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Let’s address one of the most common questions that come up at the Hosiery Box – what hosiery should you wear to work in an office? Naturally, this depends very much on your workplace, and whether its dress code leans more towards casual or formal. However, assuming it’s not so…
Unless you’re happy to wear trousers every single day for the winter months, hosiery is going to be an invaluable part of your cold-weather wardrobe. Thinking of buying a few pairs to see you through until springtime? This guide will help you select the best hosiery styles for every situation –…
Opaque hosiery doesn’t have quite the same glamorous and alluring reputation that sheer hosiery has. In the warmer months, we wear hosiery because we want to – it’s a fashion choice. In winter though, it’s a practical necessity. A wardrobe basic. And ‘basic’ and ‘glamorous’ are not usually words that…
Thigh-high stockings are like the lingerie of legwear. On top of that, though, they’re a great option if you struggle to find full-length pantyhose that don’t slip down or have hemlines that dig. Whether you’re looking for a colorful style or a natural nude option, we’ve rounded up some of…
Disclosure: Links with a * are affiliate links. Alongside fabric content, one of the things you will pretty much always see listed in a hosiery product description is a ‘denier’ number. But what does it actually mean, and what do the different hosiery deniers look like? What is denier? Denier…
Are you thinking of gifting someone hosiery and/or lingerie this festive season, but aren’t sure where to start? Perhaps you just need a little inspiration? I’m here to share some advice on how to pick and present the perfect gift. The two most important gifting tips are… 1. Match their…
For Autumn/Winter 2019 an Italian fashion brand Calzedonia presents a new line of eco-friendly tights. New line of eco-friendly tights made using Q-Nova.© Calzedonia/Fulgar For Autumn/Winter 2019 an Italian fashion brand Calzedonia presents a new line of eco-friendly tights made using Q-Nova, the innovative recycled yarn produced by Fulgar, a leader…
It’s always nice when you can end a year on a particularly positive note, and this autumn has marked a significant and exciting milestone for Mayfair – the launch of an in-house hosiery range to complement their own collection of lingerie! You may wonder why this didn’t happen sooner. After all, Mayfair…
The Italian designer’s looks are completed by new-concept stockings and tights, all made using recycled yarn by Fulgar. Innovative green fabrics are playing an ever-greater role in the runway shows. A commitment to sustainability is now a must for fashion designers and brands. Fulgar, an international leader in the production…
Outfit planning for a boudoir photo shoot is often as fun as the event itself. You get to dabble in fashion styling, and treat yourself to some fancy new things – perhaps even a whole new outfit. There are plenty of articles online with advice on choosing lingerie, but the…
As the fall season begins, many women across the United States and the world are getting ready for “tights season,” the moment when the cooler weather means it’s time to pair skirts or dresses with a little extra warmth on the legs. Some may be looking forward to the fall…
The ‘unbreakable’ pantyhose are powered by Sheertex knit, made with ballistic grade fibres often found in bullet-proof vests. Sheertex, the brand formerly known as Sheerly Genius, has created “the world’s first pair of unbreakable sheer pantyhose”. Named one of Time’s Best Inventions of 2018, Sheertex pantyhose are made with Ultra…
Canadian brand Rachel launches two tights styles for the North American market, made using the innovative Q-Nova by Fulgar fibre. Canadian brand Rachel launches two tights styles made using Q-Nova. © Rachel Feminine and elegant tights under a name Rachel, a Canadian brand boasting thousands of North American customers, are…
I wrote about nylons, the most glamorous seamed hosiery, the latest tight trends, and how to take care of your hoses, but I somehow never managed to publish a blogpost about my favourite brands for hosiery. This is definitely something I want to change with this blogpost, as I wear a lot of stockings and…
Finding hosiery that doesn’t bunch, roll or easily snag can be difficult for anyone. And with an often much more limited selection of plus size styles, the search can be even more frustrating for curvy women. But all hope is not lost. Some brand are getting it right in the…
Panty hose are typically made of a thinner, more sheer material than traditional tights. Often worn in office settings to avoid the look of bare legs, they can blend in with your skin tone when done in nude hues. Whether you opt for a skin-colored or black style, a good…
Whether she’s enrolled in dance class or loves to wear dresses on the regular, adding a solid pair of tights to her wardrobe is a must. Of course, she’ll need a pair that’s comfortable so she can freely leap, run and spin, as well as one that’s sturdy enough to…
