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Silks® Fit and Sizing

Generally Silks® hosiery is sized about half a size over the size chart on the pack, to ensure a comfortable fit. We put LYCRA® in every Silks® product because of its stretch qualities. It provides you with a superior fitting garment.

How to Put on your Silks® Hosiery

Step 1 - Handle your Silks® hosiery with care. It is easy to cause runs by pulling too hard or by snagging the material on a fingernail, as the yarns are so delicate.

Step 2 - For best results, apply lotion to your legs and hands first to make them smooth. Ensure you have no hangnails or cracked or chipped fingernails.

Step 3 - First, carefully gather up one leg at a time and line your toes up with the seams. Give a gentle pull of the material at the toes to ensure there is some comfortable slack. If the yarn is stretched too tight at the toes, it may place too much pressure on the seams and cause a run.

Step 4 - Gently pull your Silks® hosiery over your calf up to your knee, fitting it tightly and smoothly. Be sure not to pull too hard or you may cause a run in the pantyhose. Repeat with the next leg. Make sure there are no wrinkles or bagginess at the ankles.

Step 5 - Next, gently pull your Silks® hosiery over your knee and over your thigh, fitting it tightly and smoothly. Be sure not to pull too hard or you may cause a run in the pantyhose. Repeat with the next leg. Make sure there are no wrinkles or bagginess at the knees.

Step 6 - Gather the material at the waistband and gently pull the panty up to where it is comfortable at your waist. Do not yank the waistband up as you may tear the panty. Check for any bumps or wrinkles and smooth them out. Stand up and sit down again to check that the fit is form-fitting but comfortable. Enjoy your Silks® hosiery!

How Your Silks® Hosiery Should Fit

  • The legs will fit snugly and be the proper length
  • The “rise” (the measurement from crotch to waist) will not bind or sag
  • The panty portion will stay in place
  • The waistband will stay in place and be comfortable
  • There will be no bagging or sagging around knees and ankles
     

 

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