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European Hosiery, Pantyhose History

4 Common Mistakes When Wearing Your Pantyhose

Our pantyhose has become essential for our outfits so it rightfully deserves to be shown some love and extra care. One way to do that is knowing the common mistakes some may be making when wearing their pantyhose. What could be wrong and how can it be fixed?

  • Pulling The Pantyhose Up Your Legs Quickly – The most common mistake most make is pulling on their pantyhose the same way they wear other garments, like shorts and jeans. It is important to remember that your pantyhose is delicate, and pulling them up at the same time can cause the material to weaken, eventually leading to holes or tears.

There’s a proper to wear them, of course. That is by rolling them up on one leg at a time and adjusting them carefully so that they are snug and secure. Wearing them the right way makes them also more comfortable. 

  • Not Moisturizing Before Wearing Pantyhose – Wearing lotion before wearing pantyhose also benefits you, not just your hosiery. After all, anything you wear can feel iffy when they brush against a dry patch of skin. 

By moisturizing, the texture of the pantyhose would feel good against your body and your pantyhose can smoothly fit your legs when you wear them.

  • Wearing Pointy Jewelry – Pantyhose can easily get caught in rough surfaces and pointy objects, like your accessories. Sometimes, even the tiniest stones or crystals in your bracelets and rings can get snagged accidentally in your pantyhose and rip it. 

When wearing pointy jewelry, be careful about getting it near your hosiery. In addition, you should also avoid other pointy objects around you, like screws!

  • Settling For Cheap And Low-Quality Pantyhose – The quality of your pantyhose determines how long and how much you can enjoy using it. It can be tempting to just get whatever’s available within reach in stores, but it can be a bad investment. Cheap and low-quality hosiery can have rough textures, uneven measurements, and have brittle material.

If you do not want to spend again and again on pantyhose after using your old ones just a few times, invest in better pairs. Luckily, you don’t have to look hard because Hosieree.com’s got you covered.

European Hosiery, Fashion Trends, Leggings, Tights

3 Hosiery Pieces To Bring When You’re Traveling

3 Hosiery Pieces To Bring When You’re Traveling

Going somewhere? One of the biggest challenges when planning a trip somewhere is choosing what wearables to bring. With the limited space available in your luggage, it is important to be smart about your choice of clothes. 

You will want something that can go with any accessories and something you can wear in any weather and occasion. When it comes to flexibility, here are 3 good choices from Hosieree.com that deserve a spot in your travel bag. 

  • Leggings – It does not matter if your trip is just to another city or on the other side of the world. Leggings can make your travel extra hassle-free because it gives you freedom of movement. It is also very comfortable to wear! 

A lot of unexpected things can happen when you travel. You may end up on a hike or a long walk,  but with leggings at the ready, you can get through anything. 

  • Tights And Pantyhose – Some travels are for important business meetings while some are just for fun. Whatever the case, your tights, and pantyhose have got you covered. They are one of the most versatile leggings that can fit any mood and theme when paired with the right outfit, like a dress or a skirt.
  • Socks – If you are looking for peak comfortability, then your socks are absolutely a must. What we like about socks is that you can wear this both for fashion, for comfort, and for protection. They can also be hidden, subtle, or flashy enough to complete and define your outfit for the day. 

What you wear factors in how much you will enjoy your vacation. The fewer things you worry about, the better! 

The best part about choosing leggings, tights, pantyhose, and socks is that they are travel-friendly. You can easily fold them or ball them up without risking wrinkles, and they will not take so much space in your luggage. 

Fashion Trends, Tights

Must-Have Tights to Rock on the First Day of Spring

Must-Have Tights to Rock on the First Day of Spring

With spring just around the corner, it is time to dust off our spring wardrobe and update our hosiery collection. Here are some must-have tights you will definitely want to rock on the first day of spring.

Tights With a Back Seam

Back seam tights are a great choice for spring. They have a sheer finish, detailing on the back, and can easily complete your spring look. Want something bolder? Go for a back seam, rhinestones, and a floral pattern to give you a more unique look. 

