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Avoid Holes In Your High End European Hosiery 

You invest in high-end European hosiery because it looks chicer, it’s more comfortable, and it’s made to last. However, what happens when you find a hole? Even the highest quality hosiery isn’t completely indestructible but taking care to pay attention to a few things can help you to avoid more holes popping up in the future. Some simple ways you can avoid damaging your hosiery are: 

  • File and smooth – One of the most common causes of an unexpected run or hole in your hosiery isn’t what you’re wearing, and it isn’t what you’re doing – it could be what you’re not doing instead. When you put on your hose to find a surprise run or hole, check your fingernails. Even the smallest crack, chip, or jagged bit of nail can catch on your hosiery as you’re pulling them on, tearing at the fabric and causing a small run that will only grow throughout the day. Before putting on any hosiery, quickly run a nail file over the free edges of your nails to make sure you’re not going to unknowingly damage your hose. 
  • Reinforced toes make a difference – One of the most common places to find a hole in your hosiery is at the toe. These can develop due to your choice of footwear, or simply due to how your foot rubs inside of any shoe as you walk. One way to combat this is to invest in hosiery with a reinforced toe, like our Amour HIP GLOSS 20-Den Tights
  • Consider your denier – When it comes to hosiery, denier matters. You’re more likely to find a hole or a run in your sheerest hosiery, simply because this hosiery features a lower denier. Thicker pieces with a higher denier tend to be sturdier, and they can stand up to a bit more because of it. If you’re wearing sheer hosiery with a denier of around 20 or below, take care to pay attention to where you’re sitting, what your legs may be rubbing up against, and what activities you’re partaking in while wearing your hose. 

At Hosieree.com our hosiery is built to last, and we feature all deniers for all looks or seasons. To see what we have in store, pay us a visit at Hosieree.com today. 

Denier Demystified: How to Select The Perfect Tights For Every Season

If you are wondering if you can wear tights in the summer, you can! You can wear tights all year round. The secret is to understand Denier measurements and what range to select for every season. Here is our guide to picking the right tights for every season using Denier.

What Is Denier?

Denier is a fiber density measurement that determines the weight and thickness of the yarn used. Denier is determined by weighing a 9,000-meter length of hosiery yarn. The lower the Denier number, the shearer and lighter the tights. Conversely, the higher the Denier number, the more opaque and warmer the tights. Knowing the Denier of hosiery will help you choose the appropriate tights for each season.

Here is a general Denier guide for every season:

Spring (10-20 Denier): For spring, when the weather is getting warmer, you might opt for tights in the 10-20 Denier range. These will be quite sheer, adding a touch of color or polish to your look without causing you to overheat. Here are some examples:

Fiore Fit Control 20 Tights

Amour HIP GLOSS 20-Den Tights

Cecilia De Rafael ETERNO 15 Glossy Pantyhose

Summer (<10 Denier): In the heat of summer, ultra-sheer tights of less than ten Denier can be a good choice if you still prefer to wear hosiery. These provide a barely-there feel and appearance, perfect for warmer temperatures. Check out these options:

Cecilia De Rafael DIVINE NANOFIBRE Pantyhose

Falke Invisible Deluxe Shaping 8 Pantyhose

Franco Bombana Fresh Summer 8 Low to Waist Pantyhose

Autumn (20-40 Denier): As the weather begins to cool in autumn, you might reach for 20-40 Denier tights. These provide a bit more warmth and opacity, adding an extra layer to your outfit. Explore these Fall tights:

Cecilia De Rafael Panty Bra – Lift Up and Modeling Pantyhose

Platino Pantyhose Eco Nude 30 den 522

Trasparenze CHRISTINE 30 Tights

Winter (50+ Denier): For winter, you’ll likely want tights with a Denier of 50 or more. These thicker tights offer more warmth for the colder months, and they are also typically more durable, which is a bonus in a season where clothes often see more wear and tear. Try these winter tights:

