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How To Not Snag Tights

  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...

Sequins And Opaques – The Trend That Keeps On Giving

  Here at UK Tights, we are very keen on spotting new and exciting trends. This isn’t easy, of course, because fashion is ever-changing and evolving. What people might love today might become something less interesting tomorrow. But we have spotted one fashion trend that is emerging that we are absolutely confident will be around for quite a while: sequin dresses and opaque tights. Wolford Alexis Fashion Tights This is not necessarily a new combination, but it has also not been one that has really had its day or seen its full form either. But with winter coming up and the weather getting chillier, women want to wear their opaque tights , and the natural choice for something to pair with them is a sequin skirt or sequin dress. Why exactly, though? What is so appealing about this particular combination? Why The Big Change In Women’s Fashion? Shiny tights and sequin tights have always been super popular, so if you want something eye-catching, shiny and shim...

Maternity Tights – Why They Help When You’re Pregnant

  Maternity tights are one of the most unique and technical items of legwear around. They are a superb item that helps you out in perhaps the most trying time of your life, and it is one of the most impressive items from an engineering point of view we have. So what exactly sets maternity tights apart from the rest of the world of tights and legwear? Is there anything special about them? You bet there is. Ambra Baby Bump 70 Denier Opaque Maternity Tights What Are Maternity Tights? Maternity tights are tights that stretch and grow in the waist area as you develop through the trimesters of your pregnancy. This is the simplest way to explain them, but like any summary, it really doesn’t give them justice. Are they just items with a stretchy waist area? Not at all. Pregnancy tights come with so many other features that help support what they aim to do. Support waists are another hallmark of these items, as they stretch but also offer a firm and supportive fit...

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The Advantages of Crotchless Tights

  Crotchless tights are becoming ever more popular as people try the new way of wearing tights. For many years’ ladies loved their full coverage of nylon, and then the cotton gusset was introduced. As time has gone on the crotchless tight has been debuted, and for different reasons, people have taken to this new way of wearing their legwear.  The advantages of wearing crotchless tights are easy to see, as ladies become more aware of hygiene and freshness. If you’re a lover of crotchless tights, then you’ll already know that alongside the obvious hygienic and medical advantages, there is a stylish element to this garment as well. Like support tights , which have an obvious medical benefit to them, the crotchless tight does too, but the designers of these products have given them a great deal of thought and have decided if you’re going to go for these, then they need to be stylish as well as functional. There is a unique fashion element to some crotchless ...

Sheer Tights – Make-Up for Your Legs?

  When you get a bit of a heatwave like we’ve been having of late, it’s very tempting to go out bare legged. Not a good idea ladies! I know we’ve said this before and we’ll repeat it, none of us have flawless legs. We have blemishes, thread veins, marks and nobbly bits that we’d like to disguise so this is how to do it. First: Try to find a product that has a shade closest to your natural skin tone. There are many products at UK Tights that have many different shades and look very natural. The best ones are a low denier, so they look like a whisper on your legs. We also have a great many products that can be worn if you’re a woman of colour, so don’t be put off from taking a look. Before you try these though here are a few tips to prepare your legs.   Next: Exfoliate. This will get rid of any spots or dead skin cells on your legs. Then make sure your legs are entirely hair-free. If you chose to shave your legs, take your time not to cut yourself an...