How to keep Thigh High Stockings UP! Cosplay Tips and Tricks

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[@OMGSomeoneActually]

ANOTHER (4th) METHOD: Irish Dancers use Sock Glue to keep their socks up on their calves, and as an ex Irish Dancer myself i tend to use it for my cosplay stockings as well! Its like a roll on glue stick and you can find them at any Irish Dance store (online)! Pros: - easy to apply - can stay on for an entire day (if its not too warm) - can be removed by soaking your legs in hot water or using a cloth soaked in warm water - also works for long gloves, arm cuffs or accessories you wanna keep from slipping down your arms Cons: - bit expensive (but lasts super long) -> you can also use normal Pritt or glue sticks as a substitute, though it doesn't stick as long) - on very warm con days you might have to reapply once or twice during the day to help them stay up

[@vathoxinabsentia]

or at any dance store in general! you can find glue they use for leotards and such! they stay even when you're sweating

[@nighteyesiv]

@@vathoxinabsentia flashbacks to ripping off my socks after a Feis without soaking them and leaving red glue burns everywhere 😅 but yes I am so glad someone mentioned this because it has saved so many of my cosplays!

[@everythingsfinett3903]

It’s probs uncomfortable tho

[@nadiah5888]

@@everythingsfinett3903 Surprisingly not! If you applied it correctly and remove it by soaking and not just pulling it off, then there's no issue :)

[@nighteyesiv]

@@everythingsfinett3903 not at all! You just have to remove properly and you'd never know you used it. I was an impatient teen lol

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

this video is made for cosplay but im here just cause my thigh highs keep falling down and it doesnt feel that comfortable and im tired of constantly pulling them up xD

[@GamerCorin]

I stopped wearing the compression stockings I'm proscribed 'cause of this, but now there's hope!

[@nimbusstormysheep9553]

Saaame X'D

[@whoknows1320]

Sameee

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

@@foen frog!

[@allie4182]

well it doesn’t seem cosplay specific...

[@rabiez_luvr6910]

Me who doesn’t do cosplay and has never worn thigh highs in my life: hmmm yes interesting

[@hedgehogshill3522]

That's the moment u have to start to wear thigh highs :)

[@nuggywaggy5869]

11037

[@shannarafryer3111]

Same not sure why I’m here but I guess I know now

[@silvrrr4545]

Same, idk why I'm here tbh lol

[@alisa9762]

Yes My ultimate Supreme leader

[@enwy1983]

It started like telemarketing, but you have actually reached the power we didn’t know was possible. Thank you!

[@arielahvm]

Haha! I thought it looked like an infomercial as well 😆

[@Zubiila]

For anyone who isn't confident in sewing: there are pantyhose you can buy that have a thigh high stocking design. So if you're only looking for the basic black thigh highs, that is also an option.

[@Bane_Amesta]

Sadly, the only stockings like that I ever found are always in Asian sizes, so it never feels comfortable when the bigger size is not really what you need :/

[@Zubiila]

@@Bane_Amesta I have a pair from Pamela Mann, which is a legwear company in the UK. Their sizes are made for western women and they have international shipping. The other pair I have I don't remember the brand of, but I bought it over Amazon and was happy with them as well. I'm 5"9, so I understand your struggle with asian sizes.

[@토끼-k96]

@@Zubiila ur god sent thank you !!

[@Bane_Amesta]

@@Zubiila now that's good news! I'm form south America so shipping probably won't be easy, but I'll keep that in mind, thank you 💖

[@skye387]

Pantyhose is indeed easier. I don't cosplay but I've always like the looks.

[@NingenDemonai]

How in the frick did you manage to just slide the pins through the pantyhose and stocking without stabbing yourself or pinching the material away from yourself? Dang, magic!

[@Honey_Bee888]

So for me, my thigh highs roll down because I'm thick af, so the power of the gods are the only thing that will keep them up :D

[@334...4]

Tbh same, but with allergy ;-; All the pretty stockings with silicone on top I can never wear

[@milily57]

That intro was so reliable 🥲

[@ManahXManson]

You mean relatable..?

[@Millienify]

I don't know why i got this recommended as a guy, but i learned something nice. Thank you

[@rugvedkulkarni1593]

You may need to wear thigh-high socks one day.

[@laargboolag9147]

Guy here as well.....hmmm....

