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Tights, Charity & Pandemonium at MyTights.com

MyTights.com held our very own sample sale earlier this week, where we sold off vast numbers of sample hosiery and shapewear to raise money for the Renal Unit at

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Royal Berks Hospital – a worthy cause, as I’m sure you’ll all agree.

We set ourselves up in the foyer of Hearst magazines (publishers of magazines including Company, Cosmopolitan and Elle) who were kind enough to host us and before long we were being mobbed – hardly surprising when tights were priced at just £1 and shapewear at just £5!

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You Never Forget Your First…

…high end hosiery. Mine was Wolford. Silky smooth, matte perfection, my first pair of luxury tights made me feel a million dollars.

Yes, the price made me wince slightly, but fast forward on a couple of years and the very same pair of tights are still utterly wearable. Yes, of course there will always be jagged nails and scratchy furniture, but generally speaking high end hosiery really is top quality and will last a lot longer than everyday legwear.

That’s not to say basics don’t have their place in most women’s wardrobes – many of us will continue wear slightly less expensive hosiery day to day in the office – but if you haven’t already, I would urge you to pay a visit to the First Class Lounge of legwear, for special occasions at least.

Wolford Tights are the go-to for many women – their basic ranges are second to none and the quality of the collection is out of this world. If you have to start with one piece, make it the Velvet de Luxe 66 Tights, which are a classic opaque that feels like a dream on your leg.

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Luxury Hosiery – Not Just For the Chosen Few…

First it was shoes, then bags… and now it seems that the great accessories upgrade has reached hosiery.  It used to be that you’d spend the bulk of your budget on a killer outfit, buying cheap accessories after or reusing whatever you already had in your wardrobe.  But now more and more women are opting to go for luxury when it comes to their accessories, and the trend has hit hosiery, with celebrities regularly being spotted in luxury brands like

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Falke and Wolford tights.

We know it’s a cliché, but with luxury hosiery you really do get what you pay for – you’ll find that your hosiery looks nicer, feels better and lasts longer, and it’s not as expensive as you might think, either.  In fact, it’s a relatively inexpensive way to add some high end style to your wardrobe and give your existing outfits a little lift.

If you’re looking for sumptuous sheers, perhaps for that special occasion, we love the Wolford Fatal Lace 15 Seamless Tights.  They just feel absolutely gorgeous and all of the design features blend together to produce something that really stands out in the world of hosiery.  The seamless design means you get a clean silhouette under your clothes, the super soft hosiery feels really durable and something about the lace waistband just makes you feel extra special.

Those experiencing our rather drizzly summer might be on the lookout for a top quality opaque instead – in which case you can’t go wrong with Falke tights.  Falke is a German brand that produce consistently fantastic hosiery and not only do their Soft Merino Wool Tights look first class, they feel it too.  Soft cotton on the inside means they are a dream to wear and the merino wool on the outside keeps you toasty warm through even the bitterest winter days.

The great thing about luxury hosiery is that you can afford to upgrade on your fashion as well as your basics.  Both Falke and Wolford have beautiful seasonal fashion at the moment –and this week selected Wolford fashion is half price, so you can get a high end piece that’s cheaper than some of your everyday fashion!  Shop quickly though, as this offer ends on 8/8/12.

 

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Fire & Ice: Falke in Vogue



Top hosiery brand Falke is in the August issue of Vogue, cementing its status as one of the most luxurious hosiery brands out there. The shoot features two prominent styles: Ice Queen Cool and Fiery Toughness… but which is your favourite and, more importantly, which will you be rocking?

Ice Ice Baby
Get Ice Queen style just like the model in the shoot with a crisp, clean pair of white tights such as the Falke Soft Merino Wool Tights. Complete with a frosty grey trench coat and blue dress, this look will be perfect for the winter months as you can layer whites, greys and icy blue to your heart’s content and look like the Snow Queen herself. This is easiest for pale-skinned blondes to pull off, but if you’ve got darker hair or skin it can work too – try lighter make up than you’d usually go for teamed with a dark purple lip and heavy brows to set it off.



Too hot to handle
The polar opposite of the wintery style, this look relies heavily on leather with a dash of sex appeal. Gone are the demure lace and subtly teasing cut out designs of last season and in is in-your-face sexy. The model teams a long black leather coat with Falke black hold ups and, well, not much else. Accessories are sharp and scream power – fire engine red hair, long leather gloves and point stiletto courts (of course, if you don’t fancy a dye job you can always add a flash of red with your accessories instead). Although we’d recommend wearing some actual clothes (maybe a black shift), with a few tweaks this look is actually much more wearable than you’d think!
NB. Cute dogs are optional but desired.
So which is your favourite? Does the Russian-esque wintery vibe tickly your fancy? Or does the dog swing it for you? Whichever you love, you can be sure that a gift to yourself from Falke will make you feel a million dollars.

 

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Rihanna, Queen of Hosiery

We couldn’t help but notice that Rihanna has been seen out and about A LOT recently in some mind blowing hosiery. From working the sports luxe look in some cute fishnet socks to sporting super glam bondage style tights, she’s been rocking some amazing styles. Here’s a round up of our favourites…

Fishnet Socks

Rihanna was spotted celebrating her Brits win in Mahiki nightclub wearing fishnet socks just like the new Henry Holland Fishnet Anklets with pointy blue heels and a bright yellow/green playsuit. As with most of Rihanna’s looks, on paper it just shouldn’t work and yet somehow it does! She finished the look with some huge futuristic sunglasses and a long gold necklace. She has also worn fishnet tights on several occasions, including black and nude versions while performing as well as seamed fishnet tights at V festival in the summer!