Glamour Ginestra 70 Semi-Sheer Pantyhose

Giulia Blues 70 Opaque Tights

Bellissima K2 300 Den 3D Microfiber Tights

Use this Denier guide to find your perfect pair of tights. No matter what season you are shopping for, you will find the high-quality hosiery you need at Hosieree.com

Don’t Put Away Your Black Hosiery Just Yet 

The weather is warming up and summer is well on its way, so you might think it’s time to tuck that black hosiery back in the drawer. While black hosiery like the Calzitaly Biodegradable Tights are a fall and winter staple, that doesn’t mean you have to put away your dark hosiery entirely when the spring and summer seasons arrive. At Hosieree.com we love the elegant and edgy appeal a great pair of black hose adds to any outfit, and we want to break down how you can keep the statement going even during the hottest months of the year. 

First and foremost, it’s all about picking the right black hosiery. For spring and summer, your first focus should be finding hosiery with the right denier to keep you comfortable, while still giving that classic black hose look. While the Calzitaly Biodegradable Tights with a 40 den might be your cool weather staple, trade those out for the Calzitaly Ladder Resist Pantyhose during the spring and summer instead. The Ladder Resist Pantyhose has a 15 denier, which helps to keep you cool and comfortable, while still giving you that perfect sheer black look. 

When you’re wearing black hosiery in summer, you’ll want to carefully choose the fabrics and the colors you’re wearing. Black, white, beige, or tan linen-type fabrics provide summer comfort and easy movement, and they’re easily elevated in sophistication with a sleek pair of sheer black hose. For neon or bright summer shades, your black hosiery gives you just that extra touch of edge to make your outfit truly unexpected. Keep your fabrics light, airy, and summer friendly, keep a classic summer-friendly color palette, and you can’t go wrong. 

Black hosiery is a classic for a reason. It’s sexy, it’s elegant, and it’s just edgy enough to pull together both elegant looks and high-fashion trends. Rather than giving your black hose the summer off, consider bringing that look into the warm weather seasons for something a little more interesting this season. If you’re looking for that perfect pair of black hosiery, we have just what you need. Check out our selection of sheer, sleek, and sexy black hose at Hosieree.com today. 

5 Ways To Reuse Old Hosiery 

5 Ways To Reuse Old Hosiery 

Even the finest European hose will wear out eventually. What do you do when your go everywhere, do anything, favorite pair like the Calzitaly NUDE 20 Pantyhose has seen better days? We hope you’re not getting ready to toss them away! At Hosieree.com we want you to know that hosiery is valuable whether they’re on your legs or helping you around the house, and 5 ways we love reusing old hosiery include: 

1. Recover lost jewelry – It’s common and it’s stressful – an earring slips through your fingers, and the next thing you know, you’re searching under the vanity, under the sofa, or under the bed with a flashlight trying to find a “needle in a haystack”. This is where your old hosiery comes in. You can put the flashlight away, grab your old hose, and get your vacuum cleaner ready. Attach the vacuum’s hose attachment and place your old hosiery firmly around the opening of the hose, securing the hosiery with a hair-tie or a rubber band. Turn your vacuum on and use the hose to scan the area of the lost earring. The vacuum will pull the earring from the floor or the fibers of the carpet, while the hosiery makes sure it sticks safely for retrieval! 

2. Give your light-colored shoes a good polish – With summer on the way, you’re probably getting all your favorite summer shoes out to show off for another season. Scuffs happen, but hosiery can help. Simply place a bit of toothpaste on a small kitchen sponge, then place the sponge inside of your old hosiery. When you moisten the sponge, get right to scrubbing. The sponge holds the toothpaste, while the hosiery ensures the sponge won’t further scuff or scratch the surface. 

3. Your garden helper – For gardeners, hosiery can be your secret weapon to beautiful, healthy, upright plants. Made from gentle fabrics, a small strip of old hosiery can help you to tie plants to sticks or supports to keep them upright without harming the plant like harsh wire. For potted plants, a piece of old hosiery placed at the bottom of a flowerpot can stop soil from falling out of drainage holes underneath. 

