Customer Reviews Spanx SPANX Tight-End Tights®, High-Waisted

The Spanx High-Waist stockings are fantastic - I have had them before and I love them. I am fairly close to the border of two sizes and I do size down a letter, as you get more Spanx control in doing so. I disregarded others' comments that they smelled musty, thinking that those customers must have received a bad batch, but honestly, the smell is pretty bad. I was afraid people at work would think I had a musty home. I have tried washing them with antibacterial detergents and sports detergents, but you cannot get the smell out of them. Friends sitting close to me admitted they could smell it, once I pointed it out. Great product, really odd problem going on here.

Spanx tights used to be a wonderful product but for some time have come with a mildew smell brand new out of the packaging. What a shame. The company needs to correct this. It is the reason I will not be buying them.

The material felt nice and was fairly opaque but it was smelly. Mildew? I normally would have tried to wash it out but a previous reviewer mentioned she couldn’t get rid of the smell. Only tried it on one leg but after taking it off, had to shower to rid the smell.

Order a size down. I ordered the size that the chart says I should be and they seem big and do not hold everything in like regular Spanx. If I would have sized down it would have probably fit better. The top also has a runner in after wearing them twice.

This is my second review of this item. I did not mention the mildew odor in my first review thinking my mind was playing tricks on me. Not only do they roll down when sitting they literally stink! Very bad tights. You have been warned. Spanx should do something about this problem.

This items stinks. Literally. It smells terrible and the odor does not dissipate after washing.

I can't speak to how these may fit, perform since they smelled like mildew upon opening. This was the 3rd pair I've purchased from various retailers, and same issue. Spanx needs to research.

Fit and size great. They smell bad! Tried washing didn’t help? Any suggestions?

The last few pairs I have bought SMELL like a dirty old basement and moth balls. It is disgusting. I NEED new tights so not sure if I should risk it again or seek a different brand. Unless they have corrected the smell, they are not suitable for use...huge waste of money. Spanx should be refunding us.

I was pretty disappointed with the quality of these tights -- for the cost I expected them to be very opaque but they are patchily sheer. They are comparable for the cheaper tights I get elsewhere. Not this cost for the product.

Per the size chart

These tights are perfect for me for work. They cover up tattoos nicely, are soft and stretchy, smooth things out, are not too thick & warm, and last a very long time. Emphasis added: Wear is great - I have purchased just three pairs over the past nearly 2 years and wear them almost daily at work; the third pair bought only because my little doggie put hole in a pair and I had to replace. The high waist ensures I'm not cut off mid-section thereby giving extra bumps/ridges I don't need. Sizing seems consistent with other Spanx products as well as the lower priced Assets line found at Target (which are thick and very warm). If you want more shaping, just size down. These are my favorite Spanx tights surpassing the other high waist style. Piece of advice: Take your time putting/smoothing them on so the color looks even on your legs.