Despite the fact that several centuries ago, wearing tights was a man's prerogative, nowadays no fashionista can do without them. Due to the large assortment, as well as the characteristics of the material from which such products are made, it is rather difficult to pick them up by eye. Therefore, there is a table of sizes for women's tights.
How did nylon tights come into fashion?
As you know, tights made of cotton, wool and silk were previously popular. But as time went on, all types of fabric, for various reasons, required a more convenient and practical replacement to wear. So over time, nylon appeared, which immediately after its creation was dubbed the material "stronger than steel and thinner than a web."
Every year this material has improved and now you can see nylon tights that differ in color, size and even with original patterns. Accordingly, many women wanted this piece of wardrobe to fit the figure as best as possible. This is how a table of sizes of women's tights appeared, which greatly facilitates the choice.
How are tights selected?
When choosing tights, every woman, of course, looks at how they look. There are classic models - often it is black or beige, which does not have any additional patterns, except perhaps more durable inserts in the necessary places.
For young girls who want to dilute their everyday look, you can choose a beautiful pattern, which is often located throughout the product or on the outside. Many women of fashion even choose nylon tights of some bright color. Regardless of the inserts or colors, the table of sizes for women's tights will remain unchanged.
How to figure it out?
Often, not only men, but also women themselves wonder how to determine the size of women's tights. The table is most often built on several parameters. In order not to get confused, you just need to know what each of them means.
The standard table has two columns with specific numbers. In the upper horizontal row, the weight of a woman is indicated for whom certain tights are suitable. The lateral vertical line prescribes the growth of the fair sex.
On the general central field, you can see areas located and highlighted in different shades. They can be simply outlined with a solid bold black line, or they can vary in colors ranging from light gray to dark gray. The color of each section corresponds to the size of the tights you choose. For example, for a woman with a height of 165 cm and a weight of 65 kg, the second size is suitable (usually a number is indicated on this section, but some manufacturers of tights mark the sizes in Latin letters).
It is possible that, for the convenience of selection, other parameters will be located on the sides of the table, indicating the size of the clothes and the girth of the hips. Their use is rarely justified and is often used in cases where a woman has a non-standard figure or indicators of height and weight are between two sizes. For example, the limit indicators of the second size, but does not reach the third, while the woman has rather wide hips. In this case, the third size may be needed.
In such cases, it is better to more carefully select the size of women's nylon tights. The extended table will either confirm your choice or make it possible to choose a model of a suitable size.
How accurate is the table?
Many women are very worried when choosing this item of clothing for themselves. In fact, the table of sizes for women's tights is calculated for small errors. Everyone knows perfectly well how they stretch. But it is also necessary to remember that if they are a little too big or, conversely, small, this is not a problem. But serious errors will be visible. A small size may simply not fit, and large tights will gather in folds, which also looks unpresentable.
Women who want to highlight the beauty of their legs have more than one pair of stockings and tights in their wardrobe. Today this important wardrobe item is produced in a wide variety of shades, so it will not be difficult to match it to a dress or skirt.
When buying pantyhose, choose the right size, since the service life of the product depends on this and how comfortable you will feel in it.
The markings used by manufacturers are the same for all countries. Therefore, buying tights and stockings abroad or online stores will not be an intractable task for you. To find out which size is right for you, you need to measure your height and weigh yourself on a floor scale.
- Measure your height with your shoulders straightened and your heels and the back of your head against a vertical rigid surface. For example, a wall or a door slope. Marking with a pencil, pick up a tailor's tape and carefully measure from the floor to the mark. Many girls know their height approximately, but in order to buy any wardrobe item, not just tights, it is important to be guided by verified information.
- You can quickly find out your weight, because bathroom scales are available in many homes. Accurate data is obtained by observing several rules: during the weigh-in, you should not have shoes or outerwear on.
On the label of the tightening and compression models, additional parameters are indicated: leg length, ankle and under the knee girth, hip volume.
