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How to Wash Your Tights in 4 Easy Steps
During the cooler months, your tights are surely the best allies of your wardrobe. That's why you have to make sure you wash them properly so that they last longer and stay in good condition.
Be aware that pantyhose are very delicate and that throwing them in the washing machine with the rest of your clothes is not indicated unless your intention is to ruin them! It is strongly recommended that you wash your pantyhose by hand *, even if the task may seem daunting (who has the time to wash his clothes by hand). You'll see, it's worth it and your pantyhose will last longer.
Positive: it is NOT recommended to wash your tights every time you wear them. Indeed, it is best to wash the transparent tights after twice and the tights thicker, after three times. It's also better if you wash several at once. As always, the most important thing is that you are delicate and make sure you wash the similar colors together.
Do not forget to remove your jewelry and check that your nails are well maintained to avoid snags or meshes.
Here's the best way to wash your pantyhose in 4 easy steps!
STEP 1: Use mild detergent and warm water
Fill the sink with lukewarm water and add a half cup of detergent for the mild detergent. All detergents are suitable, but you can always look for one that is designed especially for delicate garments. Make sure the water is luke warm because hot water to reduce the elasticity of your tights and deform them.
STEP 2: Return your tights
A fairly obvious thing: turn your tights over before cleaning them. Avoids friction and pulling too hard and gently rubs areas prone to bacteria, such as feet and crotch. Let your pantyhose soak for about 10 minutes.
STEP 3: Rinse them in sweetened water
Then rinse your pantyhose several times in cold water to remove all the soap. You can even rinse them in sweet water to strengthen them.
STEP 4: Suspend or dry them flat
Finally, let your tights dry in the open air and never dry them. Gently, twist them from the waist to the feet to remove all the water. Suspend them or let them dry flat.
* If you absolutely have to put your pantyhose on the machine, place it in a laundry bag on a delicate cycle.
I still have a lot of tips and tricks to help you avoid stitches, tears and snags! Click HERE to receive our Pantyhose Guide, which includes everything you need to know to take good care of your pantyhose.
Xo,
Rachel
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Did you guys also notice the lingerie/ tights shop windows full of mannequins wearing the oooh so seductive fishnet tights? They are such a sex symbol and consciously or not, we always attract men attention when wearing them. And yet, it is one of the most common accessories, which will most likely make your entire outfit look trashy when not being styled properly.
There are many different ways to style your favorite fishnet tights. The most popular ways are combinations with a high waisted skirt, white shirt, and ankle boots. Another combination might be denim shorts, oversized white tee with sneakers and simple coat or last one (my favorite) skinny/ boyfriend ripped jeans, white shirt, simple blazer in a neutral color and bold pumps to elevate the whole outfit.
I am not saying that there is no other way to achieve the look, don’t get me wrong on this one. I am only mentioning few of the most popular styles.
Fishnet Tights to the Office?
Yes! If you work in Marketing/ Fashion office. Rather not, if you work in a Banking environment. If you work in the Marketing or Fashion office and you know you can effort going more creative and stylish, you will be utterly fine with fishnet tights and pencil/ midi skirt or dress. Of course, do not forget about combining tights with suit trousers or jeans (if your office is jeans- friendly). You can pair it a simple shirt or flowy silk blouse and blazer and when it comes to shoes, depending on your personal taste you can go for either ankle boots, moccasins or pumps.
Transition look: From the Office to Cocktails
Imagine it is already Friday (YES!) and you are planning a night out with your girlfriends or your loved one and you have no time to go home and change after work or you simply have no intention of taking a big bag with an additional outfit for the evening. You can’t go wrong with combining fishnet tights in an elegant, seductive way, yet still formal enough for the office environment and casual enough for Friday night out.