When it comes to hosiery styles, most people have a favourite. There are those who find stockings far more stylish than anything else. Those who swear by the convenience of modern tights. And still others who find their best style match in a pair of hold-ups. If you’re new to…
Seamed stockings, also called backseam stockings, are a perpetually popular choice. Whether it’s the leg-lengthening look you love or their retro vibe, there’s no denying that they’re a hosiery classic. The original sheer hosiery style, no less. Sheer stockings became popular in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the 40’s…
Summer can be a struggle if your workplace requires (or at least expects) you to wear hosiery. Even when you’re free to choose, some of us simply don’t like to go bare-legged. And there are still plenty of positives to donning hosiery, even in those warmer months. For one thing,…
When it comes to shopping for hosiery, one of the most common terms you’re going to come across is ‘denier’. And after looking at enough pairs of stockings and tights, you’ll probably gather that it has something to do with how sheer or opaque the product is. But what exactly does denier…
Tights have been a part of our wardrobe for centuries. They started as a men’s affair, but became a womenswear staple when hemlines started rising around the 1920s. Nylon and Lycra, invented by DuPont in the 1940s and 1950s respectively, contributed to make tights even more popular by conferring strength,…
Whatever your hosiery priorities – quality, price, style, or all of the above – Trasparenze is a name to know. Based in Italy, the brand is known as much for its elegant basics as it is for its fashion-forward creations. Everything they do well, they do very well. Not tried Trasparenze products…
Somewhere around the age of 21, I stopped wearing stockings. I had left college early to work in New York City in late October. There, closing in on winter, some of the women around me were still walking around with bare legs. Despite inclement weather, they even wore sandals. I now…
Let’s be honest: delicate nylon stockings don’t really have a long life. There are some tips, though, that help to prevent them from getting ladders or being destroyed ways too early and help to give them a longer life. Depending on their quality, they can even survive several times of…
When people ask about the difference between hold-ups and stockings, the typical answer is that hold-ups stay up on their own while stockings require a suspender belt. Which is true, except for the suspender belt part. Maison Close ‘Les Fetiches’ Les Suspenders Stockings do require ‘something’ to keep them in place, but you’ve…
The history of lingerie is endlessly fascinating. Did you know, for example, that in the past women’s underwear used to be crotchless as standard? It was seen as more hygienic, more practical, and even more modest since the wearer could use the bathroom without undressing. With the advent of shorter skirts,…
Just like a bra set or pretty night slip, hosiery can make a wonderful gift for the most romantic day of the year – it’s both intimate and indulgent. And with prices ranging from below £10 to £50+, there’s an option for every budget too. But with so many hosiery styles…
Did you know that stockings have keyholes? And women once fighted against each other to get just one pair of nylons? The world of hosiery and stockings is exciting, glamorous and fascinating. Moreover, it looks like you, my dear readers, are very interested in this topic. This is why I…
December is upon us, and that can only mean one thing – it’s party season. From family gatherings to office parties, to festive nights out with the girls, it’s time to plan those party outfits. Once you’ve found the perfect dress and moved onto the accessories, don’t forget to think…
Tights season is well underway. But if you thought fashion girls were still braving bare legs in sub-zero-temperatures, not so – the likes of Giorgia Tordini and Pernille Teisbaek are officially making them cool again. The trick to making them work? Finding a decent pair – something our Features Ed…
Are you typically a tights-wearer, but intrigued by the idea of stockings? Then you’ll also need to get yourself a suspender belt to hold them up. It’s the same thing as a garter belt, which is the US name for them. Some people choose to wear a suspender belt and stockings for aesthetic…
When it comes to black tights, choosing the right one is essential. H&M’s 200 Denier Control-top Tights stand out for their affordability and versatility. Uniqlo’s Heattech Tights are highly recommended for their exceptional warmth, while Wolford Matte Opaque 80 Denier Tights offer an intense black color. Nordstrom’s Fleece-Lined Tights provide superior comfort and warmth, and L’eggs Control Top Sheer Toe Pantyhose offer a budget-friendly option. For a flattering fit, consider Spanx Luxe Leg Bootyfull Sheer Tights. Finally, Emilio Cavallini offers a wide range of printed tights for those looking for variety. For more information, visit: https://www.elle.com/fashion/shopping/g24887174/best-black-tights/
