| Tights can be extremely delicate, especially if | | | | them on or indeed taking them off, as the |
| they're of a particularly low denier. There are a | | | | slightest snag can result in a ladder that's |
| number of hazards you need to watch out for | | | | un-repairable. There's nothing worse than putting |
| and hassles you will undoubtedly face, so here are | | | | on a fresh pair, only to ladder them straight away |
| a few tips on how to prevent just 2 of the most | | | | The best way to prevent snagging them is to |
| common problems. | | | | have short nails, and to file off any rough edges |
| · How do I prevent the waistband of my | | | | as soon as you notice them. The longer and |
| tights from rolling down? The waistband of tights | | | | rougher your nails are, the more likely you are to |
| can be particularly infuriating. If it's too tight it's | | | | catch your tights with them. |
| uncomfortable and if it's too loose it will end up | | | | However, if your nails are long and you have no |
| falling down. Either way, waistbands tend to shift | | | | intention of cutting them, there are ways to get |
| or roll down, and it's highly unlikely that they'll be in | | | | around it. A great tip is to wear rubber gloves |
| the same place at the end of the day as they | | | | when putting your tights on, as they'll act as a |
| were at the beginning. | | | | barrier between your tights and your nails but |
| A good tip to prevent this from happening is to | | | | you'll still be able to put them on easily. It's best to |
| get the right size. It sounds obvious, but it's | | | | keep a separate pair of gloves in your hosiery |
| actually harder than it looks! It's notoriously difficult | | | | drawer at all times, that way you're always |
| to find the right size of tights, as what may fit in | | | | prepared. |
| the leg won't fit the waist, and vice versa. But, it's | | | | As you can see, there are things you can do to |
| essential that you keep looking, as the only way | | | | prevent some of the most common problems, |
| to stop waistbands from rolling down is to have | | | | with the most important things being to choose |
| ones that fit properly and comfortably. | | | | the right size and exercise extreme care when |
| · How do I prevent snagging my tights | | | | handling them. As long as you're careful, there's |
| when I put them on? Tights are extremely | | | | no reason why your tights can't be extremely |
| delicate items of clothing. The thinner they are, | | | | comfortable and snag-free for a long time to |
| the more caution you need to take when putting | | | | come. |