Do you remember when tights were a thing? Back in the 90s, it was trendy for women to slip their legs into colorful and lively pantyhose. Fishnets, floral knits, and geometrical prints flooded the market. The back seam tights were my preferred choice to wear with high heels, skirts, and dresses. They were daring and made my short legs look taller and more slender. I recall the market was flooded with different pantyhose styles and designs, and there was no shortage of specialty boutiques that used to exclusively sell hosiery and socks.
Except after a while, tights lost their appeal and fame as women’s preferences shifted towards leggings for ease of wear and versatility. So I was disappointed when hosiery specialty stores in Toronto began to gradually close down in recent years. There were fewer choices and varieties of pantyhose to style with a skirt or dress. Original tights with pretty knits and patterns became a novelty. Nevertheless, you can rejoice, my friends. This winter marks the revival of your favourite pantyhose, from fishnets to animal print. As well, if you are a plus-size woman, I have good news for you: brands like Sheertex and Eloquii offer a beautiful collection of trendy tights to keep your legs looking smart and warm in cold weather.
How to pick the right tights?
As beautiful as they are on mannequin legs, finding quality tights is a pain in the neck. We’ve all felt the agony of torn pantyhose, especially after the first wear. Nevertheless, you can endure this devastating outcome by following these simple steps:
When shopping for tights, always measure your hips, height, and weight. Experts recommend going one size up to avoid overstretching the fibers. As well, wearing a size up will help extend the life of your pantyhose.
Knitted and thick tights can last longer and are more resilient to split. The good news is that knitted stockings are trendy and some brands, like Sheertex make high-quality tights. Moreover, they are so sure about durability that they include a limited-time guarantee.
How to care for your tights?
Tights are one of the most delicate items in a woman’s wardrobe that can quickly wear out with neglect. Moreover, let’s face it, quality tights are not cheap. They will rip and end up in the garbage can faster than tissue paper if not handled carefully!
Here’s how you should wash your tights: The most straightforward way to clean them is by soaking the pantyhose in lukewarm water and mild detergent for 15 minutes. Then rinse your stockings well without twisting the fabric but rather squeeze out the water. Lastly, lay them flat on a towel and allow them to air dry naturally. The other option is to put the tights inside a laundry bag to machine wash them. You should wash them in cold water using the gentle cycle. Do not place them in the dryer as the hot air could damage the synthetic knits. Allow the tights to dry naturally on a flat surface. Once dry, fold tights separately and place them in a sock bag or in a drawer organizer.
The safest way to wear your pantyhose without tearing them
My worst nightmare when slipping into tights is getting the knits caught in my nails and watch the tights rip open across the legs. For that reason, I always make sure my hands are clean and nailed are filed before putting on the stockings. I prefer to gather up one sock at a time, slip a foot into the bottom of the tight first, then roll up the tight. By doing so, you’ll avoid the toenails from getting caught in the knitting.
If you need to wear boots over your tights, put on long socks to create a friction barrier. This is another simple way to protect your pantyhose.
These are the six trendy tights to wear this decade and how to wear them.
Crochet knit pantyhose
This style of tights is exceptional and works well with monochromatic skirts and dresses. They are designed to elevate the basic pieces like pencil skirts and LBD, particularly with formal wear and dress shoes.
Logo tights
Logo tights are all the rave among fashion enthusiasts. I particularly like Gucci tights, not because Gucci is the hippest brand, but because these tights are well made and warm. As much as it’s hard to come to terms with the price tag, they’re genuinely a decent investment. Just like crochet tights, you should wear them with monochromatic pieces, leather, and denim.
Colorful tights
Colorful tights are catchy statement accessories. You can wear them with matching colors or employ color blocking techniques to give off an artistic vibe. To use color blocking effectively, refer to the color wheel to identify contrast or complement colors. A quick example: pairing pink pantyhose with a purple skirt is considered a complementary color block. Green resides directly across pink on the color wheel, making it a contrasting color. Ultimately this indicates you can wear these two colors together.
Floral pantyhose
If you love wearing floral patterns in summer, you can enjoy flowers in cold weather by wearing floral tights. Similar to color tights, apply the same color-matching techniques. At the same time, you can wear floral pantyhose with mono pieces. Finally, for an alluring style, pair floral tights with leather and jeans.
Animal print pantyhose
Live on the wild side by experimenting with animal print tights. They are daring but are undoubtedly fierce and eye-catching. I’d wear them with black leather skirts or match the tight pattern with a dress (leopard on leopard). Ultimately, you can wear animal print tights with high-heels or combat boots, depending on how you feel that day.
Geometrical tights
If you’re looking to disguise your legs and make them look leaner and longer, then get a pair of geometrical print tights. Such shapes are an attractive option to pair with workwear, specifically if you are a professional woman working in a conservative organization.
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