When it comes to selecting your hold ups, it can be a little daunting to browse through several hundred pairs, ranging from sheers to opaques. So, the ladies at Mayfair have compiled a guide to buying some of our favourite pairs. We have selected one pair of key hold ups…
Hosiery season is all year round. But shopping for new tights and choosing what to wear with your outfit can be tricky at times. Everyone wants to look great with a chic pair of legwear, but not everyone knows how. To help you understand hosiery fashion better, here are some…
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You probably find yourself standing in front of your closet, asking if you should get rid of your old fashion pieces, like your knitted scarf, suspenders, or your old pair of tights. Gone are the days of mixing and matching pieces to create wild and colorful outfits. It’s 2018, and…
Medias Platino brings you the new trends. Now is trend to leave your underwear on the outside. It’s fashion everywhere, not just for celebrities. Last season it started to be seen on the Catwalk. Lingerie acts as a source of inspiration for street clothes. It is already referred to as…
On Medias Platino’s blog in July, we already brought you the daring looks of the summer, with which to show off your legs! Have you repeated them infinitely? We bring you more. Looks that do not fail. The looks of marine theme, with knots, Ibiza style and geometric patterns. And to combine…
Platino Underwear for this summer. It’s hot and the days are longer, we’re definitely in the middle of summer. We enjoy our spare time more, we go on trips and we are more hours in movement and outside the house. That is why it’s important to feel comfortable with underwear….
We are so used to the tights of modern synthetic materials that no one has doubt that the microfiber is a good material. It is practical easily washed material, which does not change its color and lay emphasis on the women’s legs. While totally cotton slipping down tights will be…
It’s already summer, and today we want to bring you a few summer looks for you to show your legs. Ready?OversizeTotal WhitePichi An updated look. Even if it’s back from the nineties, a bib overall is a trend right now. With a white t-shirt and casual shoes you will be ready…
At VienneMilano, we believe in helping women feel and be fabulous with luxury hosiery. Stockings are fabulous, but accidental rips and snags are certainly not. If you have been a long-time wearer of various tights and hosiery brands, you have likely run (no pun intended) into this dilemma. We’ve gathered…
You are probably here because you love your legwear – and maybe you particularly like stockings. Well, as you may know, stockings need a suspender belt (or garter belt, as it is called in many places) in order for them to be held in place. Sounds simple doesn’t it – one pair of…
With a line up the back of each leg as ubiquitous to 1940s and 1950s fashion as the cinched waist and perfectly-coiffed hair-do, it can seem like stocking seams were simply a popular trend. But the truth is that almost all hosiery was seamed back then – that was just how it…
There is an eternal debate concerning two varieties of stocking – which are the finest, is it the 100% nylon stockings, or the 100% silk stockings? At the risk of spoiling this whole article, they both have their fans, but there is no clear cut winner – both nylon and silk…
Some ladies play it safe in blustery, snowy weather. They choose sensible, thick, black tights and pair them with warm, cozy boots and lined wool trousers. These practical women likely have mothers who sleep easy at night knowing their daughters are not going to freeze for fashion’s sake, by glances…
If the fall ’18 runway shows taught us anything about upcoming trends, it’s that all things in the name of hosiery (and hosiery-like or pliable pieces) are headed for the hot spot. Just as many of the autumn season’s shoe trends have already begun being adopted — there’s no shortage of dad sneakers on the…
With the sun high in the sky, we are seeing trousers being swapped for skirts and dresses, which in itself is a wonderful welcome to the warmer weather. However, us ladies may have spent the last few months in either opaque, or slightly thicker, hosiery. So, it is time to make…
Stockings have a very strong reputation for being incredibly sensual and perfect for the boudoir. But that really isn’t giving them the credit they deserve. Stockings are inevitably one of the first things that we consider when preparing any outfit that could be considered ‘sensual’ for a night out, or even…
For well over a half century almost every woman who has ever worn stockings, pantyhose, or tights... has suffered the same inevitable fate or consequences... their hosiery (more often than not... brand new), is going to catch or snag on virtually anything... an un-filed fingernail, a bracelet, a chair or table, or even something simple-- like someone stepping on their toe... and BAM... there it is.. a ruined pair of stockings or pantyhose... that begin to run (or "ladder" as the Brits call it), either way, a verb.. and not a good one.
