The Day Shapewear Changed Forever How is it that one brand can change lingerie and shapewear forever? And what exactly made the founder of this internationally famous company do something that altered an entire industry? Well, the reason is more mundane and simple than you may realise. Spanx founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for …
We sell a lotta leg wear here at UK Tights, as you can imagine. A lot of tights and hold ups, but also the classic stockings too. And with every pair of gorgeous stockings, you need some gorgeous suspender belts. They are perfect for capturing the vintage look. There is plenty you can do to …
What is denier and what does it mean? It’s one of the most important measurements in the leg wear world. Only sizing measures are more important and relevant to people. But you still need to know what you are ordering, as it hugely effects your outfit. In short, denier is the weight of the fabric …
The Met Gala. A time of great excitement and greater confusion for us here at UK Tights. We love the looks, don’t get us wrong, but some can be quite exotic. Others, however, are timeless pieces too, so there is always something to feast the eye on, no matter your preference. Each Met Gala has …
Whenever you see the word “support” on our website, it usually means support tights. It is one of the most common items we sell, after all. But one category of clothing that doesn’t always jump to mind is support hold-ups.
If the legwear world has one thing, it has variety. Not all legwear is made to be sexy, and some are undoubtedly alluring but aren’t as versatile. Other items are for the heat, and some are more suited for winter’s deepest and darkest days. Then you have natural fibres and you have synthetics to choose …
Fashion is all about the next big thing, trends, novelty, and what is in vogue. You might be surprised to see how many incremental changes an industry is so focused on the new and exciting. In the world of clothing and fashion, big new improvements are often slower than in many other realms. Fashion designs …
Pretty You London is the latest brand to join our ever-growing lingerie family. We always love new brands coming on, of course, but there is something about lingerie and nightwear brands, in particular, that excite us.
No matter how old or how new, how popular or how niche, nothing is quite as uniquely loved as the humble fishnet tights. But why this particular item or style? What is it about this old favourite that people love so much?