It happens that the pantyhose that you have purchased on the Internet does not meet your expectations, from which the joy of purchase simply fades away. The fact is that the same item of women's wardrobe, but from different manufacturers, may slightly differ in size. According to the law, hosiery cannot be returned or exchanged, and therefore your claims will not be considered. Experience will tell you which tights and which manufacturer you should buy in the future to make them fit.
size table
Standing at the counter is not very convenient to waste time from other customers. Therefore, at home, decide what size of tights you should ask the seller. Knowing your parameters, you can easily find out the size, you just need to substitute the data into the table. The important criteria are the physique, length and fullness of the legs.
| Growth | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 145 | 148 | 150 | 153 | 155 | 158 | 160 | 163 | 165 | 168 |
| 40-45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 45-50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 50-55 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 55-60 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 60-65 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 65-70 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 70-75 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
Table continuation
| Growth | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 170 | 173 | 175 | 178 | 180 | 183 | 185 | 188 | 190 |
| 40-45 | 2 | ||||||||
| 45-50 | 2 | 3 | |||||||
| 50-55 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| 55-60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 60-65 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| 65-70 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 70-75 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 75-80 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 80-85 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| 85-90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| 90-95 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||||
| 95-100 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| 100-105 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||||
| 105-110 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |||
| 110-115 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| 115-120 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| 120-125 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||||
Let's take a look at a simple example. For a girl who is 165 cm tall and weighs 50 kg, a size 2 model is suitable. It is this figure that stands in the table at the intersection of two dimensions. If the result is bordering on both lower and higher values, choose the second option. Agree, tights that are tightly stretched will not last long, and there is no talk about comfort here.
How are sizes indicated?
Tights are numbered either in numbers (from 1 to 8) or in letters (S, Mi L). Individual manufacturers prefer not to adhere to the general system and release products for sale in universal sizes. To purchase such a product is a huge risk, since it is designed for a standard figure without taking into account the features of the physique.
The size charts of the stockings are identical with the numbering of the tights. However, there is another way to label these items of women's wardrobe. Based on it, we can state that stockings have two parameters - length and size.
The length is indicated by letters:
- S - slightly above the knee.
- V - 8-10 cm above the kneecap.
- L - to the midline of the thigh.
The size of the stockings is indicated in numbers (from 8.5 to 13) and corresponds to the size of the shoe (35-42). Looking at the packaging with tights, you will notice another important indicator - the density of the product. It is measured in denominations and varies from 5 to 250. When choosing a product for a certain season, be sure to take into account its density: the higher it is, the more heat you get from it. In addition, winter tights contain acrylic and woolen threads that can protect against frost.
If you are looking for a model with a slimming effect, do not miss the packaging marked Uр. Compression tights that have an anti-varicose effect are designated Support.
Choosing tights and stockings correctly
The list of popular materials from which a delicate item of women's wardrobe is produced includes:
- Acrylic. Replaces natural wool, but rolls quickly.
- Lycra. Serves to preserve the appearance. Products with the addition of lycra do not stretch on the knees, and a large amount (up to 30%) is used for products with a tightening and supportive effect.
- Microfiber. The material is not cheap, but the goods from it are of high quality. Tights and stockings are worn for a long time without rubbing on the heels and in the toes.
One of the positive characteristics of tights is the presence of a gusset - a diamond-shaped piece of fabric that connects both stockings into a single whole. Thanks to this seemingly insignificant detail, the product tears less and is more comfortable to wear.
The elastic should be wide enough - 3-4 cm, this is quite enough so that the tights hold well at the waist and do not slide down when bending or squatting.
When choosing a product, think about what you will wear it with. The most common shade that suits almost any look is nude or beige. It can be combined with any outfit and shoes. Make sure that the color of the tights is not darker than the shoes; it is completely unacceptable to wear black products under white shoes. Even if the tights are nude, they should be a tone or two lighter than the dress or skirt.
For those who prefer to wear stockings, it should be remembered that this piece of clothing should not stand out under the clothes. It is better to wear tights under a tight-fitting mini dress, they will not show through.