Luxury Basics

Rihanna has also been seen in several styles of luxury basics. Last month she performed at the Grammy’s in a pair of Falke Pure Matt 50 Tights which kept the rest of her look (leather shorts, a mesh crop top and wild hair) chic rather than trashy. In the same month she also tried the Wolford Velvet de Luxe 66 which she wore out and about in London. Stepping out to dinner in an unusually demure outfit, she teamed her black opaques with denim cut offs, a black polo neck and grey blazer, finishing with lots of chunky gold jewellery to complete the super luxe feel. Getting your basics from high end brands like Falke and Wolford can be cost-effective as they tend to last longer and be more durable, and especially if you wear tights on a regular basis they are definitely worth investing in.

Red Or Black?

Both, if you’re Rihanna. The singer stepped out in a pair of her trademark denim hotpants which allowed everyone to see her black stockings with red suspender strap combo. You can get the look with our range of stockings and a suspender belt such as the Jonathan

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Aston style which is available in scarlet. If you’re not used to stockings or simply find them difficult to wear all day, check out the Pretty Polly Pretty Braced Suspender Tights – the traditional suspender tights design with a red mock suspender strap.

Bondage

Following on from the massive success of Wolford’s bondage tights which were an instant sell out when Cheryl Cole wore them back in 2010, Rihanna sparked a frenzy recently when she was snapped wearing a pair of bondage tights. While the exact style she wore have now sold out, you can still get the look – try the Wolford Captivate tights or, for a cheaper alternative, take a look at the Pamela Mann Straparound tights. Although Rihanna gets away with teaming the tights with a baseball cap, oversized denim jacket and high heeled boots, we recommend trying them with a pretty summer dress or structured shift to balance the look out.

Suspender

Of course, if you find most of Rihanna’s outfits tricky to pull off, there’s still the classic look to fall back on that anyone can work – suspender tights. This classic design shows no sign of slowing down or going away just yet, with new celebrity converts swelling the ranks every day, from Made in Chelsea’s Caggie Dunlop to society heiress Paris Hilton. These are so easy to wear and go with everything – from tailored shorts and silky blouses to slouchy t-shirt dresses.

With so many looks to choose from it’s never been easier to get a slice of the pop princess’ style. Whether you want some super luxe opaques for daytime in the office or something straight from the catwalk, take a look at the selection of Rihanna Tights and get the look today!

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The Guardian Style Gurus Test our Favourite Tights!

Tis the season to be jolly… and very, very cold, unless you wrap your legs up in something toasty warm.  But what hosiery to go for to make sure you stay warm and comfy?  Enter the Guardian, who have conducted a tights test to find out which opaque tights are the best: for looks, comfort and durability.  So what did they think of some of our favourite hosiery?

Mary Portas/Charnos Opaque 40 ( pictured)

“Looks: Very Green.  These drew quite a few glances.  Perfect opacity, though: you could leave your legs unshaven for months and no one would know.

Comfort:  The closest feeling to support tights.  So tight, taking them off felt a little like a liberation.

Durability: Frighteningly good.  No snags.”

MyTights says: We LOVE Mary Portas hosiery.  It always seems to be of the highest quality, and it looks stunning, too.  Don’t worry if green isn’t quite your colour, as these tights come in 8 amazing shades.  As to the comfort, tights should generally feel snug – this will prevent sagging around your ankles.  But make sure you check the size guide for each product to prevent ordering a pair of tights in the wrong size!  We also recommend taking a look at the thicker option: the Mary Portas & Charnos Satin 80 Tights, which are a luxuriously thick 80 denier, and so perfect for wintery days!

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“Looks: Revered among tights: classic matt black, as smart as tights can be.  So special you feel you should wear gloves to put them on.  In confidence terms, the closest hosiery gets to carrying a Chanel bag.

Comfort: Exceedingly Comfortable

Durability:  These were barely on when something sharp hidden in the stair carpet tugged at the underside of my foot and, horror, even before 8am, they were flawed.  The ladder didn’t travel far, though, and they held their own for the rest of the day.  Forgiven.”

MyTights says: High praise indeed, and not undeserved for a pair of tights that, although made by a top class brand, aren’t that expensive on a cost per wear basis (providing you don’t keep sharp things hidden in your carpets, we suppose).  Available in brown, navy and charcoal shades as well as classic black, so there’s a pair for every outfit.

Falke Ribbed Tights

“Looks: A nice woolly, subtly patterned rib: not outlandish, but a change from plain black.

Comfort:  I didn’t think about them all day: a good sign.

Durability: A less good sign: they snagged on the zip of my boots, making a hole.  Slightly stiff after a wash and, disappointingly, for all Falke’s reputation, emerged from the drum a bit bobbly.”

MyTights says: For Falke quality and wintery indulgence, we like the Falke Soft Merino Wool Ribbed Tights.  To prevent wearing out during washing, wash by hand or on a cool wash in the washing machine in a hosiery bag.

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