Most similar to Berkshire control top

amother

Sun, Jun 13 2021, 12:47 am

Looking for similar denier. 30. Ultra sheer is too sheer.
Memoi is a bit baggy-perhaps I'm too short? I'm 5'5, but I end up with a slight amount of extra fabric near the ankle.
The other ones all seem to be 8 or 12 denier . Any help?

amother

Taupe

Sun, Jun 13 2021, 12:53 am

Levante dynamic sheer- fix and shape
It’s 40 denier
I sized up and it fit better than the right size recommend without sagging on the leg.
Of course Berkshire is the way to go though 😕.... nothing is as good so far.
I particularly like the control top.

amother

Sand

Sun, Jun 13 2021, 12:54 am

Following!
I tried essato but they’re missing that slight support that the Berkshire I liked had.

I also tried bingos brand but found them very uncomfortable.

amother

Sun, Jun 13 2021, 1:05 am

I never realized how good I had it until Berkshire stopped. I got 4 types at the store the other day to try the different brands and nothing was the same.
Thanks! I'll try Levante.

amother

Sand

Tue, Jun 22 2021, 5:46 pm

I’m on the same hunt as you.
I miss those Berkshires that they stopped making.

Tried memoi, they were ok.
Tried filazi- decent
Levante - more expensive and the ones I tried in the size that should be right are really a tad too small. I’m debating trying it one size up, or skipping cuz I don’t want to spend over $7 on these things 🤦🏻‍♀️.

amother

Taupe

Tue, Jun 22 2021, 6:16 pm

Just saying- there’s a new version of Berkshire out there with the same style #. They are terrible. Zero control top.
Im 10 pounds overweight and the original Berkshire control took away a few pounds. I’m sad that I have to go around looking chubby and flabby. No thank you, I cannot wear a girdle. Officially, me moi made something to take over Berkshire but they are a far cry from the real thing. Essato has a very comfortable, soft feel on the leg but no control top and they roll down.

amother

Sand

Tue, Jun 22 2021, 6:20 pm

amother [ Taupe ] wrote:

Just saying- there’s a new version of Berkshire our there with the same style #. They are terrible. Zero control top.
Im 10 pounds overweight and the original Berkshire control took away a few pounds. I’m sad that I have to go around looking chubby and flabby. No thank you, I cannot wear a girdle. Officially, me moi made something to take over Berkshire but they are a far cry from the real thing. Essato has a very comfortable, soft feel on the leg but no control top and they roll down.

I saw one pair of the old ones in a diff size in the store so if they still have more. She said no, they switched manufacturers and the new one is terrible. 😞

amother

Taupe

Tue, Jun 22 2021, 6:27 pm

amother [ Sand ] wrote:

I saw one pair of the old ones in a diff size in the store so if they still have more. She said no, they switched manufacturers and the new one is terrible. 😞

One day I drove around to 5 different stores to search for the old ones. I found a few pairs in different sizes and colors than I would normally wear but I bought them anyway!
Somebody posted about wearing biker shorts for the support/control. Has anyone tried that? The last thing I need is more padding in that area.

amother

Yolk

Sun, Jun 12 2022, 3:54 pm

Hi. Has anyone found a really good replacement for the original Berkshire control top stockings??
Thanks

amother

Taupe

Sun, Jun 12 2022, 4:26 pm

amother [ Sand ] wrote:

I’ve settled for essato

For me it wasn’t good. It felt good at first but it doesn’t offer the tummy control…

amother

Sand

Sun, Jun 12 2022, 4:39 pm

amother [ Oleander ] wrote:

They are back in stock here in the uk

This made me google.

Look! Berkshire womens Relief Light Support Control Top Pantyhose 8101-30 Denier https://a.co/d/fMxyOSE
Should I order a pair and see how they are?? (I don’t even remember what size I used to wear, lol)

Mon, Jun 19 2023, 3:01 am

amother Sand wrote:

Are these thinner than the old ones?

amother

Taupe

Mon, Jun 19 2023, 7:36 am

ap wrote:

Are these thinner than the old ones?

I just bought a pair. They feel good. The leg sits well. The control top is good. The only problem I had is that it doesn’t come up very high.
The old Berkshire I was able to pull over my stomach- almost up to my bra. This doesn’t have enough material for that. It only goes up to my belly button. If it would pull up higher it would be perfect.