[@glitchedartistx7964]

Who said guys can’t wear thigh highs??? Y’all would rock them lol

[@ayama7108]

well some guys can do female cosplays.^^

[@roblue5470]

any guy can rock em hairy manly legs in thigh highs

[@AViciousVixen]

Another thing I've tried was adding snaps to my stockings/boots covers and to my tights. That way i can change them out depending on the cosplay instead of having to make multiple pairs of pantyhose with specific covers. Just make sure you space the snaps evenly and you wont have any/much tugging or bunching.

[@KingOfGaymes]

I dig this idea, tho I’d be constantly worried mine would unsnap xD

[@AViciousVixen]

@@KingOfGaymes XD i was at first but i used some heavy duty ones and they've been fine so far

[@pleaseignorethisismyoldaccount]

I'm not a cosplayer just a person who wears alt fashion-

[@irisfilmproductions]

Ayeeee same

[@user-yr6uu1st6q]

Same

[@Grim_Corps]

Same lol

[@anidleteen]

Same 😹

[@NIRDIAN1]

Thigh High Socks 4 Lyf

[@birdbrain42a2]

I'd like to point out that with tape or adhesives, one can risk irritating the skin or allergies! Personally I've tried fashion tapes, but every single time, my skin gets red and itchy (unfortunately). As for adhesives (stay on for socks) I've had success wearing it on top of stockings (sheer ones, does not work on higher denier ones).

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

Great point!

[@thespookykitty]

*adhesive allergy high five*

[@marywebb9127]

They have a spray you can buy to keep them up.

[@334...4]

Oh, let me join the adhesive and silicon allergy tango

[@MojaMegistus]

I don't even wear thigh highs, but that intro got me, so I watched it and saved it for the near future.

[@evelyn_r]

Completely the sew onto pantyhose method is the best. If you have time and are willing to invest in it, it really is the most reliable source. And then you can wear them for different cosplays or whenever you feel like it without them ending up at your ankles. 5minutes!?!?! More like every freaking 5 seconds! They don’t stay up otherwise! Good video, highly entertaining and informative

[@Ms_Cheesecake]

I've developed an allergy to things like fashion tape and bandaids (and possibly other adhesives; not looking forward to figuring out which ones), so seeing how the pantyhose method is done is suuuuuuuuuuuper helpful. Thank you!

[@xelith6157]

I've never cosplayed, but seriously, you have so many lifesaving tips that applies to everyday wear. Bless your soul

[@carlinemoon2484]

I always look for stockings that have the silicone elastic already attached for the very reason that I was tired of them falling down. I do find that after so much washing they wear out, but they usually wear out about the time I want to replace my stockings anyway. One method that my grandmother shared with me in high school was spraying hairspray on my legs before putting pantyhose on, and a lady I worked with also shared with me that she used deodorant at the top of stockings, and that she even used it with regulars ankle-high socks because she hated when they would come down, too.

[@chi5065]

I love how the intro sounds like home shopping channel trying to sell you something

[@M13C7]

The best thing imo is to sew them onto pantyhose. But finding them in the right skin -colour but enough density so they dont just rip when you try to sew on them or when the two materials are connected is hard. When you re not a size S anyways.

[@CrissyKat]

I love the old school product promo style at the beginning XD

[@artcorecosplay]

The pantyhose is also my favorite! I've also made good experiences with cutting off the sock part if they're stockings I'm wearing inside a shoe. That way my foot doesn't pull on the stocking and they hold up much better.

[@skydragonxonmove]

Wow what a great timing to open up youtube and see you posted something!

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@dahiaraquel6434]

@@KinpatsuCosplay I want one

[@skydragonxonmove]

@@KinpatsuCosplay definitely did! this will help me a lot haha thank you for making the video!

[@nemmy-editz8653]

Oml I need this video for my Ibuki cosplay because my legs are skinny as hell and the stockings just go zoooooom down my legs halfway through making a video or taking a photo, NOT FUN!! Thank you for making this though as I think many other Danganronpa cosplayers feel my pain, especially my fellow Ibuki’s :>

[@reikadoodles]

⚘ I was Chiaki last con I went to, I've felt your pain

[@joanna3381]

Finelly a solution for this annoying problem😅

[@AshHeaven]

This video somehow found me just when I was thinking of buying new thigh high stockings. Thank you so much for these tips! I love that you showed us the difference with and without the hacks. Not everyone takes the time to show how it works. I personally like to use garters and garterbelts, but these are great ideas for stealth stay-up stockings.

