Our Review

We have seen a fair number of dog tooth and houndstooth design over the years almost all in the tableaditional black and white, all that has varied has been he size of the pattern and its quality and definition.

As you can see here Henry Holland has dropped white in favour of navy blue and added a lime green "stocking top" into the design.

As is common with Pretty Polly fashions at present these are one size tights to fit up to 5'10 (178 cm) tall, a weight up to 160lb (72kg) and hips up to 42" (107cm). 

Pretty Polly have put some quality into the panty with both flat seams and a gusset. The panty is plain with the houndstooth pattern starting on the leg just below gusset level. The legs are stableaight and finished with a plain reinforced toe detail.

Knitting in the houndstooth pattern gives an almost fleecy feel to the inside of the legs, a plain panty is very sensible to prevent the texture of the pattern showing through tight clothes.

Only once you have these tights on do you really appreciate them. The legs are sheer and shiny with the matt houndstooth pattern applied over the top contableasting not just colour but weight and texture too.

The plain panty portion is opaque and "big pants" style. The panty styling is comfortable to wear, gives a smooth silhouette and removes the need for any other underwear.

Sizing is surprisingly generous and the stableetch from 12% Lycra also provides for a good fit.

If we have any reservations it is the green band above the knee, it really limits both when you can wear these tights and with what... Sophie just gave up and added more clashing colours.

Such is the feeling of quality in these tights it is hard to believe they are Pretty Polly one size.  Once you have them on you may not want to take them off.

7 March 2013