You finally found the perfect pair of pantyhose; they fit well, they look great, and they’re everything you want in legwear and more.  You order and reorder until one day, you notice they’re on clearance because they’re discontinued.  You quickly buy as many pairs as you can afford, and you begin to worry about how you’ll survive without them. 

There are ways to make them last longer, but keeping your pantyhose and tights in good condition requires a little bit of extra care.  We all know that nothing will ruin your day faster than a morning run – and we mean in your hose, not your gym.

The more you wear your hose, the more chances you have to damage them, so with a few quick personal tips, you can keep them going for as long as possible.

• Keep your toenails and fingernails trimmed and smooth. This will reduce the chance that a jagged nail will rip through during put on, and the chance that a toenail will have poked through by takeoff. 
• Wear the right size.  If you are a tall girl, get tall hose. If you are a curvy girl, buy them curvy.  The less you have to stretch your hose to fit, the better.
• Wash them the right way.  It’s best to hand wash your goods with a mild detergent and hang them to dry.  But if you can’t quite go that far, wash them with your other delicate items in a fine-mesh lingerie bag. 
• Put them on the right way by gathering the legs at the ankle and pulling them up gently, and evenly, smoothing as you go. Don’t yank or tug, but be patient and kind to your hose. This goes for taking them off as well.
• Use a little lotion, especially if your heels are dry or cracked.  Any area that is drier can cause a snag, so lotions are always a hose best friend. 

By following these tips, you’ll be able to keep even the lightest denier hose, such as Acapulco 7 Non-slip Sole (perfect for summer heat), from falling apart.  You might not be able to keep your hose in perfect condition for life, but you sure can extend them.  At hosiree.com, we have a wide variety of pantyhose and tights that you’ll love just as much as your old-favorites.  In fact, you might even love them more because of the fine, European materials used to create every pair.  From ultra-sheers with light sheen to opaque microfiber tights, you can’t go wrong.  Especially now that you know how to care for them.