The Sheer Agony Over Pantyhose

on October 7, 2008 at 11:33 AM

Some people think they are just for flight attendants, while others love a good hose to cover up their legs. What do you think? Anonymous posted a question to the CafeMom community: Are pantyhose really obsolete?

caitxrawk's thinks they are fading out. And another anonymous member felt they were just for ladies who have to wear them for their office job. onlycathoyo is considering them for an upcoming wedding and thinks they are good for the cold weather. I happen to love black tights under dresses and sheer black hose if I have to be fancy.

What do you think?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

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Comments (10)

downtoearthmama

on Oct 7, 2008 at 5:29 PM

When I worked retail I wore them everyday. Since leaving that world I only wear them for very special occasions like a wedding. I just don't have any need for them. American women's attire has become very relaxed so I think the need for them has declined.

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wilbursdaughter

on Oct 7, 2008 at 5:38 PM

I have see through skin, i need to wear them. I don't want to do the fake bake and I can get pretty pale. Your legs need to WELL moisturized and smooth if your going to try not wearing hose.

GypsyGirl01

on Oct 7, 2008 at 6:05 PM

I think that in the summer here in Texas ,when it is 100 degrees, going without hose is just fine, but towards the fall, hose looks more proffessional with a skirt or dress. Also only in winter, id wear black hose. But the inventor of hose should be shot, because those things are heck to put on, and to keep from having runs in them!

DawnK21227

on Oct 7, 2008 at 9:54 PM

I haven't worn pantyhose in about 10 years. Those contraptions are worse than bras.

Jmum

on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:08 AM

I hate wearing panty hose. It makes me feel like my mom. I do like the colored tights trend, and just bought a pair of footless black tights for an upcoming event.

wildangelc66

on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:26 AM

I havent worn them in forever! I dont see many women wearing them anymore.

Kassie09

on Apr 27, 2009 at 12:38 PM

I love pantyhose.I wear them pretty much daily.I am always dressed as if I still work,even though,I don't.Just a habit.Pantyhose can be a pain.But,if you find the right brand,etc...they are fine!

Nonmember comment from Helena

on Feb 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM

i found this article interesting. i grew up during the 70s and 80s and pantyhose were and everyday thing for women in the UK at that time. i assumed the same would apply to myself. which would be fine if it were because i actually enjoy wearing them. but since leaving the uk and living in the US it seems that pantyhose got left behind with the 90s. I live in Texas so there are two if not three months of the year that pantyhose are just not a good idea. lately though, the younger hipster crowds in my University town have been wearing them with everything. Shorts, halter tops, minis, etc, etc,. I'm glad and think they are coming back, especially the black variety. I've been wearing them all along anyway!

Nonmember comment from Vicki

on Jul 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM

The only women that I know that don't wear pantyhose are the old ladies or the tomboys. They make your legs look great and they are a lot more comfortable than they used to be. In the hot summer, it may be stockings instead of pantyhose, but otherwise it's pantyhose all the time. They sure improve your chances of getting a date too.

Facebook comment from Kathy Molnar Guenther

on Oct 29, 2011 at 5:40 PM

In winter wear tights, in summer wear thigh-high stockings (they take some 'getting used-to') Thigh-highs are great for expectant moms under their spring & summer dresses.