Can there be anything more annoying than buying a beautiful, new pair of tights for that long-awaited evening out with that oh so important person in your life and then you go and do the ultimate no-no? You catch a sharp nail on the yarn and pull it. “Oh, no!” I hear you cry. Ruined, that’s it, they will probably now ladder, and you’ll be lucky to get this one wear out of them! Well here are a few ideas that you could try which will help you learn how not to snag tights. The best thing by far to invest in is a good pair of hosiery gloves . We have a number to choose from, and they are all reasonably priced. They can be washed and worn many times before they need to be replaced and they are usually made from soft cotton , so they sit close to your skin and stop any sharp unfiled nails from catching on your tights! Voila! No snag tights. You could, of course, take the painstakingly long way around this and make sure you get a regular manicure, but even then...