I tested tights ranging from cheap to expensive to see which could withstand my dog's wear and tear.

He's big, he's needy and he loves to cuddle. Welcome to Bargain vs Bougie, The Agency's series pitting products at varying price points against each other. This week, we're looking at tights.

As winter 2023 looms, I know that my tights rotation needs a refresh. And now, with a 25-kilo dog who loves to jump at me when I get home, I needed something that could withstand a bit of wear and tear. So I decided to make it my job to find out which tights would get me through the winter: bargain or bougie?

I looked at various brands ranging from £2.60 to £59 for one pair, and investigated whether it's really worth splashing the cash on a pair of tights to keep ladders and snags away.

Let's get into it.

M&S — £8.00 for three-pack

My hair was really on one that day! These tights were comfy and definitely on the sturdier side - a close encounter with a sharper part of my nail made that clear. I was pretty impressed at this price point, but I haven't yet put them to the ultimate dog-jumping-up test yet. Score: 9/10.

Asos Design — £10 for two pack

I wasn't expecting a miracle with these very budget-friendly 40 Denier tights, but this was still the pair I was least impressed with. Not only did they snag on my bedroom floor within the first few minutes, but they also couldn't withstand the evidently rough treatment of the satin skirt I wore that day. So I doubt I'll be buying these again. Score: 2/10.

Pour Moi — £11.40 for one

I was pretty happy with the Pour Moi pair. You get a lot of bang for your buck with these Definitions 40 Denier Shaping Control Tights. At £12, they cost a scooch more than the average supermarket pair, but they work harder too. Designed to 'smooth, lift and contour', they're not the most comfortable in the world, but such is the nature of shapewear, I guess. I do feel like my bum looks particularly good when I've got them on, and, when it comes to surviving my dog's paws and claws, they've made it through sofa cuddles so far, but at the time of writing, there haven't been any jumping incidents yet. Score: 9/10.

Wolford — £28 for one pair

I liked the slight shine these Wolford Satin Opaque 50 Denier Tights gave off, and they felt stronger and sleeker to the touch than some of the cheaper pairs I tried, so I had high hopes. But interestingly, unlike the famously sturdy Sheertex, they felt quite smooth and light on my legs when I had them on, which I liked, although it might not be best for when the weather is at its coldest. Sadly, even though they felt tough, my dog's scratchy little paws didn't quite leave them unscathed. Score: 8/10.

Sheertex — £59 for one pair

The much-hyped Sheertex brand promises 'rip-resistant' tights, with the website boasting that they test for burst strength, abrasion resistance, yarn strength, and tensile strength. They're also pretty expensive, so my expectations were high. But the Sheertex tights lived up to the hype - such was my trust in this pair of their Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights that I wore them for my much-anticipated 30th birthday party, and they more than survived the night. The price tag takes a bit of getting used to, but they've definitely lived up to the hype so far. Score: 10/10.

So there you have it - my verdict on bargain vs bougie tights! What are your favourite tights? Leave a comment below and let me know.

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