Floral Tights

What better tights to rock during the spring months than those with a beautiful floral pattern and design. Floral screams spring and allows you to play around with different floral patterns, colors, and designs. Depending on the occasion, they can be paired with a simple dress and dressed up or down.

Graphic Tights

Graphic tights are sheer but will still stand out when you want them to. The graphic detailing of the tights can add some personality and style to your outfit without going overboard. This kind of fashion tight can help you achieve a more classic look or can even help you achieve more of a tomboy style. 

Printed Tights

When you choose printed tights, you have the option of larger or smaller patterns. Polka dot tights or those with a leopard motif are just a sampling of some of the fun patterns you can choose from. Printed tights help hide any imperfections there may be and can be used to make a bold statement with any chic yet ordinary outfit.

Fishnet Tights

Fishnet tights are best paired with closed toes shoes. They are a great hosiery option for creating a more cohesive and put together look for spring. You can pair fishnet tights with pumps, canvas shoes, boots, or whatever shoes you have in the closet. Fishnet tights are a versatile option that are sure to make a statement during any season. 

Styling Your Tights for Spring

Tights and leggings can be worn during the spring months with a long tunic, dresses, oversized shirts, and sweaters. Tights and leggings can also be paired with flats or heels and can be casual or dressy.

If you choose sheer tights, it is best to pair them with light and airy clothing like a spring dress or even a pair of high-waisted shorts. You can also choose a pair of tights that matches your skin tone. To do this successfully, you need to understand your undertones. Some have a yellow undertone, while others may be pink or red.

To browse our selection of tights that you can incorporate into your spring wardrobe, visit Hosieree.com today. 

Fashion Trends, Seamed Stockings

Choosing the Best Hosiery for Your Wedding Day

Ready to make your legs look flawless on your wedding day? Whether you will rock a short, fun dress or a floor-length gown, the right hosiery can make all the difference on your big day.

Stockings

In the past, stockings were often used to help hold up the garter so it wouldn’t fall below the knee. Today, garters are much more traditional than functional. Stockings won’t bunch at the waist and are way less restrictive than pantyhose. 

You will also find they offer the right amount of ventilation also. So, if your wedding is during the summer months, this can be a huge advantage when trying to stay cool. 

Pantyhose and Tights

Pantyhose and tights became a thing back in the 1940s and 50s. They were a convenient garment for women to wear that extended from the toes to the waist and was kept in place with an elastic band. The crotch was also typically reinforced.

When choosing pantyhose, there are several types to choose from, including regular pantyhose, control top, sheer to waist, and body shaper varieties. Regular pantyhose are soft, stretchy, and comfortable to wear, while control top pantyhose has more stretch and provides additional support at the waist. 

Pantyhose and tights are a good option for your wedding day because they are easier to put on and take off compared to stockings, and you won’t have to worry about them falling down or loosening as you walk. 

Color

Once you have decided between stockings or pantyhose, you must consider color. It may be best to choose a natural shade as close to your skin color as possible. Sometimes white hosiery can be see-through and may not be the best option, but this also depends on the thickness of your dress and how much it covers.

If you want to make a bolder statement as a bride, you can also pick a vivid color or something more romantic with a hint of shine or sparkle that reflects as you walk down the aisle.

Environment

Finally, consider the venue, the style of your dress, your shoes, and the event’s formality. You want a higher denier for warmth and more coverage if you are having a winter wedding. You also don’t want to wear hosiery with open-toed shoes, so it might not be a great choice for a summer wedding. 

Overall, you should choose hosiery that enhances your shape, is comfortable to wear, and brings you joy, happiness, and confidence on your big day. To browse a few options that would go great with your wedding dress or would look great on your wedding night, visit Hosieree.com.

Fashion Trends, Hosiery Glossary

How to Keep Your Delicates in the Best Condition

Stockings, pantyhose, and other hosiery are considered delicates and should be taken care of as such. If you want to learn how to keep your stockings looking pristine, then read on for some helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind on laundry day.

Wash Only When Necessary

It is recommended that you handwash your hosiery in cold water and wash only when necessary. Typically, hosiery should be cleaned after every five to six wears to eliminate body oil or dead skin cells that may have settled. 