[@unapolpetta7260]

GREAT VIDEO!! You guys are so helpful! A tutorial i'd like to see is how to make hooves shoes for faun cosplays like lillia or kindred!

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

Thank you so much for the suggestion!! We will look into this 😁

[@Born_Yashish]

Not even just for cosplay, these are just useful tips in general.

[@marisu9765]

For tape / glue, there is another con: Some people can have an allergic reaction to the adhesive. I get hives from the adhesive in medical tape or bandages, so I've never used body glue / tape. I have had issues with stockings in the past though, so thank you for sharing these alternative methods.

[@annique9186]

That last method is actually genius! I love thigh highs but I hate how they keep slipping, so I'll give this a try. Thank you so much for the tip!

[@ssnekky]

If your young, don’t feel like seeing things, or putting things on your skin, try garters. You can DIY your own. They may fall, but they look cool and help your socks stay up.

[@marywebb9127]

Garters yes but not garter belts. The thigh highs can warp your garter belt clips.

[@Ayla123Hemora]

4th method from an ex burlesque dancer; spray-on Elmer's glue works too! Pros and cons are very similar to fashion/toupee tape though!

[@clarissatarno]

The third option is my favorite by far. I would’ve never thought of doing that at all. Thank you so much for making this video. Keep being awesome my friend!

[@AnimeGalxoxo]

THANK YOU! As a member of the Thick Chick Click I've been looking for other ways to keep mu thigh highs up because they so so well with cosplay and kawaii fashion. These are much easier than some other methods I've seen.

[@quotemenot7520]

For stockings you need to use a garter belt. Thigh highs already come with two rows of silicone to hold them in place. For socks, get elasticated tops or wear shorter socks Sorted

[@Emil-lf3no]

I have a pair of stockings that already had silicone elastic on it and they somehow also slide down my legs which really bothers me.

[@MissKitty21]

I've done the body tape method for my Mitsuri cosplay. It didn't really work well for the socks because I have thick calves so it ended up falling down ten minutes later while I was shooting pictures. So it really depends on body type🤷🏽‍♀️

[@KingOfGaymes]

I’m tiny but they slipped down for me as well while I was Miku. That specific brand in the video as well. I just don’t think it’s made for this job. Tape and fabric just don’t stick well..

[@fes9698]

I also have thick calves (as well as thighs), and I have used the "It Stays!" roll on body adhesive from Sock Dreams. I've used it a few times now and my thigh highs stay on all day even with lots of walking and movement. I definitely recommend that over the tape.

[@thatonejellifish1563]

@@KingOfGaymes Oh same hat- I'm tiny and under 90 lbs so the miku cosplay was already loose but I take one step? DOWN MY LEGS

[@MissKitty21]

@@fes9698 I'm gonna have to try that next time

[@kuroishi6597]

i don´t know what will i do without youre videos, you and you´r content is awesome, you make from ¨simple¨ tutorials a lot for us, Thank you ♥

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

Glad you like them!

[@Glapizoid]

OK this is kind of freaky- I was literally just complaining about how I don’t have anything to keep my thigh highs up like five minutes ago 😭✋🏽

[@Glapizoid]

And now- bam this is on ky recommend

[@kermorin715]

Just wear a garter belt.

[@theplumscrub1627]

Ya better be careful your “hello siri” isn’t on. It listens in on everything you say until you say hi siri to activate it. This may not be the reason, but it’s possible.

[@LuluNekomimi]

@@theplumscrub1627 not everyone has an iphone?

[@theplumscrub1627]

LuluV oh god I’ve been living under a rock and now I assume everyone has apple products. Heck. Thanks for calling me out.

[@SamanthaMoonCosplay]

Oh my gosh!! The intro was so cute and relatable!! The last step of attaching thigh highs directly to the pantyhose is so clever. I love it! I would never be able to tell they were sewn on. 💙

[@Ballira]

There's a couple of issues with the silicone band method for method 2 to keep in mind. 1) Again, hot days they won't do as well. Any amount of moisture, even faint, will make the silicone lose its grip. 2) It may sound weird but it doesn't really work on anyone with really soft thighs. It will stay for all of 5 minutes and then slip down while pulling at your skin. That was a very painful lesson I learned the hard way. XD

[@zemaislost]

I'm so happy this was in my recommendation because I have a few thigh highs but I don't wear them much because of them slipping down so this helps

[@kumarules118]

I actually bought some pantyhose hybrid thigh high in japan, it really is convenient and I wonder why it's not sold everywhere else

[@spookyvanillabean3618]

Just got thigh high socks a few days ago and this got recommended to me just in time!!

