HanesSilk Reflections Women's Plus Size Alive Full Support Control Top Pantyhose

I wanted a very sheer black panty hose for under a skirt. I got the barely black thinking that it would be a black that was more sheer. It’s more of a dark grey, I would not call it black. The body of it also doesn’t stretch as much as I’d like so it feels kind of weird wearing them. Overall it worked in a pinch when I needed a cheap pair quickly.

This fit as expected, according to the size chart (although it is upsetting that the chart only goes up to 195 lbs). The fabric was pulled in many places but it did not show once I put them on. I did not like how much paler the stalkings made my legs look, but it was fine for my purpose.

The product is fine, however , the packaging left a lot to be desired. Very flimsy Hanes box. It was open and ripped. All the product was inside.

It’s a little light but they’re really good for church or office job, very elegant

It does control tops and legs. It does help with the tireness of been sitting or standing to long

I tried them on right when I got them (before washing) and they were way smaller than I expected even though I went with a size larger than my estimated size. Be careful. They don’t stretch much.

As a healthcare professional I am on my feet all day & frequently standing. The higher spandex in the legs of Hanes Alive works great as a mild type of full leg compression stocking. It’s not graduated compression as it runs the same amount of spandex the full length of the leg, but it sure works to help with swelling & muscle fatigue on those 12 hour shifts. I can definitely tell a difference if I do not wear them to work even on 8 hour shifts. The higher spandex content makes them thicker and thus prevents a true “sheer” effect but by no means do they look like old lady compression hose and they are certainly less opaque than a pair of tights. They are fairly easy to get on- I put them on just like regular panty hose, just need a tad more effort pulling them upward thanks to the spandex. Measuring in at 5’4”, I am not tall, but my 135 pounds runs more to my hips/thighs so I wear a size C. I’ve worn the B but notice they tend to creep down as the day goes on and I have less of an issue with this in the larger size. No extra baggage in the lower leg with the larger size either. I wash in separate laundry bag with my other regular laundry and hang them to dry. Never had an issue with runs or holes doing this. I’ve worn these hose (not the same pair) for at least the last 15 years and they last for quite some time. I replace them as the spandex compression factor wears out, usually get half a dozen pairs and replace every 6 months working full time. Much cheaper than medical support hose and I can usually still wear them to church as they are still in good shape just have lost a little compression in the legs. If you are looking for a true thin sheer pair of hose, these are not for you. They have a good range of colors to choose from to match different flesh tones plus navy & black. I wholeheartedly endorse Hanes Alive if you are looking for something a bit “more” in your pantyhose. I’ve worn control top and regular, sheer & reinforced toe. I’ve had no real issues with any of them but tend lean toward control top (to keep the compression factor support going) and reinforced toe since I wear them with socks & regular shoes much of the time and walk a lot. Hope this review helps folks make the right choice and that if they do buy them, they work as well for them as they do me.

all good!

Bought as an alternative to my usual brand. These fit well, are very sheer, but don’t stay up.

They didn't increase the price a lot for many years but the quality is not the same.my favorite was Ivory color but they don't have it for many years

Would not hesitate to order these again.

I bought these in "barely black" for an event. I got the largest size because I cant stand things digging in. I am 5"8 210 lbs and they fit perfectly. HOWEVER. Barely black is actually grey/brown and they got a run within 2 hours of my event. A very very large run, so in to the trash they went. Maybe someone who doesn't move, have a purse or fingernails would have bette luck.

Trop petits bien que j’ai commandé la plus grande taille pour êtres sûre qu’ils fassent comme il faut et que je soit à l’aise dedans. Le matériel est très rigide, difficile à enfiler et étirer.