Boots laddering tights

Limited156 · 29-12-2004 10:09PM #1

Does anyone know a successful way of stopping boots starting bad ladders when the top of the zip scratches them? You can't exactly wear longer-socks that cover over the top?!

Thank u.

simu · 30-12-2004 01:36AM

Maybe thicker wintery tights would be more resistant than skinny ones.

Or you might get away with wearing longer socks if they were the same colour as the tights.

I know its too late for this pair of yours but annoying zips are something to consider when buying boots.

Nevyn · 30-12-2004 02:16AM

insulation tape or a water proof plaster is the answer.

most likey it is the metal clamps where the zip locks at the end of the boot that is the issue, zip up the boot keeping your finger inbetween the end of the zip adn the nylons and then pace the tape/plaster sticky side towards the zip smooth side to the nylons/tights /stockings stops snagging and laddering,
just remember to remove it when taking off the boots.

black tape or dark blue plasters are best also help with wearing boots no matter how high next to bare skin.

Limited156 · 30-12-2004 02:27AM

Great thanks I knew some1 would know...

White Angel · 30-12-2004 01:23PM

or when you get a tiny little nick in your tights put a little bit of clear nail polish on and itll stop it laddering

Limited156 · 30-12-2004 02:03PM

Yeah? Never knew that.

White Angel · 31-12-2004 05:21PM

Yeah its handy! But dont put too much on cos it soaks thru and sticks to your skin!

vibrant · 02-01-2005 12:48AM

White Angel wrote:

or when you get a tiny little nick in your tights put a little bit of clear nail polish on and itll stop it laddering

Hairspray's handy for this too

Rozabeez · 02-01-2005 03:24AM

The worst way of laddering tights is slipping and going flying under a chair. Count yourselves lucky, they may be laddered, but you didnt get hurt.

dudara · 02-01-2005 05:53PM

I bought a packet of 3 tights from Penneys recently and all three laddered in the same place when I was putting them on. Couldn't believe it, never had such freakish bad luck. In the end, I went out bare-legged

cajun_tiger · 07-01-2005 11:17AM

i got a pair in dunnes bout6 euro worth never laddered and my boots have velcrow which usualy ladders within seconds of puttin the boots on

Chick · 07-01-2005 05:15PM

dudara wrote:

I bought a packet of 3 tights from Penneys recently and all three laddered in the same place when I was putting them on. Couldn't believe it, never had such freakish bad luck. In the end, I went out bare-legged

Thats happened to me too!!! It's crap isn't it!!

Bri · 07-01-2005 10:07PM

I'm not being smart but if you bought a more expensive pair would they ladder less?

simu · 07-01-2005 10:07PM

Bri wrote:

I'm not being smart but if you bought a more expensive pair would they ladder less?

No, but it's even more annoying when they do.

Bri · 07-01-2005 10:23PM

Ouch. Glad I'm not a girl (or a tight-wearing male) - That's gotta suck.
If they're so unreliable how does the majority of the female population bear them...have 15 spares in a drawer?!

Or is that what you fill those handbags with?

rainbow kirby · 07-01-2005 10:36PM

Hence trousers.

Chick · 07-01-2005 11:05PM

Bri wrote:

I'm not being smart but if you bought a more expensive pair would they ladder less?

No, cos it just depends on the denier. you can buy them in M+S or Penneys... same thing they'll still ladder if they'e very fine.

Bri · 07-01-2005 11:09PM

denier - huh?

Spot the boy.

Chick · 07-01-2005 11:10PM

It's how thick they are. Like as in can you see through them type thing. Know what I mean?

"A unit of fineness for rayon, nylon, and silk fibers" -dictionary.com!:p

Bri · 07-01-2005 11:24PM

So basically if you buy what I'd see as horrible big wooly ones your safe but the nicer you get the dodgier they are...regardless of price. What a dilemma!

simu · 08-01-2005 02:11AM

Bri wrote:

So basically if you buy what I'd see as horrible big wooly ones your safe but the nicer you get the dodgier they are...regardless of price. What a dilemma!

Oh, it ain't all that bad. I usually get fairly opaque but thin coloured ones and it's very rare for them to tear.

Shrimp · 08-01-2005 02:18AM

ok, fill me in girls.. what laddering, prolly know what it is, just never heard the expression Thanks!

simu · 08-01-2005 02:21AM

When tights are torn, the tear spreads and it looks a bit like a ladder.

Bri · 08-01-2005 11:54AM

Fair enough. I see you know what your doing! Still I'd imagine the sexier versions are the most likely to mess up - probably just when you don't want them to either...
Never knew girls put so much effort in things we guys take for granted! :eek:

Chick · 08-01-2005 02:43PM

Yeah exactly!!
You try to wear the nice fine skin colour ones and it just backfires on you

And ever hear the line "Is that a lader in your tights or a stairway to heaven?".... say that to me and you'll have a drink over you :rolleyes:

well actually maybe I wouldnt waste a drink!

So much easier in the summer wen u can just go out bare legged!

Limited156 · 09-01-2005 05:47PM

Yes but if you want to wear something like stockings/hold-ups they are really prone to tearing.

cajun_tiger · 10-01-2005 11:17AM

well the ones i mentioned earlier are not think tights they are tan ones.... and really light you can see the cute things you want to be seen(beauty spot & tattoo)

simu · 10-01-2005 04:26PM

cajun_tiger wrote:

well the ones i mentioned earlier are not think tights they are tan ones.... and really light you can see the cute things you want to be seen(beauty spot & tattoo)

Personally, I think they're horrible. I thought people didn't wear skin-coloured tights much anymore anyway.

cajun_tiger · 10-01-2005 04:31PM

i dont like to wear tights at all... but during the winter its just a bit too nippy not to and since i want to show my legs rather than some random patern i chose something as nautral as possible

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