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The Right Way to Put on Hosiery
- There is a right way to put on hosiery. Most importantly, take a few minutes to put them on properly, and follow these simple directions:
- Remove all jewelry, and check fingernails and toenails for rough edges (this greatly reduces those maddening "they ran as soon as I put them on" mornings).
- Roll each leg of the pantyhose down and place the toe of the garment over the foot. Gently smooth one leg all the way up, then repeat on the other leg.
- Pull the rest of the pantyhose up to the waist - but don't pull too tight! Smooth fabrics while checking for twists and sags.
- Lastly, take off your hosiery just as carefully as you put them on.
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Sizing Things Up
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you are at the upper end of a size range, it's often wise to get the next size for maximum fit and comfort. Larger or full-figured women should look for larger-sized products often called queen size, which are designed
for them.
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