Choosing the Right Shade & Size Hosiery that best fits you!

Hosiery Tips

Hosiery shades & colors

Pantyhose and stockings make fashion sense. The easiest, least costly way to update your wardrobe is with a new pair of nylons: the key is versatility and style. Here are some ideas on how to choose just the right shade.

• Darker colors will minimize and make your legs appear slimmer.
• Create a monochromatic look - the same color from head to toe - for a slimmer and taller silhouette.
• Your shade of your pantyhose or nylons should be lighter, never darker, than your high heels. This means that you should never, ever wear white high heels with black pantyhose. Seriously.
• Lighter shades of pantyhose or nylons, when matched to the color of your high heels, will make your legs look longer. The look of nude hose with matching patent leather pumps is very popular today.
• When wearing sandals or open-toe heels, choose nylons and pantyhose with an all sheer-toe. Reinforced toe hose, which give extra strength and provide for protection from runs, should only be worn with closed-toe high heels.

Finding the perfect size hosiery

Selecting hosiery that fits properly is one of the best ways to ensure maximum wear life. If your hosiery is too tight, it is more susceptible to wear and tear, and it minimizes your flexibility. Choosing the correct size is the most important step in making your hosiery last, so always check the size grid on the back of the package. It benefits you twice -- not only will the hosiery be more comfortable, they will also last longer since there will be less stress on the garment. Here are some tips to help you find pantyhose and stockings in just the right size for you:

• It's all right to stretch the truth about your weight when talking to a friend, but you have to be honest with yourself when buying pantyhose in order to ensure the proper fit. A big reason why many women dislike wearing pantyhose is that they are wearing a pair that is a size too small.
• Sizing differs from brand to brand, so you should always check the size grid or chart on the package.
• Most pantyhose have a chart on the back of the package that gives height and weight ranges for each size. You may have already discovered that a size A in one brand of pantyhose is not necessarily the same as a size A in another brand. That's because many brands use different yarns from different sources with different characteristics, and also may use different machinery and knit fabric constructions.
• If you are at the upper end of a size range, it's a good idea to buy the next size up for maximum fit and comfort.
• Full-figured women should look for larger-sized products, often called "queen size" or "plus size", that are designed for them.
• Selecting hosiery that fits properly is one of the best ways to ensure maximum wear life. If your hosiery is too tight, it is more susceptible to wear and tear, and it minimizes your flexibility. Choosing the correct size is the most important step in making your hosiery last, so always check the size grid on the back of the package. It benefits you twice -- not only will the hosiery be more comfortable, they will also last longer since there will be less stress on the garment. Here are some tips to help you find pantyhose and stockings in just the right size for you:
• It's all right to stretch the truth about your weight when talking to a friend, but you have to be honest with yourself when buying pantyhose in order to ensure the proper fit. A big reason why many women dislike wearing pantyhose is that they are wearing a pair that is a size too small.
• Sizing differs from brand to brand, so you should always check the size grid or chart on the package.
• Most pantyhose have a chart on the back of the package that gives height and weight ranges for each size. You may have already discovered that a size A in one brand of pantyhose is not necessarily the same as a size A in another brand. That's because many brands use different yarns from different sources with different characteristics, and also may use different machinery and knit fabric constructions.
• If you are at the upper end of a size range, it's a good idea to buy the next size up for maximum fit and comfort.
• Full-figured women should look for larger-sized products, often called "queen size" or "plus size", that are designed for them.
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