra 'stripe' under the lace which added a slightly different look. The legs were plenty long enough for me (I'm 5'5") and they wore well, without my toes poking through the stockings. The seam at the back was (just about) thick enough to be flattering on my legs, without being too chunky. They're also very soft, so for intimate play these will enhance the look and feel of your legs.

What I didn't like:

The quality of the material isn't very good in my opinion. They're a thin Nylon with a 'barely-there' black finish. These are the types of hosiery, which, as soon as you put them on, they already have horizontal lines running through the material. For me, this is a real annoyance as I like to have uniform colour across my stockings.

The foot isn't reinforced, and I'm sure that if I'd worn them longer with heels, my toes would have popped through the end. I carry most of my weight around my thighs (relaxed my leg measures 22 inches around where a stocking would sit) and I found the tops a little bit tight. Not uncomfortably so, but without a suspender belt they immediately rolled back down my leg and started to dig in.

Although it seams (bah-dum-tss!) I've slated these stockings, that's not to say they don't have their own uses (and as I said before, I'm probably being overly critical anyway!).

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a pair of inexpensive stockings for a night of passion or to complete that sexy lingerie ensemble and surprise your lover. They're also fab if you have a partner who has a particular 'thing' for stockings, and you want cheap and cheerful hosiery, which you don't mind ruining. These are particularly great if you want a pair of stockings which you won't be too disappointed if you ladder them with a heel mid-passion.

If you're looking for a pair of stockings for a night out, or to complete a retro/vintage look, I would advise looking at some of the other stockings Lovehoney sell. My personal favourites are any of the Leg Avenue Cuban Heel stockings.

I was really disappointed with these.

I'm no stranger to stockings, so believe me when I say these are the worst I think I've tried yet.

I'm a size 10-12. These are made for sizes 8-14.

The calf area was too loose and the thigh area was so tight they're completely unwearable! I have fairly toned legs thanks to dancing all my life - they're not oddly disproportionate or anything - so I don't see any reason why these should have fit in the way they did.

Certainly won't be buying from Music Legs again.

If you want some fantastic stockings try Gabriella - they've never let me down!