How to determine the size of pantyhose?

No pantyhose will not cost any women's wardrobe, and it does not depend on either age or clothing preferences. For many, it's not a secret that such a trifle as kapron tights can either be added to the image of harmony or disfigured even the best outfit. Therefore, to buy a new pair of tights should always be approached wisely, armed with the necessary knowledge.

A universal definition of what nylon tights is best for does not exist. We need an individual approach, because the types of pantyhose by purpose, size, color, density and pattern are many. In addition, you need not to ignore the quality. How to determine the size of pantyhose, how to choose them correctly? This article will tell you all the secrets of the right choice.

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We choose pantyhose according to the

function As we sometimes call them, "kapronki" can be of several types:

• conventional;
• corrective;
• massage;
• compression;
• for pregnant women.

Let's look at each species in detail, in order to understand what their difference is from each other.

Conventional

Ordinary pantyhose are of different density - from 5 to 250 den( depending on the season).They are designed for every day, can be with shorts and without, different colors, with or without drawings, with a normal fit or an understated waistline.

Important! Often they play a purely decorative function.

Corrective

Corrective pantyhose removes the unevenness of the figure:

• , they can tighten the stomach with tightened shorts( on the package it can be written Slim body) or make invisible cellulite, at the same time pulling the hips( antigalife);
• is another kind - which effectively tighten the buttocks( effect up), which is important for tight clothes.

The bottom of the product looks like the usual "capron", maybe 20 and 40 den, but the part that is located in the "problem" area - denser several times( maybe 120-150 den).Usually the place of correction is indicated on the picture located in the central part of the package with arrows or other markers.

Important! Such products doctors do not recommend to wear often, since they create excessive pressure on the abdominal organs. They can be worn on events or in special cases, when your clothes are too obvious flaws in the figure, for example, in a tight cocktail dress. But try not to abuse pulling tights.

Massage

Massage tights( Support) have no medical purpose, but can help prevent swelling and venous expansion in the legs. This effect is achieved by a special interlacing of threads, with the help of which the pressure is created in the right places. It helps blood circulation, relieves fatigue and prevents the veins from expanding, which is especially important for those who spend a lot of time on their feet.

Important! There is another kind - with a foot massage. Such products can look like classical pantyhose, but in that part where they come into contact with the sole of the foot, a ribbed wavelike tight pattern is woven, which creates an easy massage effect.

Compression

Similar products are designed for women with problematic veins. They can be sold, as in shops with stockings-tights, and in drugstores. The function of such tights is that with the help of a perceptible pressure that is correctly distributed over the legs, they protect the veins from expansion, normalize the blood flow and reduce the risk of thrombosis. This is created with the help of special composition and weave threads.

Compression can be of different degrees:

• If you need only prevention - you can buy special pantyhose with light compression.
• But if the problem already exists or you have suffered an operation on the veins of your legs, then a phlebologist will help you find such tights.

Important! To achieve the desired therapeutic effect, it is important to choose the right degree of compression and size. When choosing to measure the shin circumference above the ankle, at the top of the leg, the thigh size, height and weight. Usually, such tights retain their properties for up to 6 months.

Pantyhose for pregnant women

Such kapron is not produced by all brands, but, nevertheless, they exist. As in pants for pregnant women, they have a wide elastic band and inserts that support the stomach when walking, without squeezing it. This makes it easier to load the spine and abdominal muscles. A growing tummy is not a reason to wear only trousers.

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Correctly choose the size of

To tights sitting on their feet "like glued", it is very important not to miss with the size. How to choose tights in size correctly? Usually it is enough to know your height and weight.

Important! All self-respecting producers always bring a table on the package, in which the scale of growth and weight goes vertically and horizontally. At the intersection of these parameters you will find your own size of tights.

The size of tights can be denoted by numbers( from 1 to 6) and Roman letters( XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL).Usually for height and weight dimensions are distributed as follows:

• XS( 1) - up to 160 cm height and up to 50 kg weight;
• S( 2) - up to 170 cm and up to 70 kg;
• M( 3) - up to 175 cm and up to 75 kg;
• L( 4) - up to 185 cm and up to 85 kg;
• XL( 5) - up to 185 cm and up to 95 kg;
• XXL( 6) - up to 185 cm and up to 105 kg.

This is the averaged table.