If you have to wash your hosiery in a washing machine, it should be done on the delicate setting in cold water and preferably in a mesh garment bag instead of just tossed into the washing machine.

Avoid High Heat

Avoid high heat at all costs. Heat and hot water can reduce the overall elasticity of tights. This can lead to sagginess, and you will quickly find that the fit of your hosiery is less than ideal. 

A cold wash can help protect the texture of your tights and other hosiery items while also protecting the color. When dried with high heat, your hosiery can also shrink. After washing, hang everything to dry. 

Avoid using a clothesline when drying your hosiery as well. You risk snags and tears when placing hosiery on a line like this. The line can also cause dents and stretch out your hosiery, resulting in a poor and loose fit. 

No Harsh Detergents

Harsh detergents, excessive washing, and fabric softeners can actually wear out the fibers of your hosiery and can damage them. Choose a very delicate liquid laundry detergent when handwashing your hosiery. 

You can also fill a bucket with cool water and add a few drops of baby shampoo to the water before washing your hosiery. 

Washing Your Hosiery 

When handwashing your hosiery, allow everything to soak in the cool water and mild soap for approximately ten minutes. Give the garments one final massage in the water and soap, and then rinse everything under cold water. Lay everything out flat for drying.

If you follow these handwashing and washing machine tips, you will find that you can keep your delicates in the best condition for longer. \\\

Ready to update your hosiery wardrobe? Visit us at Hosieree.com today and start building up the essentials. 

Fashion Trends, Tights

How to Wear Nude Tights

How to Wear Nude Tights

If you are building up your wardrobe ahead of the spring and summer seasons, then you are most likely on the hunt for a good pair of nude tights. They are a great accessory for summer weddings and any other events you plan to attend. 

Nude tights don’t always have the best reputation and aren’t used as often as they should be. They are a very understated garment tossed to the side and replaced with a quick fake tan and last-minute shave jobs.

Why Nude Tights?

Since nude tights don’t typically have seams, they will not sag and will not show through your clothing. They are also softer than pantyhose, and many have a more adaptive and flexible waistband, allowing for a much more comfortable fit. Your nude tights will move with you and not cut into you or become uncomfortable during longer wear times.

Good for Invisibility and Creating a Strong Foundation

A good pair of nude tights should appear almost invisible, so you want to find a shade that matches your skin tone. This is why many people purchase nude tights in the first place. Your nude tights should be like your second skin. 

Nude tights provide you with a strong foundation on which you can build the rest of your outfit, whether you choose to wear a dress, shorts, or skirt. 

How to Wear Nude Tights

Again, nude tights are meant to be invisible. You are trying to create the illusion that you aren’t wearing any tights at all. They make your legs appear flawless, cover up skin imperfections, and can even be a quick fix if you don’t have time to shave before leaving the house. 

Nude tights aren’t meant to draw unwanted attention to yourself or the outfit you have chosen to wear. They are an appropriate option for a business meeting or office setting. When choosing your nude tights, go for a matte option and try to match your skin color as much as possible. 

For a more professional appearance, avoid shiny nude tights. This will not be low-key and will only accomplish the opposite.

With these tips and information, you will be well on your way to securing the best wardrobe for all occasions. Nude tights are a basic staple that every closet should have for any season. 

Nude tights are a basic staple that every closet should have for any season. 

To find the best in hosiery online, be sure to visit us at Hosieree.com and browse through our vast selection. 

Fashion Trends, Tights

Three Tight Features To Help You Always Look Snatched

Three Tight Features To Help You Always Look Snatched

When choosing tights, there are a lot of options for control and support. These can help make your body look its absolute best. There are a lot of these features, so we thought we’d do a round-up of our three favorites. These tight features will help you show off your body and look snatched. Let’s go!

1. Booty Lifting

Booty lifting tights have support around the top of the thighs. This helps lift your booty slightly, adding just the perfect amount of curve. This feature can be found on Calzitaly Bodysculpt Push Up Tights and the Cecilia De Rafael Panty Bra – Lift Up and Modeling Pantyhose. These are great if you are wearing a body con dress or a tight skirt, shorts, or trousers. 

