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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Tights explained

Tights are skin-tight articles of clothing used by both men and women to cover the legs and is worn from waist to feet. Tights are popular among girls and women and worn by infants and toddlers as well. They are also common among theater and dance performers, runners, and wrestlers. The tights used by athletes are usually footless and are made of thick spandex.

Dance tights

Dance tights are of different types including high gloss tights, shimmery tights, opaque firm fit tights, supplex tights and convertible tights. They are available in a wide range of blends as well as colors and sizes suited for all ages.

Dance tights are made of different materials including nylon, lycra, and cotton, but the ones made with a blend of cotton and lycra are the most durable, opaque and thick. These tights are stretchable and comfortable for the dancers to wear. Cotton-lycra dance tights have flat finishes and absorb perspiration.

Ballet tights

Ballet tights are tight-fitting leg coverings worn ballet performers. Ballet is a classical dance form that originated in the 1600s. Ballet tights are a standard part of the dress code at ballet schools and in performances. Ballet tights function like opaque stockings, covering the entire leg.

Ballet tights are part of the traditional ballet costume worn by ballet dancers as well as other dancers. They are made of materials in a wide variety of blend including a blend of lycra with nylon or cotton. The tights made of cotton and lycra are durable and opaque.

Tight History

The origin of tights can be traced back to the Renaissance age. The wearing of tights became a fashion among the men, during the period of King Henry VIII of England. The men wore them to display their well-toned legs. These tight-fitting garments were originally developed as a costume for those riding on horseback. During the 16th and 17th centuries, European men popularly wore tights. The nobles wore tights made of silk or fine wool, while the common people wore tights made of coarser fabrics.

CONCLUSION

Buying tights can be a simple task provided you know what tights you are looking for. There are tights that can be bough for lots of different prices. You should check out all the tights on offer on line. World-class companies including Calvin Klein and Donna Karen offer tights for all body sizes and shapes. Today, tights are available in a variety of colors and types, as well.