Hosiery for dressy daytime occasion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this a difference in socio-economic class, or perhaps an issue that American women of a certain age are part of a very feminist group that eschews clothing aids, because they grew up fighting off the male gaze or something?

I'm from western Europe, and all generations in my social group understand that sometimes you need to look polished and elegant. Good quality hosiery does the job. My mother and aunts always wear hose for formal and many semi-formal occasions. I do as well. My daughter has always worn them for music recitals and formal occasions. They're not uncomfortable at all.

I do a fair number of business trips to Europe, and I definitely have noticed this. This is what encouraged me to break free of the tyranny of no hose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

No, they are for people who like wearing dresses and skirts in winter and want something to take the chill off their legs, but their coloring and, thus, their wardrobes don't go with the DCUM accepted alternative of black tights.

People who think this is weird are either die-hard pants wearers or clad in all black.

[Anonymous]

Woodford or Falke. Simone Rochas is lovely too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

No, they are for people who like wearing dresses and skirts in winter and want something to take the chill off their legs, but their coloring and, thus, their wardrobes don't go with the DCUM accepted alternative of black tights.

People who think this is weird are either die-hard pants wearers or clad in all black.

I like to wear silk stockings under my wool trousers too for extra warmth in the winter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

No, they are for people who like wearing dresses and skirts in winter and want something to take the chill off their legs, but their coloring and, thus, their wardrobes don't go with the DCUM accepted alternative of black tights.

People who think this is weird are either die-hard pants wearers or clad in all black.

But regular, thin, skin tone stockings do not take the chill off- at all. If anything, they take on the temp of the air and make the legs feel even colder- or at least that’s how it feels when you’re outside on a cold day wearing stockings with a skirt or dress. If keeping warmer is the goal, really only tights do the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

No, they are for people who like wearing dresses and skirts in winter and want something to take the chill off their legs, but their coloring and, thus, their wardrobes don't go with the DCUM accepted alternative of black tights.

People who think this is weird are either die-hard pants wearers or clad in all black.

But regular, thin, skin tone stockings do not take the chill off- at all. If anything, they take on the temp of the air and make the legs feel even colder- or at least that’s how it feels when you’re outside on a cold day wearing stockings with a skirt or dress. If keeping warmer is the goal, really only tights do the job.

Have you tried it? I am supposing not.

As someone who wore pantyhose to work in the winter wearing dresses and skirts in the 1990s, I can assure you they provide warmth compared to bare legs. Not quite much as opaque tights but close enough, and certainly not as much as pants (with tights or pantyhose underneath), but enough to take the chill off in the 50s and 40s, possibly the thirties depending how cold you run.

[Anonymous]

I haven't worn hose in many years (I generally wear pants in the winter because that's my preference), but I can confirm from past experience that hose- covered legs are warmer than bare legs.

I think hose looks fine. Wear what you want.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:None.

OP here. I'm old. Have to wear light hose.

Of course you don't. Unlike tights, they've been unfashionable for decades and will age you for that reason alone.

You know what ages you? Showing your naked aging legs.

+1 With veins!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

Why are you reading and posting here.

I just think it’s odd that these posts talking about women’s legs and using vocabulary used by little old ladies in their 80s and 90s keep popping up here.

One of my children has been involved in ballet. The directors there warn us every so often that there are people with fetishes about ballet shoes and ballet tights so that the parents know to keep an eye out for strangers contacting their kids online. These threads have a similar vibe.

What??! OP here. I'll be attending a dressy daytime function in a large southern city with many older attendees. Well be wearing suits or really nice dresses. I have pale legs with veins and wanted helpful advice. I appreciate all those who offered great suggestions!

[Anonymous]

I'm 37 and I wear them because I get cold easily and I don't like wearing nice heels barefoot. I wear Wolford.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 37 and I wear them because I get cold easily and I don't like wearing nice heels barefoot. I wear Wolford.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 37 and I wear them because I get cold easily and I don't like wearing nice heels barefoot. I wear Wolford.

40 and also wear them. I think in formal business occasions (think skirt suit and heels) it looks more polished. I'm also very pale and don't enjoy the rude comments about my white legs of which there have been many. Hose takes the edge off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 37 and I wear them because I get cold easily and I don't like wearing nice heels barefoot. I wear Wolford.

40 and also wear them. I think in formal business occasions (think skirt suit and heels) it looks more polished. I'm also very pale and don't enjoy the rude comments about my white legs of which there have been many. Hose takes the edge off.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really think these threads are for weird people with weird fetishes about women’s legs.

No, they are for people who like wearing dresses and skirts in winter and want something to take the chill off their legs, but their coloring and, thus, their wardrobes don't go with the DCUM accepted alternative of black tights.

People who think this is weird are either die-hard pants wearers or clad in all black.

But regular, thin, skin tone stockings do not take the chill off- at all. If anything, they take on the temp of the air and make the legs feel even colder- or at least that’s how it feels when you’re outside on a cold day wearing stockings with a skirt or dress. If keeping warmer is the goal, really only tights do the job.

Have you tried it? I am supposing not.

As someone who wore pantyhose to work in the winter wearing dresses and skirts in the 1990s, I can assure you they provide warmth compared to bare legs. Not quite much as opaque tights but close enough, and certainly not as much as pants (with tights or pantyhose underneath), but enough to take the chill off in the 50s and 40s, possibly the thirties depending how cold you run.

Yes, wore them all the time growing up in an area with cold winters. Nylons did zip to keep my legs warm. I was so happy when I discovered tights, and for the coldest days, especially fleece lined tights. It is like day and night in terms of warmth.

[Anonymous]

I’m pro return to sheer hoisery but they do next to nothing on a cold winter’s day.