What I am wearing:
MASSIMO DUTTI coat- similar here | ZARA blazer (similar color)| MASSIMO DUTTI shirt | MASSIMO DUTTI ripped off jeans- similar here | CALZEDONIA fishnet tights | MICHAEL KORS pumps | ZARA clutch- similar here | MICHAEL KORS watch- similar here | MICHAEL KORS sunglasses- similar model here
- 01:52:00
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- 04:50:00
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If you are a die hard tights lover, you will know that nothing ruins a day than accidentally poking a hole in your favourite pair while putting them on, or discovering a tear thanks to some rogue nail somewhere. The point is ruining your stockings or tights is sort of inevitable and heartbreaking at that, because where else would you find those lace paterns again that was just the right amount of sheer?
Well, the good news is that it doesn't necessarily have to be this way. As a tights connoisseur myself, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that will save your tights from the constant runs, snags or tears. Here's how.
Invest in the right kind
When buying tights, opt for the thicker and the opaque ones over the thin sheer ones as these are much more sturdier and less likely to tear or snag.
Wear them right
Never ever wear your tights like a pant. Always gather all of the material between the thumb and forefinger of each hand, slip your foot inside and then roll them up, rather than pulling and yanking it in stages.
Prevent toe holes in your tights
This is perhaps the most common issue owing to the friction. especially when they rub against the inside of the shoes. To prevent this just slip on thin no-show socks over or under tights to lend extra reinforcement to the toe and heel areas.
Freeze your tights
To start off in a good note, run your new stockings in water, squeeze the water out and put them in your freezer in a plastic bag overnight. Take them out the next day and defrost at room temperature. The low temperatures help keep the tights' fibres together, and prevent rips and runs altogether.
To stop runs in your tights
In order to stop runs from ruining the entire pair, use clear nail polish or hairspray on the effected areas. To reduce the changes beforehand, spray hairspray on tights to prevent new runs in areas prone to extra friction, like around your toes or thighs.
- 07:27:00
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INSTAGRAM CONTEST: How to take the perfect selfie of legs?
If you like to post photos of your looks on your Instagram account , then this article is for you! Throughout the month of October, you can participate in our contest to win one of the three boxes which will be drawn by publishing your most beautiful selfie of legs.
To participate is simple:
Subscribe to our @rachelstights page
Post a photo of you with your pantyhose and hastag #collantpourchoment
Mentions @rachelstights on photo
But above all, here are some tips to take the perfect picture of your gambettes by sticking in your daily life.
1. Use the grid
To capture the most beautiful selfie you can use the grid that is on your screen when you take a picture directly via Instagram or you can add it in the camera settings of your phone. Thanks to it, your legs will be perfectly aligned and you will have a nice symmetry!
2. Work your angle
If you think there's just one way to take your legs in self-help, you're wrong. You can take your picture by sitting, standing, legs elongated or by putting your gambols in the air and against a wall.
Standing Photo: Photographing her legs from the top while standing is a good way to make a selfie of legs in all simplicity. So, we arched, we put the camera at the level of the face, we tilt the knees and we take the picture! The telephone must be parallel to the ground.
Seated Photo: This type of leg selfie is a bit more challenging but offers more possibilities. You may be sitting on a chair or opt for the legs position lying on your bed, sofa or even on the floor. Place your phone parallel to your legs and as high as possible.
Photo "gambettes en l'air": Here is the most original position to take your selfie legs but also the one that is the most challenging! Place a cushion or a blanket on the ground against the wall, sit on it, raise and stick your legs against the wall. You can cross your legs or bend a knee. Place the phone parallel to your legs and as far away as possible.
3. Everything is in detail
To have the perfect picture, you have to think about everything around you. Do not forget that the atmosphere of the decor is as important as your legs! We opt either for a decor that is not too loaded (then temporarily removes some objects that take up too much space) or then opts for a surface with a pattern that attracts the eye like a beautiful tiling or an autumn decoration with using the leaves of colors on the trotting for example.
Put life into your photo including accessories. It can be a handbag, a book, a latte or even your pet!
Here, you are ready to take a selfie of legs and share your photo with the #collantpourchoment!
Have fun 😉
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