Important! Some brands may have their own dimensional grid, so if you buy tights of a new brand, do not be lazy to look at their dimensional table.

Useful advices

How to choose tights in size, if your parameters were on the border of the sizes? In this case, it is better to take those that are bigger:

• A small item will sit too hard on you, and because of this it will quickly break.
• Pantyhose, picked up incorrectly in size, will either be collected by ugly folds, or - on the contrary, crawl down. In any case, you will feel uncomfortable.

Important! It should be remembered that it is risky to trust the size table of tights of Chinese manufacturers. They sin that their XXL( meets XXXL and even XXXXL) barely reaches the standards of our M. In addition, there are cheap factories that do not spend on packaging, but put pantyhose in a plastic bag, where only a sticker with a size. For want of a better option, they will fit, but you are unlikely to be pleased with their quality.

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How to choose nylon pantyhose? Quality and composition of the product

Such pantyhose is often in the old fashion called kapron or simply "kapronki."But their current composition has long had no kapron in itself.

Important! Lady's stockings were worn even more than four centuries ago, and pantyhose in their present appearance( before the waist) first appeared in the US in the 50s of the twentieth century. Just for convenience, combined stockings and panties. The first such experiment was tested by dancers, and then such a product became simply hot.

For a very long time nylon pantyhose was a deficit and an envy for ladies in the USSR.They were not very diverse in appearance, but were considered worth their weight in gold. Modern ladies have the widest choice of tights and stockings, but give priority to quality goods.

Which nylon pantyhose is better in quality? If you, when you come to the store, buy pantyhose of an unknown manufacturer and are not sure of their quality, then pay attention to the following external signs.

Packing:

• It should be made of cardboard, inside have a dense tablet around which the pantyhose is carefully laid. All this should be invested in a cellophane bag.
• All the necessary information about the manufacturer, size and color( a dimension table is mandatory), composition, features of this product( presence of a cotton gusset, a tight toe, pulling shorts) must be indicated on the package.
• Usually, a window is cut in the package, through which you can see the color and picture of the product.

Seams and Eraser

Ask the seller to show you the stitches on pantyhose:

• Quality products have a flat, neat central seam which, when stretched, merges into one plane with the rest of the product.

Important! If the seam is coarse and convex, it will be visible under the clothes and can cause you discomfort.

• The elastic should be 3-4 cm wide. This is the optimal width so that it does not curl or press.

Smell and tactile sensations:

• Good tights should not have a sharp chemical smell, on the contrary - quality producers additionally flavor their products.
• To the touch, the fabric should be soft and silky. Tight pantyhose, where the capron squeaks, is unequivocally substandard and will be unpleasant to the body.

Important! Dress them on the arm or die to you, most likely, no one will give, but the edge must be touched.

• Look at the pantyhose light. In high-quality products, circles that look like a tree have been seen on the clearance. The more pronounced they are, the better, this is due to the special woven triple thread.

Composition

As we have already mentioned, the capron is not in the composition for a long time:

• Pantyhose consists of polyamide with additives.
• A good sign is the presence in the composition of cotton. Usually this cotton gusset is a hygienic addition( optional, but desirable).Cotton should be at least 3%( higher - in warmer versions).
• Likra( dorlastan, spandex) is also an obligatory element. It gives elasticity to pantyhose - thanks to it the products tightly fit the leg without wrinkles and give freedom to movements. In addition, the strength of the product also depends on the amount of Lycra in it. Optimum - this is 15-25%.

Important! If it is stated that lycra in capron is only 3-5%, it means that it is present only in the belt. If you see that Lycra in the composition of 30% or more - do not buy, it is a fake.

• Maybe in the composition and microfiber. It gives the product velvety and soft, it keeps the heat well, but makes tights less transparent.
• For heat in autumn-winter models can add acrylic to the composition, although it heats, but quickly leads to the formation of pellets.

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How to choose women's tights in terms of density?

The density of pantyhose all manufacturers indicate in "den".

Important! If to go into details, then this unit of measure denotes the weight of a 9-kilometer-long thread. For example, a density of 40 den indicates that 9 km of this thread weighs 40 grams.

Different density of tights is designed for different seasons and occasions:

• Tights with a density of 5 to 10 den are worn in hot weather, in the office, where the dress code does not allow to come with bare legs to the event, in order to hide defects in the skin of the legs( irritation, absence of sunburn after winter, scars, etc.).

