Fleece-Lined Tights for Plus Size and Thick Thighs

Here is the entire published Plus size chart for our fleece-lined tights: about 132 to 220 lb. That is it. No waist, no hips, no inseam, no height. If you were hoping for a neat little table with your thigh measurement on it, we are sorry. It does not exist, and we are not going to invent one.

What we can do is answer the questions people with curves and thick thighs actually ask about plus size fleece lined tights, using only the numbers that are really on the product page, and be clear about where those numbers stop. Short answers first. The reasoning follows each one.

What does the plus size fleece lined tights chart actually say?

Two sizes, Standard and Plus. Here is every number that has been published for them, side by side.

Two more facts from the product page matter here. If you fall between the two sizes, the store's rule is simple: choose Plus. And the fit is described as high waist, very stretchy and snug through the leg. Everything below builds on those lines and nothing else. Our full fleece-lined tights size guide walks through the Standard and Plus overlap in more detail, so we will not repeat it here.

Ask the questions in order. The first yes is your answer.

My hips are over 38.5 inches. Is Plus the right call?

Probably, yes. Standard's published hip range tops out at about 38.5 in, so if you measure above that, Standard simply was not written with you in mind. That makes Plus the size to look at, even if your weight sits below 132 lb.

The honest catch: Plus has no published hip range, so we cannot tell you exactly where it stops. Weight is the only Plus guide we have. If your hips are well above 38.5 in and your weight is inside 132 to 220 lb, you are in the range the product describes. If your weight is above 220 lb, you are outside it, and we would rather tell you that now than have you find out in the hallway mirror.

Will thick thighs make the crotch sag halfway down?

This is the big one. Tights have a fixed amount of fabric. Fuller thighs use more of it going around, which leaves less of it going up, so the crotch can end up parked a few inches lower than it should be. That is physics, not a flaw in your body.

The fix is mostly in how you put them on. Gather each leg down to the toe or heel, set your foot in first, then work the fabric up in short sections: ankle, calf, knee, thigh. Do not grab the waistband and yank. Once both legs are smooth, lift the crotch into place, then settle the waistband last. If the crotch still sits low after all that, the pair is too small for your proportions, which is another reason to go Plus when you are near the edges of Standard.

One more trick: do the first try-on while sitting. Pulling the fabric up from a bench or the edge of the bed is easier on the knees and gives you better control over where each section lands.

Will my thighs rub through them?

Thighs that touch create friction when you walk. That is true of every pair of tights and leggings, ours included. We have not published a durability test, so we will not promise these hold up to any number of wears. What we can say: a pair that is too small stretches thinner over the inner thigh, and fabric that is stretched to its limit wears faster than fabric that is not. Correct size is your best defense.

Care helps too. The material is polyester with a brushed fleece lining. Hand wash cold, or machine wash cold in a laundry bag on a gentle cycle, and hang to dry. No tumble dryer, no bleach, no iron. Our washing guide for fleece-lined tights has the full routine.

I'm tall and plus size. Will they be long enough?

We do not know, and here is why. Standard lists a height of about 5'1" to 5'9". Plus does not list a height at all. So if you are 5'10" or taller, there is no published number that covers you, in either size. We are not going to guess.

What you can control is the style. In the Footed pair, the heel and toe are built in, so if the leg is a little short for you, you feel it as a heel that slides under your arch. In the Stirrup pair, the heel and toes are open with a band under the foot, so there is no heel pocket that has to land in exactly the right place. Neither one adds length. The Footed vs Stirrup comparison shows both cuts on the foot.

How stretchy is "very stretchy," really?

That phrase comes straight from the fit note, and it is all we have. We have no stretch percentage to share. In practice, stretch is what lets one size cover a range, but it has a cost: the more a pair stretches, the thinner the outer layer gets over your knees and thighs. Since the outside is tinted to look like sheer hosiery over a hidden fleece lining, heavy stretching can change how the sheer look reads in daylight. A pair that fits without straining keeps that look more even.

Product photos: the waistband folded down, and the same pair outside and in.

Which plus size colors and styles can I order?

Right now, Plus comes in three combinations: Black Footed, Black Stirrup and Coffee Stirrup. The other two shades and styles you see on the product page are Standard only at the moment, so if you need Plus, pick from these three in the selector.

The three Plus options: Black Footed, Black Stirrup, Coffee Stirrup.

Black is the easy default: it reads like classic black sheer tights and works with dark boots and dark skirts. Coffee is a warmer, lighter tint that sits closer to a bare-leg look with brown or tan shoes, and it only comes in Stirrup for Plus.

Fleece-Lined Sheer Look Tights

$24.99

A sheer-look outer layer over a thick 220 g brushed fleece lining, with a high waist and a snug, very stretchy leg. Plus fits about 132 to 220 lb; between sizes, choose Plus. In Plus: Black Footed, Black Stirrup or Coffee Stirrup.

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Will the high waist dig in when I sit down?

A high waist is meant to sit at or above your natural waist. When it is the right size, it should stay flat when you sit. When it is too small, it tends to fold over at the top and press into your stomach, usually around the second hour of a long meeting or a holiday dinner.

So test it the boring way. Put them on, sit down in a regular chair for ten minutes, lean forward, stand up. If the waistband folds, rolls or leaves a deep line, you need more room, not a different way of sitting. Remember that returns need to be unworn with tags attached, so check your numbers against the chart before you order, and contact us first if you need to send a pair back within 30 days of delivery.

What should I wear them with?

Something with enough length to cover the waistband and enough weight to hang nicely over the legs. Our Quilted Oversized Hoodie Dress ($44.99) sits above the knee and comes in S to 3XL. It runs small because it follows Asian sizing, so size up if you are between sizes. On top, the Sherpa-Trim Long Coat ($69.99) goes all the way to 5XL with a roomy cut; choose your usual size for layering over sweaters.

A plus size winter dress look

Quilted Oversized Hoodie Dress$44.99 Fleece-Lined Tights, Black Footed$24.99 Sherpa-Trim Long Coat$69.99

For more outfit ideas, see how to wear dresses in winter without freezing, our plus size holiday outfits and the plus size winter coat guide. Every order ships free within the US.

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