Tights

The bathroom point is a convenient one… but I think the main reason is that wearing your tights over your leotard gives you more secure butt coverage, especially when partnering. Why do ballet dancers wear tights on outside? Why do the dancers wear such strange clothes in the studio – one leg warmer, tights over […]

Tradition and function. Pink ballet tights have been used historically by ballet dancers, and one of the biggest reasons why is function. The light color of the ballet tights enhances the shape of the leg and leg muscles and makes movements more visible if there are dark setups on stage. Why do we wear pink […]

You Will Need Get some scissors and cut the bottoms off of your tights. I cut them off right under the run because I wanted tall socks. You could cut them longer or shorter depending on your preference. Put them on and enjoy your fancy new socks! Can you cut tights into thigh high socks? […]

Tights are for winter only Come rain or shine, tights should not be worn until 1 October, and they need to come off the minute April arrives. What month can you wear tights? The ‘R’ month rule Pour Moi says that we should only wear tights in a month that has an ‘r’ in it […]

Both types of pantyhose are a combination of undergarment, leg warmer or covering, and socks. This one-piece garment is often used to cover the legs for warmth or for fashion. 2. Tights is the alternative name for dance pantyhose while “nylons” are the colloquial term for formal pantyhose. What are dancing tights called? Running tights […]

Believe it or not, tights actually originated from men’s clothing. If we go back far enough in time (middle ages) we would find that most men wore tunics (long shirts or short close-fitting coats) and leggings (tight fitting) which were just legs—no seat. Can men wear ballet tights? There is a small variety of tights […]

The Best Tights According To NYC Dancers The Tights: Danskin Convertible Tight. The Tights: Ultra-Soft Transition Tight. The Tights: American Apparel Super Opaque Tight. The Tights: Danskin Ultra-Shimmery Stirrup. What tights do professional dancers wear? Compression Tights are engineered for muscle recovery, making them perfect for dancers with demanding class or rehearsal schedules. These tights […]

“In live performances, we pretty much always wear tights. We usually wear nude fishnets,” she said at the time. “Fishnets blend a little bit better and look a little more natural. Your skin still comes through enough to make it look like you could be bare-legged, but you’re not. Are dance tights different from regular […]

Remove your tights. Taking clear nail polish, apply polish around the entire snag or hole, moving outward until you are about a quarter-inch from the edge of the hole. Wait for the nail polish to dry and harden. Doing this will seal the hole and prevent the run from widening. Can you fix a hole […]

According to one blogging dance mom, the absolute best way to wash dirty tights is with a bar of Dove soap. Scrub the soap directly into the stains – really lather them up. Then, rinse them thoroughly with cool water and hang to dry. How do you clean dirty tights? How to Wash Tights the […]

Running tights are very similar to leggings, yet they are more translucent, and it is necessary to wear shorts or another layer over the top of them. What does it mean to have a run in pantyhose? What does a run in your stocking mean? Technically, it should be no big deal. After all, it […]

Fishnet tights can be machine washed. Select the handwash cycle on your washing machine, and use cold water instead of using hot water. As an additional safety measure, put your tights in a laundry bag so that they don’t get ripped up. How often should you wash fishnets? On a positive note, we recommend you […]

The Spanish royal court gave King Henry VIII a gift of a pair of silk tights (stockings sewn onto linen underpants), in 1539. Knitted stockings then became very fashionable, and were imported from Spain and Italy. What clothes did King Henry VIII wear? His were typically made of velvet or silk and were dyed a […]

Use polish remover with care. Put an old towel on the underside of the stain and use a cotton swab to dab on nail polish remover; the towel will absorb the polish color and stop the stain from spreading when the remover touches it. How do you get nail polish out of stockings? Removing nail […]

But there’s one layering basic you might have forgotten about: tights. Layering pantyhose is a great way to combat the chill, glam up your look with added color and texture, or a combination of the two. How do you wear tights in the winter? Simply wear them with warmer layers and heavier fabrics, like wool […]

Originally derived from the hose worn by European men several centuries ago, tights were made as close fitting as possible for practical reasons when riding horseback. For men of nobility, the material would be made of silk or fine wool rather than the coarser fabrics used by the lower classes. Who came up with tights? […]

Ballet tights last about a month. If you’re a professional or a full-time ballerina, your tights will last no more than one month. You should expect your tights to last about two months if you’re a semi-professional. If you’re a beginner or novice ballet dancer, your tights should last three to four months. How do […]

Originally derived from the hose worn by European men several centuries ago, tights were made as close fitting as possible for practical reasons when riding horseback. For men of nobility, the material would be made of silk or fine wool rather than the coarser fabrics used by the lower classes. When did tights become feminine? […]

Sheer tights and stockings are available in gloss finish which gives a shiny look, or matt finish which has no shine. Sheer is also referred to as translucent or transparent, according to the manufacturer. What are the different types of tights? Compression Tights. Fishnet Tights. Footless Tights. Lace Tights. Opaque Tights. Seamed Tights. Sheer Tights. […]

All you need is clear nail polish–seriously. First, get the pair of tights with the run in them and a bottle of clear nail polish. Next, stick your arm into the leg hole and use your fingers to stretch out the section of the tights with the run in them. Apply the clear nail polish […]