You need to take care of thin tights very carefully: wash at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees, adding a gentle detergent to the water. You cannot twist the product, just squeeze it without squeezing it hard.
And Important! Never take your time when putting on tights, you can take a puff. It is advisable to remove rings and other jewelry, because threads easily cling to them.
Available in every woman's wardrobe, they are an important part of her image. It is this accessory that girls wear almost all year round (with the exception of the summer period).
Not only the feeling of comfort, but also the duration of the product's operation depends on the correctly selected one. If you put on tights one size larger, they will slide off your feet, gather in folds and cause discomfort. Tights that are too small will hinder movement and tear quickly.
How to determine the size of tights and stockings?
In order not to be mistaken with the size when choosing, you need to know only two parameters - weight and height:
- Human height is measured in centimeters. To do this, you need to become barefoot on the floor, with your back to the wall, press the back of your head, shoulder blades, buttocks and heels tightly against the wall. Make a mark on the wall with a pencil above your head.
- Weight is measured in kilograms using a floor scale. For an accurate reading, you need to take off your shoes and heavy clothing.
In some cases, additional parameters are indicated on the package:
- G is the volume of the hips.
- Ag is the length of the legs.
- D - girth under the kneecap.
- C is the volume of the lower leg.
- B - ankle girth.
Most often they are found on the labeling of special compression products designed for and prevention of venous varicose veins.
Sizing charts from different manufacturers may differ slightly from each other, therefore, when buying tights from a new brand, you should definitely select a product, guided by the size table placed on the packaging of new tights.
Tights and stockings size chart
It is very easy to determine your size according to the table. Height is indicated in the top column, weight in the side column. You need to find your parameters and the most suitable size will be indicated at the intersection of these lines. For example, a girl with parameters 173/65 needs to choose a product marked "3".
If, according to individual parameters, the desired result is on the border between two values, the choice should be made in favor of the larger one.
Size designations
Tights are used for marking:
- Numbers from 1 to 8.
- Letters (S, M, L, XL and so on).
- Roman numerals.
Stockings are marked in two ways:
- Options - (as well as tights).
- Parameters - shoe size (from 35th to 42nd) and product length:
- S (small) - 1.5 - 2 cm above the knee
- M (medium) - 8-10 cm above the knee
- L (large) - up to mid-thigh.
In addition to the size, the material and density of the product must be indicated on the packaging with tights and stockings. Density is denoted as den, where:
- 5-10 den - this product is intended for the warm season (summer).
- 20-50 den - this product is intended for the off-season (autumn, spring).
- 50-250 den - this is very with the addition of acrylic, cotton or woolen threads, intended for the cold season (winter).
Some manufacturers provide their products with additional functions, for example, the following markings indicate effects such as:
- Support - anti-varicose effect.
- Up - slimming and (removes the stomach, tightens the buttocks, and so on).
Material for tights and stockings
Some ladies think that if tights have a density of 200 den and consist of poorly stretched materials (wool, cotton, etc.), then you should take not your usual size, but a little more. It's a delusion. Manufacturers, developing their own size chart for each specific model of tights and stockings, conducted many tests and took into account all the nuances of the fabric.
Therefore, in spite of the density of tights, you should always take your own size, and be guided by the manufacturer's table in choosing.
Popular materials for tights and stockings and their features:
- Lycra - perfectly keeps its shape, retains its original appearance after many washes, high-density products can have a slimming effect.
- Acrylic is a synthetic wool. It retains heat well, keeps its shape perfectly, fits snugly on the leg, but pellets quickly appear on the surface of the product during wear.
- Microfiber - elastic and highly durable. Withstands long-term wear, does not rub on toes and heels, perfectly keeps its shape, tightly fits the leg.
General tips for choosing and using tights and stockings
- High-quality tights have a gusset made of soft fabric - a diamond that connects the stockings in the groin area.
- The elastic in tights should be at least 3-4 cm, this width is enough to hold the product and prevent it from sliding down. In addition, it is an elastic band of this width that is almost invisible under clothes.