Important! Such pantyhose is almost not felt on the legs, but you need to be very careful with them, they are easy to tear, even without even wearing it.

• 15-20 den are designed for warm weather, they are thin, but visible on the foot. A very important detail in thin pantyhose from 15 to 20 den is a tight toe, as this is the most vulnerable place, especially for women who spend a lot of time on their feet.
• Tights in 30-40 den are designed for spring-autumn, they are slightly warmer than 20 den, due to a thicker weave of threads. In addition, they are stronger. If the composition is added microfiber, then the product better retains heat, although it looks less transparent.
• Pantyhose 60-250 den designed for autumn-winter. They are practically opaque, dense. Very often heat is added to cotton, microfiber, wool or acrylic.

Important! It is worth considering that in the office tights of such a density are not worn.

To answer the question, what pantyhose is better in density, definitely can not, because they are all designed for different purposes.

Important! Density in a pair of tights is not the same everywhere. It is higher in shorts, elastic and toe.

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How to choose pantyhose by color and pattern?

We came to the most interesting, because the subject of our discussion is so diverse. As they say, tastes do not argue, but there are certain standards that must be adhered to in some situations.

Business Lady

If you are an office worker, public figure, business woman or just a lady who adheres to the classical style, try to avoid bright colors and fantasy drawings:

• In the color range, black, solid, graphite, anthracite, smoky), with a density of up to 40 den. These shades look great with any clothes, even white.
• It is advisable to choose products without a pattern, but small peas or an arrow from the rear( provided that the legs are even) may be permissible. This, of course, a modest arsenal, but it is enough for all occasions.
• Do not forget that if you have fat feet, then be wary of light tones, give preference to darker pantyhose.
• Tights of "sunburn" color look vaguely.
• Pantyhose with a density of 40 den and higher is not worn in the office, but only during off hours. They suit jeans and leather dresses, skirts, casual clothing, sports.

Important! For work choose products without gloss and gloss, matte.

Youth:

• Pantyhose of bright colors is the prerogative of teenagers and youth. They should be combined with anything in the attire.
• Fantasy drawings can be worn by young girls. But we must not forget that with this skirt, shorts or dress should be monophonic, otherwise - will ruffle his eyes.

Important! Vertical patterns or strips visually make the legs slimmer, and longitudinal - vice versa.

• Pantyhose in a grid is good in hot weather. But under the classic outfit only a small mesh of corporal color is allowed. Black mesh and openwork - for discos and intimate meetings. Do not forget that the grid, especially dark, involves a heel, dress or skirt above the knees and slender legs.

Important! Under the white and beige shoes, absolutely no color of pantyhose, except for the corporal.

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Care for pantyhose

When you have already bought the best tights, it's time to learn how to properly care for them so that they last longer:

• For pantyhose, especially up to 40 den, it is recommended only hand wash with a mild detergentmeans, water should not be a temperature above 30 degrees. To squeeze them it is necessary, having wrapped in a towel, not showing in this business of excessive force.
• If you are lazy to wash by hand, you can use the washing machine, but to select "manual mode" for this is not enough. Pantyhose should be placed in a special pouch. Otherwise - when washing and wringing, they will necessarily be woven into one with the rest of the things and can not only stretch, but also tear, catching on the zipper, clasp, button.
• Dry the nylon tights on a dryer at room temperature. Drying on heating batteries has a bad effect on the durability of the product.
• To ensure that your pantyhose does not tear at the time of donning, make sure that your hands do not have bulging jewelry, broken nails. Legs should be groomed, without cracked rough skin and pedicure with rhinestones.
• If your physiological shape of the toes contributes to the fact that tights on the socks are constantly torn, then try not only to constantly monitor the length of the nails, but also to pull the toe of pantyhose by 5-7 cm before putting on the shoes. This trick will extend the integrity of the thing a little.

It would seem that such a simple product as kapron tights should not carry a large number of secrets in its composition or in its choice. But as you can see, this is not so. If you just choose at random kapronka, then you risk tomorrow to come for a new pair. If you want to buy a really high-quality product that will correct your figure, make the legs more slender, do not cause inconvenience, then you need to devote a little more time. Be sure to know how to choose the right tights in size, what you need them for, and also take into account the individual features of the figure. Taking into account all the above nuances, you will get the perfect tights that will serve you more than one week.