Hold ups are hopeless. Stockings should be grasped tightly by a tawt suspender belt. A glimpse of a suspender clasp gets most guys reaching for their pocket and aids the lady's position.
I saw an attractive woman walking confidently through through business district until her hold ups gave way... Everyone started but a few of us surrounded her with our overcoats to allow her to tend to her stay ups. She didn't and took them off. I'm sure she replaced them with pantyhose before too long... Stay ups and garter belts with nylons are for for the bedroom. Pantyhose are for business...