2. Tummy Shaping

Tummy-shaping tights are a must for any wardrobe. They don’t just help achieve an hourglass shape, they can really help with stomach issues that benefit from light compression. Two great options for tummy shaping include Fiore Fit Control 40 Tights and the Glamour Positive Press 70 Control Top Pantyhose. We love these options because they both offer breathability for everyday wear with any outfit.

3. Leg Slimming

Leg slimming is a great way to make your legs look not only slimmer but to elongate them. Leg slimming tights are also great if you’ve recently lost weight or just need a little compression on your legs. We like the Pompea Taglia 100 Slimming Opaque Tights which offer overall slimming and the Pretty Polly Gloss Secret Slimmer Tights. If you’re worried about cellulite, we also recommend the Pompea Snellente 40 Slimming Tights With Anticellulite Treatment. These are perfect for skirts, shorts, short dresses, and even under trousers.

These three hosiery features are perfect for highlighting your favorite parts of your body. Hosieree.com carries a wide range of hosiery that can help you look and feel your best. Whether you are looking for support, shaping, or style, you’ll always look snatched.

Fashion Trends, Holiday Hosiery

Spring Cleaning? Here Are Some Expert Tips To Organize Your Hosiery

Spring Cleaning? Here Are Some Expert Tips To Organize Your Hosiery

Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to give our homes a deep clean. One of the best ways to get your house in order is by getting organized. Our tights can often get out of control because they don’t have any obvious place to be stored. To help with your Spring cleaning efforts, we thought we’d share some of our favorite ways to organize tights.

Why Organizing Your Tights Is Important

Organizing your tights will help you find them when you are getting ready. However, organizing your tights is also important to make sure they are well-cared for and last. High-quality European tights like those sold at Hosiereee.com will last a lifetime if you care for them properly. Organizing them will make sure they don’t accidentally get any snags or runs. It will also help prevent the fibers from degrading. 

Tips For Organizing Your Hosiery

Start by pulling out all of your tights into one area. Then one by one try them on to make sure they still fit. If any do not fit, you can donate or store them for the future. Look for any snags, holes, or runs. If they have not ruined the tights, take this time to repair any issues you found. Next, start sorting your tights. You can sort them by color, opacity, or even into day and night tights. Next, you will begin to store them. Make sure that whatever storage method you use, you leave extra space for new additions. There are a couple of ways we would recommend depending on your space:

● The Best Option: Bag your hosiery individually you can use soft fabric bags, sandwich bags, or invest in high-quality hosiery bags. Then store them in a dresser drawer

● You can also either roll or gently tie them and place them into a drawer organizer with slots.

● You can hang them with a scarf or tie organizer in your closet. 

Finally, set up an area to put your worn tights for the wash. Tights get very damaged in the wash as they can tangle with other clothes. Ultra-sheer tights can snag on zippers and buttons, while opaque tights can rub against other fabrics and start piling. Setting them aside for hand washing or machine washing in a lingerie bag helps protect them. It will also save you sorting time on laundry day. If you are storing them in a dresser drawer, you can add a laundry bag to that drawer to make it super easy. 

Organizing your tights will keep them protected. Investing in European quality tights from Hosieree.com will ensure they last for years to come. Happy Spring Cleaning!

Fashion Trends, Tights

Our Four Favorite Tights For Warm Weather

Our Four Favorite Tights For Warm Weather

We love wearing tights in the summer. They add style and make our legs look flawless. However, many people skip over tights in the summer because they don’t want to be too hot. At Hosieree.com, we carry a variety of tights that are perfect for hot weather. They’re made with lightweight fabrics that are breathable and engineered to keep you cool. If you’d like to wear tights this summer and stay cool, here are our favorite picks for you to try.

1. Breeze Summer Pantyhose by Cecilia De Rafael

The Breeze Summer Pantyhose is an ultra sheer tight with a denier of just 8. They are made from Nilit, a patented type of nylon. They work to actively keep your legs cool on hot days. In fact, they have been shown to lower the temperature of your legs a whole three degrees. They also come in a beautiful array of natural skin tones to help you find your perfect match. 