- and it is desirable to match the color. This tandem visually lengthens and slims the legs.
- Tights and stockings are a delicate accessory that requires careful maintenance. They should be washed exclusively by hand, in warm water (up to 40 degrees) with the addition of powder or gel for washing. It is also advisable to squeeze out carefully, not strongly stretching or twisting the product. Dry naturally.
- Wearing hosiery should be done without haste, after removing rings and jewelry that can tighten on the garment.
Correctly selected size of tights and stockings will help emphasize the beauty of the legs, and it will be a pleasure to wear such a product.
Tights are an integral part of modern women's wardrobe. They not only provide warmth and comfort to the legs, but are also an accessory that complements the image. The correct choice of type, density, composition and size depends on how well and for a long time the tights will perform their functions.
Let's figure out how to buy the right size tights.
When purchasing underwear, we do not have the opportunity to try it on. Therefore, to facilitate the selection task, manufacturers have developed size tables. Each type of clothing has its own table. Moreover, each type of tights has its own size chart.
Tights
There are the following types of tights for women:
- compression (medical, for the treatment and prevention of varicose veins or leg edema, for pregnant women, for bedridden patients);
- knitted (poorly stretched, made of wool, velor, bamboo, cotton, etc.);
- openwork, mesh (stretch very well, almost dimensionless);
- nylon (stretch easily, made of synthetic materials).
The density of nylon tights is determined by the number of DEN, it can vary from 5 to 180 units. The very concept DEN denotes the weight of the used thread with a length of 9 km.
How to determine the size of compression tights
Medical compression hosiery is the basis for the treatment of varicose veins. Its essence involves squeezing the lower limbs with a strictly calculated force:
- For prevention.
- For the treatment of the initial stage of varicose veins.
- For permanent wear with pronounced symptoms.
And also there are hospital stockings and knee-highs for operations and childbirth, to reduce the risk of thrombosis. It should be noted that compression underwear is not only for women, but also for men.
ATTENTION! To determine the required size of compression tights, you need to consult a specialist. Because only correctly selected underwear in compression class and size will produce the desired therapeutic effect.
Dimensional grid of women's tights
We can easily buy ordinary, non-medicated tights without special consultation. To determine the size of the product, you need to know your height in centimeters and weight in kilograms.
How to measure height correctly:
- Stand barefoot straight, without stooping, against a flat vertical surface (for example, against a wall) with your back.
- Heels, shoulder blades, back of the head should touch the wall.
- Lower the box or book on your head parallel to the floor (perpendicular to the wall) and mark its bottom edge with a pencil. It is very important to keep the parallelism, otherwise the measurement will be wrong.
- Measure with a tape or ruler the distance from the floor to the mark.
If this method of measurement seems too complicated and inconvenient (when measuring the height yourself), then there is another. It is not so accurate, but it is quite suitable for choosing stockings.
We take a measuring tape in one hand, the tail with the beginning of the scale in the other. We stretch the tape, straightening our arms in both directions, and fix the tape measure. The resulting value will be approximately equal to the height.
How to correctly measure your weight:
- measurements are taken in the morning immediately after sleep, on an empty stomach;
- bare feet, wearing a minimum of clothes, you need to stand on the floor scales;
- remember the result that the balance will show.
You should know that during the day, a person's weight changes, but these fluctuations are very insignificant for determining the size of tights.
So, having learned the weight and height, you can safely proceed to the selection of a suitable pair of tights. To do this, you need to use the size table shown on the back of the package of tights of each well-known company. It looks something like this:
To designate sizes, numbers from 1 to 4 are used (for some manufacturers up to 5 and sometimes 6), where the first size is the smallest, with an increase to the largest. Or in Latin letters:
- XS (extra small) - the smallest.
- S (small) - small.
- M (medium) - medium.
- L (large) - large.
- XL (extra large) - very large.
- XXL (extra-extra large) - the largest.
