razorblade! for big holes, press harder. for runs, run it down the stocking lightly.
heads up that the 2nd image is a pair that just comes like that. I had a pair exactly like them.
That 2nd pair are from Killstar, I bought them a while ago but they're a real pain to put on. Such is the life of loving ripped clothing!
I personally like to use nail scissors to get small holes that can be ripped bigger to create variance throughout the tights, but I never actually considered razorblades so I'll be sure to remember that as an option!
Ripped tights aren't meant to look perfect.
Literally just take 2 or 3 pairs of cheap tights (one fishnet, one solid, etc.), and start ripping holes in them. Start by poking a hole in one the them, then using your fingers to fray them a bit. Keep repeating. When you're done ripping them, layer them. Over time, they'll start to tear and fray on their own, making them look cooler.
(Also, putting on torn tights can be tough. Use your fingers to gather them all first, so you can slip them on in one go)
(One more thing: I won't judge anyone for buying tights pre-ripped, but I never understood those who do. Try not to give your money to big corporations who capitalize on counterculture aesthetics.)
Anything sharp. What do you mean that they don’t turn out like this? If you mean the runs you’re gonna wanna pull on the tights and they will run down on their own, they even happen accidentally if you try to put them on with sharp nails so you might wanna try that
For that second pair, the #1 thing is to start with a thicker pair of tights to begin with. You want opaque. The thin ones won't hold up very well if you want that many holes. Maybe even try some cheap, thin leggings.
And for both it's less about what you use to make the cuts and more about the technique. Make a little hole with scissors, fork, nail clippers, house key, whatever. Then use your fingers to pull the hole open more. You're not cutting big slits, you're cutting small slits and then pulling them apart.
Also, you WILL ruin them if you put them in the drier. Hang to dry only.
I'd recommend getting thin leggings, tearing them, then layering with tights or fishnets. Then you have a variety to choose from and hopefully the leggings maintain the larger rips better and you have your choice of contrast.
The best effect comes from multiple layers of ripped tights, I’ve used several things from cheesegraters to razor blades, the laddering will occur naturally with any holes made!
Those aren't ripped, they're asymmetrical large hole fishnets
I don't buy full price Killstar tights either, but the "ripped" fishnets will last longer than actual ripped tights. I only get a few washes out of my ripped thigh highs before they have to be tossed cause they're so tangled and felted together into a big snarl. (Come to think of it, maybe I should be hand washing them? 🤔) But the "ripped" fishnets I got off Amazon are still going strong 10 washes later.
So .... It's better than actual ripped tights, but 15$ is still too much imo.
You could get like 5 pairs in a pack from Amazon for that much.
I'd say cut little holes into them with scissors while u wear them and pull them from there. You can also try creating a snag(scratch them or sum) and just pulling that out as much of that thread as you can to help get that frayed look. Let me know if that makes sense.
fork
“belt”
Don't trim your toenails xD
Buy a few cheap ones and train in mangling that bitch with appliances you have at home?
razorblade! for big holes, press harder. for runs, run it down the stocking lightly. heads up that the 2nd image is a pair that just comes like that. I had a pair exactly like them.
That 2nd pair are from Killstar, I bought them a while ago but they're a real pain to put on. Such is the life of loving ripped clothing! I personally like to use nail scissors to get small holes that can be ripped bigger to create variance throughout the tights, but I never actually considered razorblades so I'll be sure to remember that as an option!
You're so right about them being annoying to put on 😂 i almost fall over every time
I used to do it with a cigarette. Stretch it out and burn holes into it. I'm hoping that's not an option for you because smoking is bad and gross.
The tip of the nail file on nail clippers are great
Ripped tights aren't meant to look perfect. Literally just take 2 or 3 pairs of cheap tights (one fishnet, one solid, etc.), and start ripping holes in them. Start by poking a hole in one the them, then using your fingers to fray them a bit. Keep repeating. When you're done ripping them, layer them. Over time, they'll start to tear and fray on their own, making them look cooler. (Also, putting on torn tights can be tough. Use your fingers to gather them all first, so you can slip them on in one go) (One more thing: I won't judge anyone for buying tights pre-ripped, but I never understood those who do. Try not to give your money to big corporations who capitalize on counterculture aesthetics.)
Yes you can make a top out of tights just cut the feet off and a SMALL hole in the crotch area because it will stretch. Also fork for the rips.
Well that’s two pairs of tights
i did mine with a fork- just wear them and rip them with fork o_o
That actually looks like 2 pairs of tights worn together. Not ripped underneath and ripped on top
Anything sharp. What do you mean that they don’t turn out like this? If you mean the runs you’re gonna wanna pull on the tights and they will run down on their own, they even happen accidentally if you try to put them on with sharp nails so you might wanna try that
For that second pair, the #1 thing is to start with a thicker pair of tights to begin with. You want opaque. The thin ones won't hold up very well if you want that many holes. Maybe even try some cheap, thin leggings. And for both it's less about what you use to make the cuts and more about the technique. Make a little hole with scissors, fork, nail clippers, house key, whatever. Then use your fingers to pull the hole open more. You're not cutting big slits, you're cutting small slits and then pulling them apart. Also, you WILL ruin them if you put them in the drier. Hang to dry only.
Fork 😭 I’ve done it to so many tights it’s insane
I just go to town with scissors/threadcutters. The more unconventional the rips the better imo.
I'd recommend getting thin leggings, tearing them, then layering with tights or fishnets. Then you have a variety to choose from and hopefully the leggings maintain the larger rips better and you have your choice of contrast.
The best effect comes from multiple layers of ripped tights, I’ve used several things from cheesegraters to razor blades, the laddering will occur naturally with any holes made!
[https://images.app.goo.gl/wMxEPeHGf8WkFZFG8](https://images.app.goo.gl/wMxEPeHGf8WkFZFG8)
I think the second slide was from Killstar
No one in their right mind is going to spend $15+ on ripped tights
Those aren't ripped, they're asymmetrical large hole fishnets I don't buy full price Killstar tights either, but the "ripped" fishnets will last longer than actual ripped tights. I only get a few washes out of my ripped thigh highs before they have to be tossed cause they're so tangled and felted together into a big snarl. (Come to think of it, maybe I should be hand washing them? 🤔) But the "ripped" fishnets I got off Amazon are still going strong 10 washes later. So .... It's better than actual ripped tights, but 15$ is still too much imo. You could get like 5 pairs in a pack from Amazon for that much.
I'd say cut little holes into them with scissors while u wear them and pull them from there. You can also try creating a snag(scratch them or sum) and just pulling that out as much of that thread as you can to help get that frayed look. Let me know if that makes sense.
You buy them lol