Lace by LJ Red Fishnet Thigh Highs with Rhinestones Review

The good and the bad

What works

• Bold red fishnet with rhinestones makes a genuine statement piece
• Stay-up band means no suspender belt required
• Nylon and spandex blend gives stretch to mould to the leg
• Works as a centrepiece or a contrast under a dress or skirt

What to be aware of

• One-size cut only spans UK 8-12, so fit is less forgiving at the edges
• Hand wash only, with no tumble drying or ironing
• Rhinestones and open knit are delicate and need gentle handling
• Stay-up bands can slip on some leg shapes

Buy it if

Anyone within roughly a UK 8 to 12 who wants a bold, sparkly statement for a night out or a special occasion, and doesn't mind hand washing to keep them looking their best.

Skip it if

Those outside the 8-12 range, or anyone wanting durable, low-maintenance everyday hosiery. If reliable all-day hold matters most, a suspender-belt style or a graduated fishnet with a wider silicone band may serve better.

Design And Materials

The appeal is the open-knit fishnet paired with rhinestones scattered across the net, in a strong red that is clearly meant to be seen rather than blended into an outfit. This is high-contrast, high-impact styling, and the rhinestone detailing is what sets it apart from a plain fishnet.

The fabric is 95% nylon with 5% spandex. That small amount of spandex is what gives the fishnet its stretch and helps the pattern hold shape on the leg, but a wide open weave like this is inherently more fragile than a fine denier tight. Snags and catches are always a risk with fishnet, so treat them accordingly.

Fit And The Stay-Up Band

This is a one-size design cut to fit UK 8 to 12, which is a reasonable span but not unlimited. Anyone at the upper or lower end should bear in mind that a one-size stocking stretches to fit rather than being tailored, so the density of the net and the pressure of the band will vary with your frame.

The stay-up band is designed to hold each stocking in place without a suspender belt, which is the convenient part of the design. In practice, stay-up bands depend a great deal on individual leg shape and skin, and some people find they slip more than others. It is worth knowing that this is the one variable the specification cannot guarantee for every wearer.

Care And Longevity

These are hand wash only, and the instructions rule out tumble drying, ironing and bleaching. Laying them flat to dry away from direct heat is the sensible approach, both to protect the stretch and to keep the rhinestones from loosening.

That care routine is typical for delicate rhinestone hosiery, but it does mean these are not a grab-and-go item. If you want something you can throw in the machine, this is not it. Handled gently, though, careful washing is exactly what preserves the look that makes them worth buying.

How They Compare

Against plain fishnet thigh highs, the rhinestones are the clear differentiator here, adding shine and visual interest at the cost of extra fragility and more careful washing. Against suspender-style stockings, the stay-up band trades a little dependability for the convenience of not needing a belt.

So the honest comparison is between convenience and guaranteed hold. If you value the simplicity of pulling on a stocking that holds itself, this design delivers that. If you want certainty of stay-put wear across a long evening, a belt-and-suspender setup remains the more reliable route.

The bottom line

As a bold, decorative piece the Lace by LJ red fishnet thigh highs do exactly what they set out to do, combining an edgy weave with rhinestone sparkle and the convenience of a stay-up band. Buy them for the statement and the occasion, sit comfortably within the UK 8-12 range, and be prepared to hand wash with care; go elsewhere if you need hardwearing everyday hosiery or guaranteed all-night hold.