4. Store garlic and onions – Garlic and onions are best stored in a breathable, soft, and room-temperature environment. Rather than trying to find suitable produce bags, your old hosiery serves those needs perfectly. Simply take a leg of old hosiery and place onions or garlic bulbs inside, then hang in the kitchen to keep your ingredients close at hand. 

5. Fix that hole in your screen – When you want to toss open the windows for a little fresh air just to find a hole in the screen, it can throw off your whole good mood. If you’re airing things out this summer and find a hole, your old hosiery is the quickest fix you can find. Simply cut a piece of your hosiery to fit the hole, glue around the edges, and no bugs will find their way inside. 

When one pair of hosiery wears out, that also tells you it’s time to find your next favorite. Whether it’s a classic sheer pair of anywhere nude hose, or something a bit trendier, we have just what you need today at Hosieree.com! 

How to Put on Tights While Avoiding Ladders

How to Put on Tights While Avoiding Ladders

If you wear tights often, then you are already well aware of this fear—you are pulling your tights up only to notice a ladder. A ladder is a run in the tights or a long hole often appearing when you pull them up. To avoid this, follow these easy tips. 

1. Avoid putting on jewelry and accessories until after you have put on your tights. Never pull up tights while wearing jewelry, including bracelets, watches, rings, and long necklaces. These can easily get caught up in your tights as you pull them on, causing a ladder. 

2. Clip your nails. Before wearing tights, make sure your fingernails and toenails are clipped to an appropriate length, so they don’t pose a risk to your tights. 

3. When you start pulling the tights up, roll one leg to the toe part and then gently slide your foot into the rolled-up leg. You can then carefully pull the tights up over the heel. Repeat these steps for your other foot. Slowly pull the tights up and over your knees.

4. You can continue slowly pulling them up until they are over your hips and waist. Take great care when doing this. If you go too fast, you risk a ladder and other damage and will have to find a new pair of tights and start the process over.

Would a Higher Denier Help?

Yes! A higher denier means thicker tights. Tights with a lower denier are much more likely to tear and rip faster. If you want to wear tights with a lower denier, go for a bigger size, so you don’t overstretch the fabric and risk any runs or ladders.

Is There a Best Way to Store Tights?

When storing your tights, you should roll them up or fold them neatly before placing them into your drawer. Storing them separately is another good way to prevent ladders. You also want to ensure all your tights are stored separately from your bras and other undergarments to avoid damage. The tights can easily get hooked onto a bra. 

Need to replace your old and damaged tights with new ones? Check out the selection over at hosieree.com, and happy shopping!

Tips for Buying Hosiery Online

Tips for Buying Hosiery Online

Choosing what we wear on our legs is just as important as the rest of the ensemble we put together. And thanks to the many advances in the fashion industry, we have a wide selection of the best choices in hosiery. Here are a few expert tips for buying hosiery online.

Find a Dedicated Site

You want to start your journey by traveling to a site that is dedicated to legwear. They are the experts, after all. We have a vast selection of high-quality hosiery you will love. You can also take in our knowledge and expertise when it comes to finding the best hosiery for your body type. 

Look for Variety

You also want to purchase hosiery from an online site that offers the variety you need. You might be in the wrong place if you can’t find pantyhose and tights in the same online store as your thigh highs and stay up stockings. You also want to make sure there is some variety in the different styles, sizes, colors, and patterns you choose.

Check the Size Chart

Size charts are always helpful when estimating the size you may need for hosiery online. Our size charts give several measurements to pinpoint the right size. You may consider sizing up to avoid aggravating waistband rolling if you are in between sizes. 

Thicker Means Stronger

If the legwear you choose is thicker, it will be stronger and much more durable than most sheer options. However, remember that the thicker they are, the less leg you show. Always consider the thickness of the legwear you purchase online. 

Thicker legwear is also good for hiding any imperfections you may have. To understand the denier of your hosiery, you need to consider its opacity. 

Understand the Differences

It is also important to understand the difference between the different hosiery types, so you purchase exactly what you need. For example, stockings are a true classic. They cover your leg up to mid-thigh and are often reserved for special occasions.