This is the dread and plight of women who want to look perfectly put together and exude confidence, and expect their legs to look flawless... not homeless.
Almost every mature woman in the modern world will have experienced such fashion catastrophe, angst, and distress of snagging and running pantyhose or stockings at the most inopportune and inconvenient, and confidence-disrupting moment!
Since the mid-20th century invention of sheer hosiery (originally stockings until the invention of pantyhose in 1959) to enhance women's legs, the short life span of hosiery was a certainty.
To prevent the ensuing progressive run or ladder from a snag, women have resorted to emergency triage application of clear nail polish-- which is viscous (thick), and dries into a noticeable and unsightly glob that sticks to the skin, and renders the hose unsuitable for any future use.
There is now a better and simpler solution called Pantyhose Run-Stop® that comes in a convenient lip-gloss dispenser/ applicator, and is a fixative that "welds" the microfibers together and dries almost transparently. While it won't restore the hosiery to showroom condition, application of the fixative (not adhesive), will secure the woven mesh from unraveling, and minimize the damage before the stockings start to irretrievably run-- thereby preserving the hose for continued wearing (if caught soon enough), or even additional wearings if the snag is in a concealable spot (covered by a skirt, dress, pants, or the bottom of the foot).
The challenge:
This patent-pending product, is in a category by itself, and in the 50 years or more of sheer hosiery embraced and worn by women world-wide, there has never been a product commercially marketed to specifically treat a compromised woven microfiber textile to prevent the progressive unraveling of the fibers or filaments... commonly called a "run" (or a "ladder" in the UK).
Additionally, carrying a nail polish bottle in a purse-- is inconvenient (because it is bulky), and a concept that is generally not planned for such eventuality. Women will always grab a tube of lip-stick or lip gloss to toss in their purse as SOP (standard operating procedure), and maybe a couple of other cosmetic items as well.
In the war of the survival of pantyhose beyond a single wearing, Pantyhose Run-Stop® is a new product that combines a modern bio-compatable acrylic polymer as a fixative that penetrates and "welds" the microfibers together and dries almost transparently, into a convenient lip-gloss tube that can be carried along with other cosmetics in a woman's purse, and can be applied as triage in a moment's notice-- before a run begins developing. This is like the combination of a missile with a warhead-- an effective and transparent fixative, contained in a handy dispenser/ applicator.
This composition commonly used in other applications, differs from adhesives and clear nail polish in that it is water-based, and thin enough to deposit the acrylic micosphere particles which selectively bond with the different synthetic-blend fibers (nylon/ elastane/ polymide, etc) in the woven mesh, and lock (or weld) the fibers together... which prevents unraveling.
In comparison, the antiquated traditional method women use-- clear nail polish or other adhesives (like super-glue), are unsuitable and undesirable-- as it's thickness creates a noticeable and unsightly glob, patch, or sheath-- essentially ruining the hosiery for any future use, and as well-- it sticks to the skin, and is difficult to peel off.
Pantyhose Run-Stop® is specifically for the application to pantyhose, stockings and tights, and is blended with a black pigment to blend with black or grey hosiery, and a tan pigment to blend to be used with nude and flesh colored hosiery, both contained in a double-ended dual cartridge lip gloss dispenser, each capsule containing the different shade. Although the composition when dry is practically transparent, the shading is simply an extra step in the indetectability of the application. Obviously, with dark or black hosiery, lighter skin will obviously show through the hole, so the Pantyhose Run-Stop® is more effective on smaller snags before they progress to larger holes.