[@lexilicious1209]

My favorite is to use a garter belt to hold the socks up. Never slides down and it's a nice detail

[@aminelover8666]

OMG! This video was so helpful. I'm a cosplayer and struggle with keeping my thigh highs up I will definitely be using the last method. Thank you soo much

[@MadelineMysterious]

i wear these almost daily but if you buy luxury brands in my experience (about 14 years) never fall down for me. The cheaper brands had issues though.

[@SleepyFrann]

*Me who's been using actual double sided tape for years now.* : MMmmmM interesting

[@graphitegalaxy260]

I’m literally wearing thigh highs right now and o really need this

[@LadyZoroark14]

I'm so happy I bought two of your books! The method you use to explain something is so simple yet so full of details and tips❤️ I fell in love~ And finally someone is telling me how to make those damn stockings stay up all day 🤣

[@acee_lacee]

When she sewed over the pins it physically hurt me

[@frostynutella5639]

Sameeeee

[@Bane_Amesta]

This could be useful for long gloves as well, I need it to my cosplay, now the only thing I have to consider is how to make sure I can still take them off to wash my hands or whatever

[@annymus4502]

Found an idea?

[@sschmitty1684]

I've seen some spidey suits with invisible zippers along the wrist seams! I feel like your hand would need to be really flexible to get it out, but better than being completely stuck I guess :-)

[@Bane_Amesta]

@@sschmitty1684 This I like, I was considering using some thin velcro since zippers can be a bit too complicated tho, but that won't stop me >:D

[@sschmitty1684]

@@Bane_Amesta That's clever too! just make sure the velcro won't snag your fabric, that's never fun. You got this!

[@Bane_Amesta]

@@sschmitty1684 oh yeah, I can imagine that D: I'm thinking of the "barbie" velcros, those are less rough with the fabrics, the point is whre to find that without ruining that tiny clothes

[@ShyviaAngel]

im so jealous of how good her hair color is

[@icarussuraki9929]

Thank you! I've been looking for good ways to keep OTK stockings up and I think I'm going to sew them onto some hose and I'm on my way.

[@superdeadlyhuis]

This will help my Toga Himiko cosplay a lot tysm

[@goodygowild]

Two of my thigh highs came with silicone grips inside them already, but they never work. They slide down more than my non grip ones ;-;

[@marywebb9127]

They have a spray you can use to keep them up. I have had that trouble with name brand thigh highs though.

[@334...4]

You might need to refrigerate them for a while to fix the fibers

[@JagnaJagoda]

Additional con for glue, tape and silicone are allergies. I got burns wich turned to puss bubbles that burst and became open wounds, it was extremely painful and left scars. So for anyone who has allergies to anything unnatural (either ingested or via skin contact) I advise you to try those methods as a little patch in hardly visible place before using them for a full day.

[@iscagreen4279]

The silicone elastic looks a great idea for me. Many times I feel my stockings slip a little, so I might try the silicone strips!👠

[@ParadiseofDarkness]

I like the last one because it defeats the pirpose of even having them.

[@vanepcarvajal]

That last one is brilliant!

[@leia8371]

me who plays football and always ends matches and practice with my socks bunched around my ankles: hmm interesting

[@venom9319]

I don't cosplay any character that wears thigh high or knee high socks bur i need this for a casual day

[@amandajane5670]

So I used the sewing method and if you have thick thighs and are sewing something that has a lil stretch to the pantyhose that is gonna have to stretch a lot the pin method does not hold well when you take it off to sew So instead I took 4 safety pins and secured them at 4 points and that worked wayyy better at keeping things in place and knowing how much to stretch when sewing (and you only have to poke yourself 4 times )

[@davidgrisez]

I know of another method to hold on thigh high stockings. There is a water soluble roll on body adhesive called "IT STAYS" that can be rolled on to the thigh section of the leg, and then the top of the stocking can be pulled up over the section of the leg that has the "IT STAYS" applied to it. The reason that I am aware of this is because I use thigh length compression medical stockings for my varicose veins. And I use the "IT STAYS" to keep these compression stockings from slipping down. "IT STAYS" comes in a 2 oz. / 60 ml. plastic bottle.

