Sheer hosiery is back in style

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I was talking about non-business wear. Sheer hosiery is back in style for weekend wear, like tights were for the past couple of years. I am absolutely shocked by this.

Business wear is a whole different ball game. There are definitely times when you have to wear hose, period, I understand this. But I prefer to go without whenever I can. When I do have to wear them, I always try to go as sheer as I can.

Good to know that what I wear on a daily basis is in fashion. As someone who wears a business skirt suit every day (I hate pants!), I am so used to wearing hosiery that I do it all the time, including on weekends...

[Anonymous]

Also, it looks like it's sheer colors, patterns and textures, even the dreaded cream and white that's back in style. Not so much nude colors, but I am sure that will come back soon enough.

I guess it helps that you are 20-something years old to help pull it off though, without looking like Joan Collins or Linda Evans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your biz requires hose, then you can either:

1. Switch to pants.
2. Move to Europe where they don't wear hosiery in any biz.
3. Wear patio dresses.

You've obviously never been to Europe.

[Anonymous]

I actually live in Paris part of the year, 11:15. Women may sometimes wear opaques when they wear boots in the fall and winter - and that is if they are walking. Pants are actually much more popular. In warm weather, it is considered uncivilized to make women wear hose. Part of the reason is lack of AC. Parisian women tan their legs and go without hosiery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I actually live in Paris part of the year, 11:15. Women may sometimes wear opaques when they wear boots in the fall and winter - and that is if they are walking. Pants are actually much more popular. In warm weather, it is considered uncivilized to make women wear hose. Part of the reason is lack of AC. Parisian women tan their legs and go without hosiery.

Yes, Spanish and Italian women do this too.

[Anonymous]

I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

I think that's interesting too, but should point out that the two groups may not consist of the same women. As far as sexist business costuming expectations, I would say the root of the problem is the expectation that women's work clothes need to hug curves and bare legs in the first place. Men don't need to groom, paint, or stretch fake skin over their legs when they prepare for work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

I learned long ago, to just buy the biggest size they make and just wear that (I am 5'7" 125 lbs). I never buy any of the control top or shaper types as I find them too constricting. It makes wearing hose much more bearable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

I learned long ago, to just buy the biggest size they make and just wear that (I am 5'7" 125 lbs). I never buy any of the control top or shaper types as I find them too constricting. It makes wearing hose much more bearable.

agreed...large hose is actually very comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

I think that's interesting too, but should point out that the two groups may not consist of the same women. As far as sexist business costuming expectations, I would say the root of the problem is the expectation that women's work clothes need to hug curves and bare legs in the first place. Men don't need to groom, paint, or stretch fake skin over their legs when they prepare for work.

my husband has a really thick beard and i would HATE to have to shave my face everyday. you can hide stubble with hose! men can't do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I find it interesting that people object to hosiery as uncomfortable (I agree) and yet are willing to undergo a Brazilian, which seems to be the norm for people under 35 or so. What gives? Let's object to all of these sexist ideas of "beauty."

I think that's interesting too, but should point out that the two groups may not consist of the same women. As far as sexist business costuming expectations, I would say the root of the problem is the expectation that women's work clothes need to hug curves and bare legs in the first place. Men don't need to groom, paint, or stretch fake skin over their legs when they prepare for work.

my husband has a really thick beard and i would HATE to have to shave my face everyday. you can hide stubble with hose! men can't do that.

I don't think hose hide stubble very well and rarely risk being caught unshaven.

[Anonymous]

I may look 'old lady' according to some people, but I would never leave the house wearing a skirt suit with bare legs. I would feel undressed and unprofessional. I think it may be a southern thing, but I was taught that a lady always wears hose. BTW, I just turned 40.

[Anonymous]

If you don't wear hose, what do you wear inside your shoes? I've tried the no hose thing before, and then my feet get blisters in the back of the ankle -- and then I'm hobbling with broken blisters.

[Anonymous]

If you wear shoes without hose, there are either Foot Petals or Dr. Scholl's no rub stick that you put on your feet for the friction areas. Works like a charm. Also helps to have an all-leather inside to your shoe to keep feet comfy.

[Anonymous]

I just returned from a business trip to Europe. I wear sheer hose (mostly nude or black) with almost every outfit (dresses, skirts & slacks). Most women there do too! In my opinion, hose make you look more pulled together.

That being said, I was a teenager in the 80s when we wore hose with everything - even jeans so... maybe I was brainwashed!