Product Review: Berkshire Tights

I wear a lot of tights.  I mean, a lot.  They are basically my go-to for winter, stemming in part from when I used to ride my bike to work.  Tights just dry so much faster when rained on than jeans do.  And although I'm not close enough to my current job to ride to work (also, why no bike lanes, people?) I still love wearing tights.

But, I have to say that while I love wearing tights, I don't always love how it feels to wear tights.  A lot can go wrong with wearing tights.  If they're too short in the leg, they will inch down into Hammer pants by the end of the day.  If they're too tight in the waist, they will give you what Sal over Already Pretty calls "segmented worm syndrome" which is both uncomfortable and unsightly.  And, if they're too tight in the thighs, your thighs bitch and moan and call you names all day.  (No?  Is that just me?  Damn thighs).

If any, or heaven forbid, all of those things happen to you when wearing tights, then I have one word for you: Berkshire.  As in Berskshire Hosiery, as in makers of the most comfortable tights I've ever worn:

These are the Easy On! Tights and not only were they easy to get on, they were comfortable.  All day long.  I mean: All. Day. Long.  I couldn't believe it.  No pinching, no binding, no rolling, and no mutinous mutterings from my thighs.


I paired the tights with a pleated skirt and geometric print cardigan, because if you can't be paired with a pleated skirt and/or a cardigan, you probably don't belong in my wardrobe:

Cardigan: Target (similar)  Skirt: thrifted vintage (similar)
Tights: c/o Berkshire Hosiery  Shoes: Shoes of Prey (similar)

I'm happy to say these tights worked very well with my pleats and cardigan.  Basically, Berkshire tights are amazing and I can't say enough good about them.

Well, I guess I can say a few more things.  One, they're made in the USA, which is fantastic.  Two, they have an amazing selection of styles and a great size range; petite, regular, plus and even maternity.  And definitely long enough for us tall gals; again, I'm wearing the Easy On! Tights in size 1X/2X and they are more than long enough. And it's not just the basic black tights that are long enough; this particular tights is available in six different colors.  Even fun tights are available for giants; I also tried out the Berkshire Trend tights in Fishnet, and those also fit fabulously.

If you want to know more about Berkshire, or want to try them for yourself (you should, they're great!) visit their site at eberkshire.com and, you can get 15% off of your order with the code blogger15, now through December 16th, 2016.


Happy Monday, All!

Gracey

Sponsored Post: Refresh with Dryel

Around this time in Oregon, I'd be carefully hand washing all of my beloved scarves, preparing to put them away for spring.  It's still winter here in PA, so I can't put my scarves up yet, but I can give them a much needed refresh.  Because, the fact of the matter is, they can get a bit stinky from winter bike riding and winter walks and leaving them on while eating winter soup.

Happily, this year, there is no need to hand wash my scarves.  Instead, I am able to use Dryel to refresh them in a mere 30 minutes.  First, I chose six scarves that have seen a lot of wear this winter:

As you can see, they are all different weights, colors and fabrications:

I chose to refresh these scarves not only because I wear them a lot, but because I'm afraid I'd ruin them if I washed them on my own.  For example, I'm worried about the red and orange scarves at the top bleeding.  And the black and gray scarf on the bottom left is such a lightweight, delicate weave, I'd hate to stretch it out.  The same is true for the gingham and the mustard scarves; they're not as delicate, but their weave gives them a bit of bounce that I worry about ruining.  As for the leopard scarf, I don't even know what my man-hands would do to that poor thing!


But, with Dryel, I don't have to worry.  I just toss them all in the same bag:

Add the Dryel sheet:

Zip up the bag and pop it into the dryer for 30 minutes on medium.

Now, I would have never washed all of these scarves together, by hand or otherwise, because, as I said above, I'd be afraid they'd bleed all over each other and get ruined.  With Dryel though, I don't have to worry about that.  After 30 minutes together, they all come out smelling fresh and clean with no tears, snags or discoloration.  Even the leopard scarf came out beautifully:

Of course, I'm probably going to have to refresh my scarves again once winter finally ends out here, but that's okay because refills of the Dryel sheets only cost $8.99 and you can get them at your local Walmart, or pretty much anywhere.  Just look for the new red box!

Thanks for reading, All!

Gracey

Dryel and All the Lurex

When it comes to the holidays, I'm not a big fan of wearing red and green and snowflakes and appliqued elves.  Instead, I tend towards shiny holiday dressing.  I mean, if there is any time to wear all the thrifted Lurex you can find, the holidays are it!

And I do plan on wearing all the Lurex this holiday season:

Unfortunately, Lurex is best when it's dry cleaned and dry cleaning can add to the already high cost of the holidays.


That's where Dryel comes in:

As an official Dryel ambassador, I knew immediately that the first things I was going to clean with the Starter Kit were my Lurex pieces to get them ready for the holidays.


I had never used Dryel before, but can I just tell you how easy it is?  The first step was popping all that shiny goodness into the Dryel Fabric Protection bag:

I then added the ULTRAcleansing cloth, set my dryer and et voila, the clothes were done within 30 minutes!  Happily all of the pieces kept their shape and their shine.  And they smelled good too; not overly perfumed, just clean.


Not only is Dryel quicker than a trip to the dry cleaners, it's also less expensive.  The Starter Kit retails for $6.99 and includes an improved Dryel Fabric Protection bag good for up to 30 loads.  Once you've used all the cloths in the starter kit, make sure you keep the bag and get yourself a Refill Kit.  They retail for $8.99 and clean up to 30 garments.

So, as you shop for the holidays, don't forget to look for Dryel in the new, red packaging and add it to your cart.  You can find it most anywhere.


Happy Friday, All!

Gracey



Please Note: As a Dryel Ambassador, I am compensated for my review of their product.  But, as always, all opinions expressed within this blog are mine and mine alone.  And that means that if it were no good, I'd let you know.  Promise.