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Hold ups give you the look of stockings without a suspender belt. Silicone bands inside the top grip the thigh and keep them in place. This collection runs from 7 denier ultra sheers to 80 denier opaques, with lace tops, plain bands, backseams and Cuban heels. Brands include Charnos, Falke, Wolford, Trasparenze, Glamory and Ballerina.

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Sheer, opaque, lace top and seamed hold ups, with no suspender belt needed.
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Sheer Hold Ups

A light, elegant leg with no suspender belt

Model wearing black lace top hold ups

Opaque Hold Ups

Solid colour and warmth with no suspender belt

Model wearing a black lace top and polka dot hold ups against a beige wall.

Fashion Hold Ups

Patterned and decorative hold ups, no suspender belt

Black sheer seamed hold up's worn with a black dress and shoes on a white background

Seamed Hold Ups

A vintage back seam with no suspender belt

Model wearing a black bra, red skirt, and Glamory mesh hold ups against a curtain backdrop.

Fishnet Hold Ups

The fishnet stocking look with no suspender belt

Barely black sheer hold ups with lace top worn by a model on a white background

Plus Size Hold Ups

Wider silicone bands for fuller thighs

Legs wearing champagne sheer hold ups with lace top and white high heels on a white background

Bridal Hold Ups

The look of stockings for your wedding day

Glamory Vital 40 Hold Ups in black

Support Hold Ups

Light support in a hold up, no suspender belt

Black sheer seamed hold up's worn with a black dress and shoes on a white background

10 Denier Hold Ups

Very sheer with silicone bands, no suspender belt needed

Glamory 50117 Makeup Hold Ups

60 Denier Hold Ups

Fully opaque hold ups with a little warmth

Person wearing nude lace ups on a white background

Sheer Hold Ups

A light, elegant leg with no suspender belt

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  • Barely black sheer hold ups with lace top worn by a model on a white background

    Silky Shine 15 Denier Lace Top Hold Up

    Silky Shine 15 Denier Lace Top Hold Up
    • £5.99
  • Woman wearing black lingerie and hold ups on a white background

    Falke Seidenglatt 15 Denier Stay Ups 41591

    Falke Seidenglatt 15 Denier Stay Ups 41591
    • £22.00
  • A model's legs wearing sheer nude hosiery with a beige lace thigh band, paired with beige high heels against a white background.

    Giulia Emotion 20 Lace Top Hold Ups

    Giulia Emotion 20 Lace Top Hold Ups
    • £9.99
  • Giulia black lace top hold ups on model with black heels on a white background

    Giulia Passion 20 Hold Ups

    Giulia Passion 20 Hold Ups
    • £12.99
  • Black lace trim on nearly black hold ups on a white background

    Wolford Satin Touch 20 Stay Up 21223

    Wolford Satin Touch 20 Stay Up 21223
    • £34.99
  • Black sheer hold ups with lace top on a white background

    Andrea Bucci 20 Denier Gloss Sheer Luxury Lace Top Hold Ups 03/07131

    Andrea Bucci 20 Denier Gloss Sheer Luxury Lace Top Hold Ups 03/07131
    • £12.00
  • Black fishnet lace top hold ups worn by a person on a red background

    Silky Fishnet Lace Top Hold Ups

    Silky Fishnet Lace Top Hold Ups
    • £6.95
  • Black lace top hold up's worn by a person on a white background

    Pretty Polly Curves 20 Denier Lace Top Hold Ups AXE6

    Pretty Polly Curves 20 Denier Lace Top Hold Ups AXE6
    • £15.00
  • Glamory black 20 comfort hold ups worn on a model

    Glamory Comfort 20 Hold Ups 50115

    Glamory Comfort 20 Hold Ups 50115
    • £19.99
  • Black lace top hold ups on a white background

    Oroblu Chic Up 30 Denier Hold Ups

    Oroblu Chic Up 30 Denier Hold Ups
    • £13.99
  • Glamory Vital 40 Hold Ups in black

    Glamory Vital 40 Support Hold Ups 50114

    Glamory Vital 40 Support Hold Ups 50114
    • £20.99
  • Model wearing black hold up's sitting on a modern chair with a neutral background

    Gipsy 50 Denier Velvet Opaque Hold Up 1015

    Gipsy 50 Denier Velvet Opaque Hold Up 1015
    • £11.00
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Hold ups for every occasion

Choose hold ups by denier, top and fit, with plain advice on keeping them up and getting the size right.

How do hold ups stay up?

Each pair has one or two bands of silicone on the inside of the top. The silicone grips the skin rather than relying on tightness. Fit matters more than with tights. If the top band is too loose, the hold ups will slide down. If it is too tight, it can dig in. Skin should be clean and free of body lotion where the band sits, as oils stop the silicone gripping. Wider or double silicone bands spread the grip over a larger area. To make the silicone last, hand wash hold ups and let the bands dry flat.

Which denier hold ups should I choose?

For weddings, summer and evenings, 7 to 15 denier gives a very light, sheer leg. 20 and 30 denier are a little more durable and suit everyday wear. 50 to 80 denier opaque hold ups, such as the Wolford Velvet De Luxe 50 Stay Up, are warmer and work well under winter skirts. Heavier hold ups need a stronger band to stay up, so opaque styles usually have deeper tops. Opaque hold ups also suit anyone who finds tights waistbands uncomfortable. Our Sheer Hold Ups and Opaque Hold Ups collections split the range by coverage.

Lace top or plain band?

Lace tops are the classic choice for occasions and bridal outfits, and they look neater if the top might show. Plain bands are flatter, so they show less under close-fitting dresses. Falke and Wolford call their hold ups stay ups. Ballerina makes up much of the fashion side of this range, with patterned lace tops, backseams and decorative bands. Seamed styles with Cuban or point heels are grouped in Seamed Hold Ups.

Hold ups with support or in larger sizes

Glamory's Vital 40 and Vital 70 Support Hold Ups add graduated leg support to a stay-up design, so they suit long days on your feet as well as occasions. For larger sizes, Glamory, Pretty Polly Curves and Ballerina make hold ups with wider silicone bands for fuller thighs. A wider band spreads the grip, so it is less likely to dig in or roll. The Pretty Polly Curves 20 Denier Lace Top Hold Ups are a sheer option with a lace top. These are grouped in Plus Size Hold Ups.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers on hold ups, silicone bands, sizing and fit to help you buy with confidence.
What are the best hold ups?

The best hold ups are the ones that fit your thigh and suit the occasion. For all-day wear, look for a wide or double silicone band, and check the size chart, as a band that is too loose slips and one that is too tight digs in. For weddings and evenings, 7 to 15 denier gives a fine sheer leg, 20 denier suits everyday wear, and 50 to 80 denier opaque hold ups are warmer. For fuller thighs, see our plus size hold ups.
How do I stop hold ups slipping down?

Start with the right size, as most slipping comes from a band that is too loose. Put them on clean, dry skin with no body lotion where the band sits, because oils stop the silicone gripping. Hand wash them and let the bands dry flat so the silicone lasts. If they still slip, a wider band may help, or stockings with a suspender belt may suit you better.
Are hold ups the same as stockings?

Hold ups are stockings with a silicone band inside the top, so they stay up on their own. Traditional stockings have a plain or lace top that clips to a suspender belt instead. Hold ups are quicker to put on and sit smoothly under clothes, while stockings avoid any grip on the thigh. Shop stockings.
What are hold up tights?

“Hold up tights” usually means hold ups: separate legs with a silicone grip top and no waistband. Some brands, including Falke and Wolford, call them stay ups. If you want one-piece tights with the look of stockings, try our suspender tights.