Nude Pantyhose Debate

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.

I get so tired of "fashion experts" telling us what we should and shouldn't wear. I am all about looking appropriate and feeling comfortable. If I were a young woman and still had great looking legs I'd likely choose not to wear pantyhose. But I am 60 and my legs show my age. I don't want to paint my legs; it's easier to pull on some pantyhose...and feel comfortable with how I look. Then I just have to ignore all the people who want to criticize me for wearing pantyhose.

One aspect of the nude pantihose debate no one has yet addressed is BLISTERS! Strappy sandals are ok, but if I wear closed toe/closed heel pumps without hose, I get blisters. I've recently seen some beautifully dressed young women wearing pumps and nude hose so they must also get blisters. If Tim Gunn thinks no hose is such a great idea, he should wear his oxfords without sox for a couple of days. Let's see how many blisters he has at the end of a day spent running around town and the office.

I do prefer a naked leg in the summer, and will occassionally use Sally Hansens spray on leg make up, for a more polished look. It is transfer proof, so you don'[t have to worry about staining your clothes, (but I would draw the line on a white skirt).
In a pinch, Donna Karan's The Nudes in BO2, is as sheer as it gets and a great alternative for women who prefer pantyhose. It is also lightweight and summer friendly.

I absolutely agree that most women over 40 (and even some younger women) look better with hosiery that shapes and smoothes their legs. I don't understand the passionate objection to wearing pantyhose. I think they look far better than wrinkly, saggy, freckled, or pale legs -- especially at the office! Please, let's reconsider this fashion "rule".

This 'rule' is as silly as the white shoes after labor day fashion rule (that is no longer in effect I am told). MORE encourages women to be independent, feel good about themselves, have self esteem, and so on. So why make women feel like they are back in Jr high school and not following the fad of the moment for not following a trend that just makes them feel bad about their choice of clothing. If you're over 40, have beautiful smooth flawless skin with no veins showing, then good for you! But for those of us who feel classier and better about our selves with hose on at a wedding, business meeting, and so on then go for it. And by the way, I REALLY do not care what another woman wears under her clothes. Are there really that many people that DO?

I agree with Charla Krupp's opinion in "How Not To Look Old": Ditch the old lady pantyhose. I use leg makeup instead for a polished look that's professional and current.