On the other hand, tights tend to be sheer and more skin tight. They can easily dress up your legs while showing them off in the best way. 

There you have it. These are just a few tips you can keep in mind when browsing hosiery online. For a high-quality selection of everything you may need to dress up or upgrade your wardrobe, visit us at hosieree.com today.

4 Reasons to Have Nude Tights for Summer Looks

4 Reasons to Have Nude Tights for Summer Looks

The weather is scorching as we embrace the summer sun. We have traded our coats and boots for flip-flops, wedges, and sundresses. It is also time to trade our winter leggings for something more appropriate for summer.

Here are a few great reasons you should have some nude tights in your wardrobe for your summer looks.

1. Achieve the Bare Leg Look

Nude tights offer a ton in the way of versatility. Nude and sheer tights that match your skin tone can hide any imperfections on your leg while still allowing you to achieve that bare leg look you want for summer. Forget the spray tan, pull on a pair of nude tights or stockings instead of going bare-legged and enhance any look you have for summer.

2. Embrace the Versatility

Again, nude tights are much more versatile than you may even know. Not only can you wear them when you dress formally, but they can also be worn with other more casual looks. There really is no limit to the different ways you can embrace the versatility of a nude tight during the summer.

3. Cover Up Imperfections

Maybe you didn’t have time to shave or have some imperfections you want to cover up without having to use makeup or fake spray tan. Nude tights offer the perfect cover. From discoloration and varicose veins to a birthmark or blotches, nude tights in the right shade can cover all this.

4. A Classic Choice

Aside from the obvious we have already discussed, nude tights are just a classic choice all around. They are versatile, go with your wardrobe for any season, and are comfortable for all-day wear. They are a great way to look more sophisticated and stylish during the summer. They can easily enhance your legs and can complete any ensemble. 

So, what are you waiting for? Hosieree.com has a vast selection of tights and stockings to choose from, so you can build a successful and stylish summer wardrobe to turn heads this season.

The 4 Flirtiest Tights For Your Fall Wardrobe

The right tights can really ramp up the sex appeal of any look, and we have just the hosiery you’re looking for at Hosieree.com. While tights often have the reputation of toning down hemlines and making outfits more conservative, it’s really all in the hosiery pieces you choose and how you wear them. 4 of the flirtiest tights we have for your fall wardrobe are: 

1. Fiore Faces Sheer Tights – These sheer black tights feature an all-over abstract face pattern that brings immediate interest, whimsy, and flirt factor to your look. For hip outfits to wear out to a gallery opening, or a date night in the city, the tights come in black and white and look equally stunning when paired with distressed denim shorts or an edgy mini skirt. 

2. Adrian Hearts Tights – Delicate and feminine, small hearts create an all over dot pattern on these sheer black tights. The size of the heart pattern ensures that plenty of sheer leg comes through the tights and adds just that small flirty detail you want to make your look subtly sexy. The Adrian Hearts Tights can be worn with a short hemline for a date night, or even a midi skirt at the office, making these a truly versatile must-have in any collection. 

3. Elly Mini Rete Fishnet Tights – What could be sexier than a classic fishnet? The Elly Mini Rete Fishnet Tights uses an ultra-small fishnet pattern for maximum versatility as well as sex appeal. Because the fishnet pattern is so small, it can be worn with any sort of hemline or outfit while simply acting as an enhancer of your look. Tailored short shorts and pumps for a date night, or a longer skirt for a professional event – the Elly Mini Rete Fishnet Tights can be perfectly incorporated into both. 

4. Elly Resille 70 – Fashion Tights with Support – Support tights are a woman’s best friend and the Elly Resille 70 Fashion Tights with Support bring the lift, smoothing, and sex appeal you’re looking for. With an all-over subtle diamond pattern, the tights in Nero, Chiaro, and Visone are sultry with the pattern extending all the way up the leg. Not only do they add a bit of flirtiness to your look, they also smooth and shape for a sexier silhouette. 

If you’re looking to add to your flirty hosiery wardrobe, we have just what you need at Hosieree.com. Check out what we have in store to bring a touch of sexy to your looks this fall! 