Finding your height and weight, we look for their intersection. If the resulting point is bordered by two dimensions, you should choose the larger one.
ATTENTION! Dimensional charts are drawn up for people with a typical figure. Therefore, one should take into account the fullness of the legs, their length and the characteristics of the foot.
Differences in size from different manufacturers
When choosing tights, it is worth remembering that each manufacturer develops its own dimensional grid for itself. And although they are very similar to each other, when buying a new brand, it is worth checking the data on the table overleaf.
Some manufacturers take as a basis the mesh not the weight and height of a person, but the volume of the hips and height.
IMPORTANT! Do not forget that different types of tights can stretch in different ways. If for nylon tights of a certain brand you have, for example, size S, then there is a chance that for knitted tights of the same manufacturer there will be M.
How to order the right size in the online store
Shopping in online stores has become commonplace for us. It is very convenient to buy goods from the other end of the world without leaving your home.
Shopping for underwear, including tights, is no exception.
Sometimes the question arises: how not to make a mistake with the size when ordering on the Internet?
A serious store makes a complete description of the product, so there will definitely be a table of sizes from this manufacturer for the selected line of tights.
Having determined, we indicate the required size in the order form. These can be buttons, one of which must be selected, or a pop-up list. If there is neither one nor the other, then it will be necessary to make a note in the message to the order.
But product descriptions are not always comprehensive. If there is no size chart, you will have to look for it on the manufacturer's website.
IMPORTANT! If you have any doubts about the correct size choice, contact the seller and check with the consultant.
Dimensional grid of children's tights
Tights for children are an irreplaceable piece of clothing. They are worn in kindergarten or school, at home or on the street under their pants; in autumn, winter and spring. You should be very careful when choosing tights for babies. Here, the quality of the materials used and safety will be more important. But every mother also wants to see her child smart and neat.
Attention! The choice of the size of tights for children should be taken extremely responsibly. A small product will hinder the baby's movements and wear out quickly. The big thing is to gather in an accordion and slide. Due to slipped tights, the child can often fall.
Like adults, children's tights are different in composition, density, color and size. But unlike women's tights, the dimensional grid of children's tights is based on height, weight and age.
Children grow up in different ways, and you should not forget about the peculiarities of the physical development of children. Therefore, the growth rate should be taken into account to a greater extent. Age is more of a clue to those who do not know the height of the child.
How to measure a child correctly
For those who have learned to measure their height, it will not be difficult to measure a child. One has only to know that children under 12 months are measured in a supine position. The measurement is made on a flat surface:
- The child's head should rest against a vertical stand - the starting point.
- Stretch the baby's legs with your hands and straighten the whole body for them.
- Place a book or a tablet under the heels so that it is perpendicular to the surface on which the child lies.
- Measure the distance from the origin to the book or tablet.
In children over 1 year old, height is determined while standing, as in adults.
Children's tights size chart by age
So, having learned the growth of the child, you can start buying.
The packaging for baby tights will have numbers such as 86-92. This means that this pair of tights is for those who are between 86 and 92 cm tall.
IMPORTANT! Many jerseys will shrink after washing, even if washed at 30 degrees. In this case, as a rule, denser tights shrink more than more elastic ones. Therefore, usually experienced parents buy jersey tights one size larger.
If it was not possible to find out the height of the child, then in stores (including online stores) you can use the table of sizes of children's tights by age. It looks something like this:
And remember that manufacturers can stick to their size grid. Therefore, we check against the table that applies to the specific brand of tights selected. Moreover, this applies to products manufactured abroad.
Since the comfort of wearing depends not only on the length of the leg, but also on the fullness, some companies have supplemented the dimensional grid with the weight of the child. For example, like this:
In this case, the packaging will indicate “p. 14 "or" p. 17 ", and on the back - a dimensional table, which must be checked.
Tights that are incorrectly selected in all respects and, especially, in size, will not be able to fulfill their practical and aesthetic functions. Therefore, you should be very careful about the selection of your own or children's pair.
