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        How to Put on Pantyhose

Pantyhose are made of delicate nylon fabric that covers you from the toes to the waist, helping to even skin tone and reduce friction. They're notorious for ripping and running when you try to handle them, but once you successfully get them on, they can make your outfit look polished and sleek. Using the proper technique to put on pantyhose will extend the life of your hosiery and ensure a smooth, comfortable fit.

1

Prepare your hands, feet and legs. To keep from snagging a hangnail or patch of rough skin on your pantyhose, prepare your hands, feet and legs to make the process easier. Here are a few things you might do to get ready:

• File your fingernails and toenails.
• Shave or wax your legs (especially if your hose are sheer).
• Moisturize your hands, legs and feet.
• Take off any rings and bracelets that may catch on the nylon material and damage the pantyhose.

2

Position the pantyhose front-forward. Check for the tag and position the pantyhose so that you'll be putting them on with the tag in the back. They're constructed to be put on a certain way, and putting them on backwards could make them look and feel strange.

3

Gather one leg of the pantyhose to the toe. Starting on either the right side or left, hold the waist of the pantyhose and gently bunch the leg so that the inside of the toe is exposed. The point is to create an easy pathway for your foot, so that you can place it inside the length of the hose leg without tearing the fabric.

4

Point your toe and slip your foot inside. You might need to stretch the opening a bit to make sure your foot can fit inside without catching on the fabric. Pointing your toe will help prevent your toenail from snagging the hose. Put your whole foot inside and arrange the bottom of the hose leg so that the seam at the toe runs across the tip of your toes.

• Make sure the leg isn't twisted when you put your foot inside. If it's twisted, it will be difficult to pull the pantyhose up your leg.
• You can be in either a sitting or standing position when you put on your pantyhose. If you find it difficult to balance on one foot, you might want to sit!

5

Gently pull smooth the fabric up to your thigh. Ease it on carefully and slowly, making sure the fabric doesn't pull or rip. Keep the hose leg centered and pull it up until you reach your thigh. If the fabric is twisted or bunched at the knees, straighten it before proceeding.

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Repeat with the other side. Gather the waist and the toe of the other leg so that you create an easy path for your foot to fit through. Point your toe and insert it, then line up the toe of the hose so that the seam runs across your toes. Pull the hose leg up over your calf and knee until it reaches your thighs. Make sure it's not bunched or twisted.

7

Finish pulling the pantyhose up. You should have enough fabric left to easily finish pulling your pantyhose up around your waist. If you've been sitting, stand up and pull up the pantyhose so that the elastic at the top sits around your waist.

• As you finish pulling the pantyhose up, you may need to alternate legs to ensure that the fabric is evenly distributed and doesn't twist.

Take a look and make necessary adjustments. Check for areas where the pantyhose are bunched, or places where your skin feels pinched. The pantyhose should feel snug, but not uncomfortable. If you see a place where they're twisted, it's worth it to take them off and repeat the process more carefully - especially if you'll be wearing them all day long!

• If you're wearing patterned or seamed hose, try putting on a pair of rubber gloves to make small adjustments for a flawless finish, rather than pinching the hose with your fingers and risking a tear.

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 Ever been nosy about hosiery (you know, the what’s what and when to wear it)? Good! We’ve compiled the official guide to all things legwear—from sheer hose to heavy tights and the dos and don’ts that define them.

 Leggings vs. tights: Though sometimes similar in appearance, leggings and tights are not the same. Those spandex heroes we call leggings might be what we reach for on weekends but don’t belong beneath flirty frocks and skirts. Instead, opt for tights, which come in an array of colors (neutrals like black, navy and charcoal are essential for cooler weather) and even prints (hello polka dot!) that play up a put-together look when the weather prevents you from going bare-legged.

 Pantyhose: The more sheer and lightweight counterpart to tights is the reigning champion at concealing anything you don’t want to show off on your legs. The best part? They’ll lend clever coverage that’s less detectable and won’t distract from your look.

SO IS PANTYHOSE STILL IN STYLE?

