Kate Middleton's $9 secret trick that makes wearing heels a lot easier
The Duchess' nifty trick is a game-changer
Kate Middleton always looks the part and is known for her polished style. Rarely seen without a pair of elegant heels she's now revealed how she stays 'slip-free' when out and about.
• The Duchess of Cambridge has revealed she wears tights with sticky pads on the bottom to stay secure in heels.
• The $9 (£6) tights, which she wears to royal engagements stick to the inside of her shoes.
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Kate Middleton is always immaculately dressed for every occasion—and this normally means pairing heels with her outfits.
Of course, being a royal she needs to look and feel comfortable in her heels so she uses a nifty trick to make sure she stays upright all day.
The $9 (£6) sheer tights, from John Lewis & Partners, have sticky pads on the sole, which stick to the inside of her heels, helping her feel more stable.
The Barely There Tights, from John Lewis & Partners, are just $9 (£6) and have added Lycra for stretch and comfort. They also have the essential gel non-slip grips on the sole—helping her feel steady in her heels.
And it's not just Kate that loves them, customers of John Lewis & Partners have also been raving about the tights, which come in nude, black and beige.
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One wrote, "Wore these for my daughter’s wedding as I didn’t really want to look as though I had tights on. They gave my legs a smooth, but bare look too. Love them."
While another said, "Lovely natural coloured tights with sheer appearance. Non-slip sole is brilliant with high heels."
It looks like Kate really is on to a winner!
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