[@moonphrog]

0:22 this is me on a daily basis 😂 great video btw, very helpful^^

[@damnbro_idc]

I would recommend sewing the silicone elastic on the edges of the elastic so the stitches will not go over the silicone part and make it less adhesive

[@Shesthegirlnextdoor]

lmao that intro i have nothing else to say-

[@EmotionallyDistanced]

Or you could sew elastic into the top of the Thigh-Highs! Pretty easy.

[@deezn.3418]

Now this.. This is an epic gamer moment.

[@InfomercialAngel]

This is the video this is it omg this is what I need tyty

[@Firecloak]

This is great! I never knew about that second method

[@markhall6306]

Stockings are super nice

[@GamerCorin]

Neat! I bet I can adapt this to compression stockings. Aaaalllllmost definitely. Thanks!

[@ResidentEvilReVerseUniverse]

I love how you explain everything

[@HimeCookie]

Our Cosplay Godness ❤❤❤ Thank you So much for this video ~

[@--freshbread--5322]

oml i really needed this-

[@KD....]

5:56 That's brilliant

[@Av0cado0o]

Me 10 mins before a test even tho I never wear tight highs: perfect.

[@AddiWaddie]

I literally watch this for crafts for my Halloween costume

[@theotheranna6973]

I’m going to use the last method for my 2B cosplay :)

[@lourdesmufert4129]

I'm not a cosplayer but i wear stockings and even with silicone they fall off :'( i'm gonna try the tape method combined to them or else i'd have to wear suspender

[@cosplay-in-a-nutshell]

Even though I will never need this: cool video!

[@setsunasakamoto5567]

Came here, cause my thigh high socks keep coming down after a while

[@StardustMegu]

I use the 4th method (the pantyhose methood) a lot for my cosplays and it's the best!

[@PretzlCosplay]

Those are some awesome tips! Thanks so much for this video :)

[@aligatorlokee6405]

Thank u for this it was so so helpful!!!

[@vienowo]

me, who wears thigh highs just because: thank you, good... ma'am?

[@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608]

I have with thick thighs and have never been able to wear thigh highs... so yes, please show me!!! Ty ly gn gm ge and good day lol

[@Johndi_S]

Wow they are pretty and creative

[@SpaceRain]

I've used sock glue ever since I was a teen lol. Just buy some on ebay and you're all set.

[@graphitegalaxy260]

Next tutorial we need is how you keep your hair looking so perfect

[@uniporn]

Great video Tayla! But I couldn't help but notice those scars on your legs ;-; I hope everything is fine now...

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

Yes I'm alright! 😁

[@lilifel]

:/

[@mikschumacher7707]

I thought I was the only one that noticed I thought I was going crazy when I saw them, but I really hope she's ok! ❤

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

@@mikschumacher7707 Really I am ok! This is from over 10 years ago now when I was 16 :3 I'm 27 now. It was a very long time ago and I'm doing fine now!

[@lisaammann5035]

Kinda rude comment honestly.

[@spacecowgirl9587]

So i have a forth method i like to use. Its honestly the elastic method but with just regulare elastic, and instead of sewing it to the inside of the stocking i basically use it like a garter. I first measure the elastic on my self to get the correct sizing. I sew the ends over laping buy hand to have a strong hold. I then put on my thigh highs and add my "thigh cuffs as i call them" over the top of the sock and begin to fold them down twice making sure to tuck the sock around the elastic. They arnt perfect but the work in a pinch and they stay up longer than if you went wearing them.

[@mob9139]

Alternate method for the last one: if you're okay with the look, safety pins on the front and back can also hold the stockings in place :)

[@Vi-olynn]

Thanks for the leg review.

[@LeoliyX]

THE CONSISTENT FLUORIDE STARE IS WILD

[@hollysano03]

Great video, cant wait to use one of these methods for cosplay

[@aliyasmith1935]

I hate thigh highs with a passion but they are so pretty 😢 thank you so much for this

[@Pastelrosecosplays]

Yessssss! I needed this! Thank you!

[@KinpatsuCosplay]

You're so welcome!

[@Pastelrosecosplays]

@@KinpatsuCosplay ^^

[@k.pnightcoreaddict8499]

The video we needed and finally got 🥺

[@realnepeta]

the algorithm finally got it right.