Get More Time Out Of Your Shorts With These Tights

For most, shorts season ends around Labor Day. However, what if you can get a few more months out of your favorite pairs? Whether you’re looking to extend your wear of distressed denim shorts, or you’re trying out something new with a tailored pair you just love, the answer is in your hosiery. With the right hosiery, your shorts can be worn all throughout the fall, and they’ll look impossibly chic and outside of the box. This trend hit really big a handful of years ago, and it hasn’t shown a single sign of slowing since. 

Some examples of hosiery to wear with your shorts are: 

  • Elly Mini Rete Fishnet Tights – The perfect example of shorts-friendly tights, the Elly Mini Rete Fishnet Tights work with distressed denim for edgy rock n’ roll looks, tailored looks, and everything in between. These tights feature a super small fishnet pattern, which makes them incredibly versatile in their style. These tights come in 4 shades and look just as great with satin tailored shorts as they do with torn denim and combat boots. 
  • Fiore Antonina Fashion Tights – With a touch of shimmer going up each leg in the form of a black and metallic abstract pattern, these are the perfect tights for dressing up tailored shorts for an elegant night out. In Nero and Grafite, the tights are opaque with a 40 denier, so they’re ideal for taking your tailored shorts into the cooler late autumn months. 
  • Fiore Glam Rock Sheer Tights – The ultimate tights for bringing a key edge to absolutely any shorts look, Fiore Glam Rock Sheer Tights are a must-have in any fashion forward wardrobe. These sheer black tights feature an opaque and abstract large leopard pattern from the toe all the way up to the waistband on each leg, letting you get a little wild with your hosiery look. These tights are perfect for bringing a little particular edge to tailored looks in order to add instant trendy appeal. 

Whether you’re going for something elegant and timeless, cute and trendy, or distinctly rock n’ roll, we have just the hosiery you need to get that extra love out of your shorts this season. Check out what you could bring home to your wardrobe from Hosieree.com today. 

Bring A Little Color Into Your Hosiery Wardrobe

Bring A Little Color Into Your Hosiery Wardrobe

Most women have experience with black hosiery, nude hosiery, and perhaps white hosiery. While these are an excellent base to start out with, why not branch out into other colors of the rainbow? Hosiery enhances your looks, and just like you’d have many different colored shirts, skirts, or pairs of shoes, why not bring that kind of selection to your hosiery wardrobe as well.

If you’re just starting out in making your hosiery collection a little brighter, there’s a number of shades you might one to start out with to try out brightly colored hose. For your brights, going all the way bright is a great way to get fun while giving yourself something whimsical to work with. The Cecilia De Rafael Sevilla Libero Seamless Glossy Pantyhose in Lima and the Fiore Cotton Candy 8 Den Ultra Sheer Pantyhose in Lime are two great examples. Both in a bright, vivid, and electric green shade, you can play with this stand-out hosiery by first pairing with basic blacks, then branching out to dressing up more eclectic looks. These sheer hose are perfect for bringing that touch of pop color to tie your outfit all together. 

While the electric pops of the Cecilia De Rafael Sevilla Libero Glossy Pantyhose in Lima and the Fiore Cotton Candy in Lime are bright and poppy, you can also make things a bit more dramatic with your colored hose. The Cecilia De Rafael Uppsala Wet Looking Tights feature a glossy and almost metallic looking finish in a high denier tight perfect for the darker fall and winter months. Blues, purples, greens, silvers, and more can be found in a look that puts instant drama and a chic edge into any outfit you put together. 

As you get more comfortable playing with color, you might want to combine two trends in one with color and pattern. The Trasparenze Varanasi Fashion Tights, for instance, come in a selection of different colors while featuring a unique and abstract print that’s easy to match in with different looks. Opaque and comfortable, they may even be used to bring your favorite tailored shorts into the fall and winter months. 

Playing with color is something we love at Hosieree.com. If you’re interested in bringing a little brightness into your hosiery wardrobe, see what we have in store today.