Helpful Hints to Help You Select Hosiery Durability There is no magic pantyhose that lasts forever… not yet. But hosiery today is better than ever… stronger, sheerer and more comfortable even than products made just five years ago. One thing to remember: the more sheer a product, the more fragile it is. "Denier" refers to the degree of sheerness of the hosiery. The lower the number, the more sheer (fragile) the pantyhose. Fibers Spandex: Spandex is the highly elastic fiber that allows hosiery to continuously conform to the body. With spandex, pantyhose can stretch and snap back in place, avoiding the dreaded baggy look. Popular brands of spandex used in hosiery products today include: Dorlastan®, Glospan®, Cleerspan®, Lycra® STYLE With so many possibilities, selecting pantyhose that complement your wardrobe may be a little confusing. The following information will help you to select from the many options available to you. Control Top Feature - Made with spandex, the control top panty adds compression which provides you with tummy and hip control. Benefit - This will create a smoother silhouette under fitted clothing. Also firms and smoothes your shape. Fashion Tip - Body-hugging dresses or slim-fitting cigarette pants work well with Contour Top, helping to add a slender overall look Bodyshaper Feature - Made with spandex, Bodyshapers offer a longer line control top which covers thighs in addition to tummy and hips. Benefit - Bodyshapers push you up and hold you in where you want, helping add curves you never thought you'd have. Fashion Tip - The longer line control will help you achieve a sleek silhouette and make sure you're "tucked-in" in al the right places, allowing you to try on that little dress you thought you wouldn't fit. Ultrasheer Feature - Made of fine nylon, extremely sheer; requires extra careful handling. Benefit - The best choice for allowing your natural skin tones to shine through. Fashion Tip - Wear with neutral or dark suits and slingback pumps to add a sophisticated edge. Silken Sheer Feature - Made of nylon and spandex; soft, silky hosiery. Benefit - The nylon/spandex combination creates the silky feel that glides easily with your body. Fashion Tip - Dress up an old suit with silken sheers. You;ll be surprised at the difference! Light Support/Support Feature - Knitted with slightly heavier nylon and spandex yarns these actually reduce leg fatigue. Benefit - Slight "springy" compression keeps legs feeling fresh and alive. Fashinon Tip - Wear them at the office, for a day out on the town, or at a cocktail party. Opaques/Tights Feature - Major difference between opaques and tights is the garment weight. Tights are typically heavier and less sheer than opaques. Benefit - Both offer complete color coverage. Opaques feature options like matte, shiny and silky. Fashion Tip - For a longer, slimmer look, try opaque pantyhose or tights that match your skirt or shoe color. [Home] [Pantyhose] [Knee Hi's] [Sheer Style] [Hosiery Hints] [Sizing] [Order Form] PO Box 246 Attleboro, MA 02703 Toll Free: (800) 94-STYLE Fax: (508) 884-9904 hosierydirect@aol.com