Yes! Many among us aren’t so quick to embrace the change of seasons that brings about those leg-exposing skirts and dresses. The solution? Pantyhose can be a great way to smooth over those gams. Look for styles that are as light and neutral-looking as possible, avoiding any versions with opaqueness, white undertones or shimmer. Also look for quality versions with reinforced toe-boxes.

 tylist Tip: Keep in mind pantyhose is most appropriate with dressier styles (think of tights with a houndstooth wool skirt in the fall or opaque hose with a wrap dress for a spring event) and definitely not to be paired with sandals or open-toed footwear.

LEG-CONSCIOUS ALTERNATIVES

Having a handle on hosiery doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll want to reach for it at every opportunity—and that’s okay! Hosiery alternatives like maxi and midi length skirts remove the need to add coverage to your legs; plus, they’re super-easy to style. Wide-leg palazzo pants, gauchos and culottes also channel breezy vibes without showing too much leg.

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Ileana pantyhose

CALZE ILEANA SPA is not only a brand but a precise will to dress the most
glamorous legs in the world, becoming the ambassador of the well-known made in Italy quality.
In 1968, when the modern tight concept was born, Ileana Pinelli started her adventure, founding in 1982 MANIFATTURA CALZE ILEANA.
The ready-to wear diffusion and the growing importance of fashion, inspired
Ileana and in 1986 she started proposing her own collections, taking inspiration from pictures, objects and people during her trips around the world.
In 1996 Alda & Luca, Ileana’s children, joined the company with the goal of
improving and maximizing Calze Ileana results, which in few years acquired value and making it ready for the future.
In 2006 "Manifattura Calze Ileana" became "CALZE ILEANA SPA".
2008 represented the beginning of capsule collections dedicated to superluxury brands, and fashion designers.
In 2011 Ileana celebrated her 60th birthday and, together with her children, style and commercial teams, forecasted to expand a completely renewed ILEANA
brand to China, Russia and US markets.
Future begins...

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Is it OK to wear tights during pregnancy?

You are safe to wear tights and pantyhose throughout your pregnancy. Although you may find it uncomfortable if they are too tight or you find it hard to get ones that fit you well. 

Sometimes wearing pantyhose or tights can aggravate conditions like thrush or varicose veins. If you are prone to thrush you may find wearing pantyhose or tights everyday makes this worse. Synthetic fabrics can make you sweat more and being hot and damp can encourage thrush. Choose pantyhose or tights with plenty of cotton content, or avoid them for a few days and wear cotton underwear. Avoid wearing pantyhose or tights under trousers as this can make you very hot and sweaty.

If you have varicose veins wearing pantyhose or tights that are very restricting can make the varicose veins feel worse.

Wear pantyhose or tights as long as you are comfortable. It's worth finding a good brand of maternity pantyhose that fit well and are comfortable.

These tights, A Pea in the Pod Sueded Opaque Tights are ultra thick so they are definitely warm and won’t tear easily. The fit was fine but there was no contouring around the stomach so there was a little material gap from the top of my legs to the bottom of my belly. The fabric is tight enough so it doesn’t slip throughout the day, but because of the lack of contour, I didn’t feel fully supported and I wasn’t crazy about the bottom of my bare stomach touching my bare thighs when I sat.

On the plus side, they come in a variety of great colors including black, espresso, gray, deep plum and Moroccan blue.

These tights, Motherhood Maternity Lyra Opaque ($8), were much thinner than the Pea in the Pod ones and although they did not tear the day I wore them, I can definitely see them having trouble surviving the next few weeks. The material didn’t seem like it offered a lot of stretch and I could see them losing their elasticity fast. The tights were particularly thin over my belly and I am not carrying that big so I think women carrying larger might have issues. FYI— I got a size medium even though I was at the very beginning of the medium size chart and they still felt a little small.

That all being said, they are less than half the price of the other options and if you are not going to wearing them every day, they should be just fine. Just be prepared to pull them up and readjust throughout the day.

Spanx are the same price, $18, as the Pea in the Pod tights but with the added addition of a pregnancy panel that cradles your baby bump, it’s a much better deal. There was no gap between my upper thighs and my stomach, the panel allowed the tights to stay in place all day and they still felt like they had room for my baby to grow. The package claims they are the “first-ever supportive maternity tights that hold their shape (and yours)” and after one wear, I am a believer. They even have a little control top action on the upper thighs.