Question What the difference between dance tights and support pantyhose? Are support hose hard to get on? ?
I want to try both of them. Don't know where to start.

Best Answer Dance tights are made for the rigors of dance practice and dance performance. Capezio and Danskin know and expect people wearing their tights to to jump, leap, stomp, and yes, do a "full split" - repeatedly. They are made to be very durable. Comfort and style (the look of the tights when they cover the legs) may be secondary considerations. Support pantyhose are made to make legs look nice, elegant, and lend a final polish to an outfit. Support pantyhose are also specifically designed to bring comfort to the wearer. Support pantyhose contain Lycra to "hug" the legs and make them feel refreshed. L'eggs and Hanes do NOT expect support pantyhose wearers jump, leap, stomp, and do a full split. They are more fragile than dance tights. Dance tights, almost without exception, will be the same thickness and look the same from waist to toe. Support pantyhose come in a wide variety of styles. Some will have a reinforced toe. Some will have a "conventional panty portion" that is darker and thicker than the leg portions. This panty section was literally meant to be a substitute for a pair of panties. Panties + Hose (stockings) = Pantyhose. Control-top pantyhose have a panty portion that is even darker and thicker with a great deal of tension and "hold". They do wonders for the figure, but can be very uncomfortable for first timers. Visiting the ladies room with control-tops is also more difficult than with a conventional panty portion. The control panty portion is usually longer than a conventional panty portion, and often runs much further and lower on the leg, often down to mid thigh or even lower. For this reason, control tops and sometimes conventional panty tops should not be worn with a leotard, since the darker panty portion of the pantyhose will stick out of the leotard leg opening, looking unacceptable for costume, general fashion, or dance performance. If you are going to wear support pantyhose with a leotard, wear sheer to waist pantyhose. They are designed to worn with the shortest skirts, and will rarely stick out of a leotard leg opening. Sometimes sheer to waist might literally have a panty portion with the same exact thickness of the leg portions, all the way to the waist band. More often sheer to waist will have a thicker reinforced seam and a thicker reinforced portion just below the waistband to add a little durability. Check the back of pantyhose and tights packages before you purchase them. Avoid 100% nylon pantyhose or tights as they will sag and droop. They are also very scratchy and uncomfortable. Make sure your pantyhose or tights have at least 10% to 20% Lycra (also called Spandex or Elastine) in them. Lycra keep pantyhose and tights from sliding down and getting baggy. Lycra also adds softness and silkiness. The more sheer the pantyhose, the more fragile. Pantyhose with less spandex are also more fragile.

Question best ways to reduce a swollen ankle?
My wife is 35 weeks pregnant and her ankle looks like its going to burst how do i help the swollen ankle go down in size?

Best Answer Swollen ankles or edema, doesn't just happen to pregnant ladies but can affect each and every one of us at any stage of life. There are many reasons why ankles swell varying from too much sodium in the diet, sodium retention, obesity, neuromuscular disorders, taking birth control pills or hormone therapy, laxative abuse, diuretic abuse, allergic reactions, trauma or poor diet/malnutrition and standing too long. Some, or all of these causes may contribute to swollen ankles. Embarrassing and inconvenient, swollen ankles may interfere with your lifestyle and your plans. INSTRUCTIONS ; 1.Drink plenty of water: Flush your system with lots of water; I know this may seem like the opposite thing to do when you are retaining fluid, but flushing the fluid away with more water is effective and you will soon see a reduction in the swelling. 2.Elevate your legs above your heart: Sitting in a recliner with it in fully reclined mode, will do wonders for your swollen ankles. If no recliner is available, then lying flat on your bed or the couch with your feet elevated above your heart on pillows will work just as well. 3.Buy a diuretic: Sometimes diuretics may help with the problem of swollen ankles by ridding the body of excess water. You will find that you need to use the bathroom a lot more than you have been doing. Eat bananas while on a course of diuretics as they may rid the body of potassium as well as fluids 4.Wear support hose or socks: Many different products are on the market to alleviate swollen ankles and legs; graduated compression socks or hose, some open-toed for added comfort (recommended), will help with venous insufficiency by helping with blood return. You will find that you can get on with your normal life by wearing compression socks or hose and reduce the time you elevate your legs. 5.Walk around: Walking about may help with blood flow and reduce the swelling in your legs and ankles but everything in moderation; don't sit or stand in one place for too long. Move your toes and flex your heels every few minutes to improve your circulation. 6.Visit your physician: Prolonged ankle or leg swelling may be a signal that there is an underlying health problem causing the swelling. An appointment with your physician is wise and will put your mind at rest. PREVENTION ; Prevention for swollen feet? Exercise - Exercise, especially leg exercises, can also increase circulation and help removing some of the excessive fluid from your feet. Reduce excess weight - This can put a damper on good circulation. Low Salt - A low-salt eating plan. Salt can play a role in fluid reduction. Sitting or Standing - Avoid sitting or standing in one place for too long. Stop to stretch and take your legs out for a walk