Nude Pantyhose Debate

Pantyhose are not my favorite accessory, but at 54 I agree with most of the postings here that my legs are just too old (although still quite impressive!) to be bare. I do not find bare legs attractive nor feel them to be appropriate in anything but the most casual of settings. Bare legs should be a no-no beyond high school or college. Sometimes a nude stocking is the most flattering choice or least contrasting for the outfit. With the wide variety of pantyhose available now, they don't have to be a method of torture. Merely an article in our lingerie arsenal that will create a smooth line and result more put together look.

I HATE pantyhose. I quit wearing them because I HATE the way they squeeze everything. If I "have" to wear hose (like at a super-dressy event) I wear thigh highs..that's it. I think pantyhose must have been invented by a sadist. I HATE to see women wearing stockings or pantyhose in open toed shoes...I think that's tacky. The color NUDE?? Depends on the outfit. But I do agree with another reader--a self tanner for those with lilly white legs is much more appealing to see than hose...especially in the hot summers we have in the south.

Recently rediscovered stockings. Realize this may not be for everyone, but when hose are a must for me, this is a great little secret you have throughout the day and, may I say, much easier in the ladies room! I should also say the only stockings or tights I would wear are dark, never nude.

In the summer, no problem! In the fall, winter, and spring seasons, I second the comments posted earlier about blisters and "fish belly white legs" (thanks, Ann - LOL!). In addition, I am on the go all day as a teacher. As good as it feels to take the hose off at the end of the day, I feel more comfortable with hose during work. Spanx for my legs!

WHY AND WHAT?! I love panyhose and the current fad of bare legs is uncomfortable and unflattering for most real women. Sticking my bare feet into a pair of heels feels icky and causes blisters. My less-than-perfect fish belly white legs look much better with a pair of hose over them, sort of like how aging actors look with a "soft lens" on them. I see women on TV in the dead of winter with no hose on and it looks ridiculous! It's cold and unflattering and looks stupid to me. If they made swimwear with hose, I'd buy them. Hose, all the time and everywhere! As a public service...

Hosiery is a must, I wear hosiery to go out and collect the mail. I don't want to frighten small children or dogs.

Hello I'M a male my name is michael from macomb, MI. I still wear nude, tan, & black... with all my pants I don't wear a skirt to much any more but I still like my sheers in pantyhose or knee hi's.... I wear more pantyhose during the fall to spring I think... I buy women's hosiery as they cost less the mens cost way way more!!!! I see nothing wrong with nude hose.. during the winter I would not wear nude hose your legs need some color during the winter months.....

I have a question. I'm in my 60's, Legs not bad, I am only 5'2. If I am wearing Black cocktail dress, should I wear Black nylons or nude color? Years ago I always wore Black, Not should what is stylish now. Hope I get a answer by Sat, 10/03/09 in AM. Have an affiar to go to.

I like open toe shoes in warm weather. It takes roughly the same time to apply tinted lotion as it does to wrestle yourself into a pair of pantyhose. I haven't worn pantyhose in years! I hate the way they curl up around your waist and dig in and I always feel like the crotch is around my knee caps. When I want to wear hose, I wear thigh high stockings; so much more comfortable and "freeing." Secondly, if you get a run, you can toss it and have a spare for your next pair. Not to mention,with the lace tops they feature, they are a thousand times sexier than pantyhose.

I hate pantyhose, but with over 60 legs, I can't do shorter skirts and I'm too short for long skirts, so I have resorted to pants 98% of the time.