2. Cecilia De Rafael Eterno Breeze Ultra Sheer Pantyhose

Similar to the Breeze Summer Pantyhose, the Eterno Breeze is also made with Nilit. The key difference is the waistband. The Summer Breeze has a traditional waistband found on standard hosiery. On the other hand, the Eterno uses laser cut technology to create a seamless waistband. Which you choose depends entirely on your preference, but both will keep you very cool.

3. Franco Bombana Fresh Summer 8 Low to Waist Pantyhose 

The Fresh Summer Pantyhose are another ultra-sheer option. Offering a matte finish, they look very much like your natural legs. They also feature an invisibly reinforced toe, so they are great for open toe shoes. They are fully breathable with a cotton gusset and a denier of 8. The most unique feature is they are lightly scented to help you feel fresh even on a sweaty, hot day.

4. Girardi Summer Light- Super Sheer Pantyhose

We love the Summer Light Pantyhose because they are some of our most sheer tights. With a denier of only 5, these tights are so lightweight, you’ll barely notice them on. They also feature a cotton gusset for extra breathability, as well as an invisible toe for sandals. They’re also available in a wide range of skin tones and will look like you are wearing nothing.

These pantyhose will keep you cool and look like your natural skin. For other options that are perfect for warm weather, Hosieree.com has everything you need. We have a wide variety of high-quality, European tights for every season. You’ll always find what you need.

Fashion Trends, Tights

Get The Look: Five Spring 2022 Tight Trends

Get The Look: Five Spring 2022 Tight Trends

If you want to take your favorite look from the Spring 2022 runways to reality, we’ve got you covered! We have all the latest styles of hosiery to complete the hottest looks of the season. Here are five of the hottest Spring fashion trends and our picks for stylish hosiery to get the look:

1. Y2K Style

Bringing back the excitement of the turn of the millennium, designers are blending bright colors with futuristic looks. Y2K is all about neons, funky patterns, and skin-tight clothing. Tights are worn with bold colored mini skirts and layered under mesh dresses. Tights perfect for the Y2K look include:

● Fiore Cotton Candy 8 Den Ultra Sheer Pantyhose 

● Raula Ultra Sheen Tights by Fiore

● Pompea Catherine Fashion Tights with Back Seam

2. Micro Minis

Miniskirts are back in a big way and are shaping up to be Spring’s hottest trend. However, not everyone is comfortable in a micro mini. If you’re one of those people, you can still rock this trend with the right pair of tights. Tights perfect for micro minis include:

● Pretty Polly 5 Denier Sheer Sideria Tights

● Philippe Matignon Cool Summer Ultra Sheer Tights

● Breeze Summer Pantyhose by Cecilia De Rafael

3. Leather Looks

Leather is often considered a winter fabric. However, this year designers were inspired by bikers, so we’ll be wearing it into the Spring. The way to pull off this trend is to wear leather from head to toe. Here are some perfect tights for this trend:

● Calzitaly Fleeced Line Leather Leggings

● Eco-Friendly Leather Pants With a Crinkled Leg Design-996

● Girardi Liaisons Over Knees with Leather Top Band

4. Monochromatic Whites

Monochromatic colors are always very elegant and make a bold statement. This Spring, designers are doing monochromatic whites and winter whites by layering classic pieces for an ethereal look. Here are our picks:

● Bellissima Micro 90 Microfiber Opaque Tights in White

● Amour Hip Lace 30-Den Tights in White

● Hot Fashion Lace Tights in B.Lana

5. The New Sexy

The new sexy trend is all about lingerie as daywear, cutouts, and ultra-sheer fabrics. It’s a very bold style for most people, but you can take elements of the trend and work them into your wardrobe with these tights:

● Adrian Sparkle Fishnet Tights

● Giulia Pamela 40 Fashion Tights

● Rock Fashion Tattered Design Leggings

We also love the Miss Naughty Sheer Top Body and the Fiore Secreto Body Stockings for this look.

With these tights, you’ll be on-trend all Spring. Hosieree.com has all the pieces you need to bring the runway to your closet. Made with the finest European techniques, our tights may be on trend this season but they will last for several seasons to come.