These were like a normal comfy legging, but with a soft brushed inside which kept me super warm and cosy throughout the day and I felt that I benefitted from going a size up than what I would normally wear in these to make them a less tighter fit and more useful for everyday lounging. Both were smart enough for workwear when worn on their own, or as decent base layers for when you need to wear extra layers. Shopqueen01 Great value super soft warm leggings Lovely & warm especially in the colder months, great quality not too thin does exactly what it says keeps your legs cosy

She wrote: "I headed along to the huge M&S on Market Street in Manchester to buy up its full range of thermals for women - although it seems the whole of Manchester had the same idea. Dianne concluded that the range could be improved with the addition of a "thumb hole" in the tops but she was nonetheless happy with her investment. There’s nothing worse than feeling too cold when you’re out and about, and a layer of thermal underwear under one of the best winter coats for women can easily make the difference between a comfortable walk and a freezing, miserable trudge. What’s more, today’s high-tech thermal fabrics are thin and versatile enough to blend in with the rest of your wardrobe, making them excellent winter staples as well as base layers. Daydream0146 More colours please Couldn’t be without these vests in the winter. They are super warm.So, how did Dianne get along? The writer wasn't convinced the thermals would be much use for her as she works from home in a "very cold old house". But she soon changed her mind, as the thermals saved her from turning on the heating for several hours. lovejeggings28 Warmth These leggings are so comfortable and with the fleece it makes them even better for the cooler months. FRB Very warm Very warm. A little heavy to wear under very light weight clithing but perfect for wearing under heavier clothes and for outdoors, eg watching sport.

Can’t recommend it enough! Worth every penny! In fact I may get another one, before they sell out!!! I already have the thermal fleece tights which work so well together!!! The lining is so soft, the sleeves are nice and long...even for my long arms and the overall length is great. Ok its not the cheapest but this is what M & S used to do best, more expensive but reassuringly good quality...you get what you pay for. If only they followed that formula with everything. I always 'size up' as I prefer them to be a bit looser. The leggings are always really long, but I just fold them over as I don't want to cut them! I felt that I benefitted from going a size up than what I would normally wear in these to make them a less tighter fit and more useful for everyday lounging."Dianne Bourne, of The Manchester Evening News decided to put the thermal range to the test, here is how she got on. Orchid49 Just right for Winter They're very cosy to wear. I've only given it 3* as they are far too long for me (being 5') I am going to have to shorten them but at present I am turning them under. Typical of M&S they think everyone has long legs - even short is long. They need to see the average age of their customers - who have been shopping there for years have not grown but in a lot of cases have shrunk null Best leggings ever! Warmest leggings I’ve ever had. Can wear them in the house without anything else if you are working. In fact I need to buy another pair because I literally don't want to take them off now they're just so flipping warm and comfy." The main problem I found was the part left uncovered by the thermal wear - eg my hands - which started to get cold as I typed away while the rest of me was staying pretty warm in the layers.