Purple Orchids Tattoo Sheer Tights

€20.95 EUR

S / Sun - €20.95 EUR M / Sun - €20.95 EUR L / Sun - €20.95 EUR XL / Sun - €20.95 EUR

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Orchids are one of the largest families of flowers on earth, with almost 27,000 species, and can be found almost anywhere, from the tropics to the Arctic Circle. The orchid is typically associated with human sexuality, because of the flower’s resemblance to male and female sexual anatomy. The ancient Greek word 'orxhis' translates today as 'testicle'. In places such as China, Africa, Germany and Egypt, the orchid was considered to be a love potion and aphrodisiac. Many East Asian cultures esteemed the orchid as a symbol of something precious and rare, while the Aztecs drunk vanilla orchid with chocolate to give them strength and power. When it comes to orchid tattoos, women see it as a great way to represent their beauty and femininity, while men usually lean toward the meaning of strength and charm.

• Purple orchids print on one side of the leg: can be worn on either side or twisted to the front or back
• 20 Denier material with advanced Lycra® fibres: for natural make-up finish that is also long-lasting and durable
• Wide comfort waistband: to keep your tights in place all day long without cutting into your skin
• Sheer to waist brief: for your shortest dresses, skirts and shorts
• Cotton gusset: has hygienic effect of underwear, so you can skip one if you wish
• Flat seams: no more bulging seams under tight-fitting clothes
• Sandal toes: invisible reinforcement for your favourite peep toes
• 78% polyamide, 20% elastane, 2% cotton
• Designed and hand-made in Ireland

We understand that when you’ve just bought your perfect pair of Stop & Stare tattoo hosiery, you’ll want it to look its best for as long as possible. Tested to last 9 full days of wear in heels and 2 weeks in flats, our items still are delicate and unique, so please follow our guide on how to look after all those beautiful garments to make them last longer and look fabulous.

Putting on

• Before taking your hosiery out of the package, check your hands and feet for rough skin and sharp nails.
• Use of thin cotton gloves especially designed for putting on hosiery or applying a bit of lotion to your hands and feet will decrease the risk of snagging your garment.
• Remove any rings, watches and other jewellery before putting on your hosiery.
• Take your time: sheer garments are delicate items that need to be treated with care.
• While sitting, gather the item down at your toes (figure 1).
• Slip one foot into your garment and carefully stretch the length of the fabric with both hands up to your ankle and then over your knee (figure 2).
• Repeat with the other leg in the same manner, aligning the tattoo design as you go along (figure 3).

• Stand up and roll the garment with both hands over the thighs and hips (figure 4) and keep stretching it until the waistband is in place.

• If the item does not come up to the top of your legs properly, do not pull it: simply roll it back down to your ankles and gently stretch them over your legs once again, stopping and adjusting if you feel them pulling awkwardly.
• Gently pull away the fabric at the toe part of each foot: this will decrease the pressure on the delicate material in this area (figure 5).
• Now it's your moment of glory: "People will stare - make it worth their while!" (Harry Winston)

Taking off

• Simply do the reverse of putting them on: start at the waist and slowly roll the garment down.
• Don’t pull from the toe as this creates unnecessary stress on the fabric and makes it more susceptible to snags and ladders.

Storing

• Keep your hosiery separate from all other clothes: this will prevent buttons, buckles and zippers from catching on hosiery and causing snags and holes.
• Take care not to allow perfumes, scents and other toiletries to come into contact with delicate fabrics: let them dry completely before putting on your fine hosiery.

Washing

• Stop & Stare tattoo hosiery must always be hand-washed: rinse it gently in lukewarm soapy water (30°C) without rubbing or wringing the printed area.
• Hang your garments to drip dry or place between two towels to dry flat. Always dry away from direct heat and never iron.

Hold-ups

• When putting on your hold-ups, turn the top band over so it is not touching the skin until it has reached the desired position (usually mid-thigh for maximum comfort and fit).
• Please note that body lotions, creams, oils and talcum powder may affect the performance of the silicone bands on your hold-ups and they could slip out of position – we, therefore, do not recommend applying them on the section of your thighs where the silicone bands adhere to your skin.
• Similarly, the use of fabric conditioners is not recommended when washing your hold-ups.