Guide to Wearing Stockings
Stockings are a form of long socks that extend to the knee. Depending on what kind of outfits you wear, stockings can help complement your wardrobe as well as serve as a sexy addition. There are many aspects to wearing stockings, starting with choosing the stocking that is right for you, along with their proper care and upkeep. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choosing Stockings
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The stockings you choose to wear should be based on the clothes you plan to wear with them. For example, if you plan to wear a colored skirt, you stockings should be a matching color. Additionally, do not get stockings that are smaller than you can wear, as they will easily tear. Other aspects of the stocking to consider when choosing the pair that is right for you include the anatomical form and transparency of the stocking.
Putting Stockings On
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Before you put on your stockings, apply lotion to your legs; this will prevent irritation while wearing them. The best way to put stockings on is to roll them on, rather than pulling them on like a pair of pants. To roll the stockings, simply roll the outside edge of the stocking to its bottom. Place your foot inside the stocking and roll it back up onto your leg. After that, stretch the stocking to remove wrinkles.
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Washing Stockings
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Stockings should be hand-washed, rather than washed in a machine. If you absolutely must wash your stockings in a machine, do so by placing the stockings in a mesh laundry bag before putting them in the washer. Before hand-washing, remove any rings and bracelets as they could cause the stockings to tear. You should also use a hanger to dry the stockings, rather than placing them in a dryer. When you're not wearing the stockings, store them in a soft fabric pouch.
Stocking Tears
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If you end up with a tear in your stocking, you can prevent further damage with nail polish. Apply the polish to the tear and hold the edges together. If the tear is small enough, the nail polish should hold the torn edges together and prevent further tearing. However, if the tear is too big, you will likely have to buy a new pair of stockings.
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