Thermal (unpadded) tights over padded shorts

Hi all
I've got a comfortable pair of padded gel shorts that I'd like to continue to wear underneath some thermal unpadded tights I picked up in the wiggle sale. Neither shorts nor tights are bib varieties, so my question is, what is the best way to prevent the tights from slipping down to my thighs whilst cycling and exposing my very cold derrière?
Are there braces I could use that would be comfortable?
I've got some knee warmers but they are only 3/4 length and its been a bit too cold for that, hence the long tights. I had ordered some Gore full length leg warmers but they are a touch too small and when I tried to order replacements they were sold out.
This Spring I shall be investing in a good pair of bib shorts.
I've got a comfortable pair of padded gel shorts that I'd like to continue to wear underneath some thermal unpadded tights I picked up in the wiggle sale. Neither shorts nor tights are bib varieties, so my question is, what is the best way to prevent the tights from slipping down to my thighs whilst cycling and exposing my very cold derrière?
Are there braces I could use that would be comfortable?
I've got some knee warmers but they are only 3/4 length and its been a bit too cold for that, hence the long tights. I had ordered some Gore full length leg warmers but they are a touch too small and when I tried to order replacements they were sold out.
This Spring I shall be investing in a good pair of bib shorts.
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If you're thinking of 'normal' tights such as long johns, I also have a pair of 3/4 length thermal tights designed for skiing which are fine underneath the shorts- it takes a good few hours of riding before it starts to feel much different to just having the shorts on.
I'd agree with this. All very well some people saying buy some new bib tights but if you're on a tight budget, this solution will work just fine. They'd not need to be very tight to just stop the tights slipping down.
They are designed like that for a very good reason.
Otherwise buy some clip on braces and use them to keep both up.
I'm managing perfectly well with my non bib shorts at the moment, as all my base layers are long enough to tuck in, although I will be buying a pair of bib shorts for summer. It's just trying to find the best way to stay warm on my legs.
Today I wore my shorts and knee warmers and was just about ok, on a damp and miserable windy afternoon. If I was out any longer I'd have froze!
Ruth