Common questions about hosiery - Stockings, Tights & Hold-ups
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Welcome to your ultimate guide to stockings, tights, and hold-ups, where we aim to answer all your burning questions on these essential fashion accessories. Whether you're a fashionista looking to elevate your style or a beginner navigating the world of legwear, this comprehensive guide is here to help. Stockings, tights, and hold-ups can add that extra touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit.
This guide is your go-to resource for all things hosiery. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to elevate your style game with our ultimate guide to stockings, tights, and hold-ups.
Common questions about hosiery
Benefits of wearing stockings, tights, and hold-ups
There are several benefits to incorporating stockings, tights, and hold-ups into your wardrobe. Firstly, they can instantly elevate any ensemble, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication. Whether wearing a little black dress or a professional suit, legwear completes your outfit and makes you feel more put together. Stockings, tights, and hold-ups can provide extra warmth during colder months, allowing you to wear your favourite dresses and skirts all year round. Another advantage of legwear is that it enhances your leg shape and overall silhouette. Sheer stockings and tights can help smooth out imperfections, giving your legs a more polished appearance. Furthermore, legwear can provide light compression, improve blood circulation and reduce leg fatigue. That is especially beneficial for those who spend long hours on their feet or frequently travel.
What are the types of hosiery?
What are stockings? Stockings need a suspender belt to wear them. Think of them as a pair of tights but without the panty! And they tend to sit on your thigh. The suspender belt that keeps them in place and, to many women (and all men.) Look exceptionally sexy! What are Hold-ups Hold-ups are the same as stockings but without the suspender belt. They have silicon on the inner surface of their band, which keeps your hold-ups staying up. What are tights? Tights provide coverage from the waist down to the toes.
What does Sheer and Opaque hosiery mean?
Sheer Anything up to 20 deniers would be considered sheer hosiery. That means your hosiery will show through to your skin. In a word, they are transparent. More care is needed when putting sheer on as they are sensitive to snagging or ripping. Trim nails, remove rings, wear gloves and take your time. Opaque Opaque is 40 denier or above, which means you can not see through them to the skin. They are more resilient and hence less likely to snag or rip. Our opaque tights come in at 100 or 120 deniers and are popular during the winter.
Common misconceptions and myths about stockings, tights, and hold-ups
There are several misconceptions and myths surrounding stockings, tights, and hold-ups. Let's debunk some of the most common ones: **Myth: Stockings and tights are uncomfortable**: While poorly fitting or low-quality legwear can be uncomfortable, Our Ballerina and Zohara brands provide comfort and style. Our materials and construction of our hosiery will ensure a comfortable fit.- **Myth: You can only wear stockings and tights in colder months**: Legwear is all year-round, regardless of the weather. Opt for sheer or lower denier stockings and tights during warmer months and thicker options for colder months.- **Myth: Only certain body types can wear legwear**: Legwear is for everyone, regardless of body shape or size. We have plus sizes available for all body types, so embrace your individuality and find the styles that make you feel confident and comfortable. Can Stockings & suspenders be worn outside of the bedroom? YES! There is a misconception that they are only for the bedroom, but many women say stockings, can be worn for every occasion.
Why do I come out in a rash wearing Hold-ups?
You could have an allergy to silicone. It is not that common and is usually very mild, causing a little rash or skin irritation that surfaces a little while after putting hold-ups on. Try stockings instead as an alternative.
Why buy Ballerina Hosiery Hold-ups, Stockings and Tights?
Ballerina hold-ups are more expensive than your supermarket pair, but the quality, crafting and detail are undeniably better. Ballerina also use a higher quality of silicone, meaning they stay up! And the better material means they sit better.
What makes Italian made hosiery so much better?
Ballerina Hosiery makes their stockings in Italy, A country that focuses on the quality of their products versus the quantity. They pay close attention to the details that attribute to Italian hosiery.
How to fix laddered hosiery?
Even quality hosiery like Ballerina can suffer from this now and again. A quick fix is applying clear nail polish on the ladder, which stops it from getting any bigger.
How to find your hosiery size
All of our Hosiery products have a size guide, So it is easy to find your size based on weight and height. Weight. Pop yourself on the scales without heavy clothing to get an accurate reading. Height. Standing straight with your back up against the wall, ask someone to place a ruler on the top of your head and mark the spot with a pencil. Then use a tape measure from the floor up to the mark.
