First PantyHose

[Taka]

i hate pantyhose to death, and only wear them if i can't find any stockings that are long enough, when wearing a skirt or a dress. though in summer i don't wear them at all. i don't tights either, but footless ones are ok some times

I've often wondered if I could get away with wearing tights and shorts when I pass better because I think it looks really cool when girls do it

that would be cool. you should try it

[Nicolette]

Maybe this is a language issue, but what is the difference between tights and pantyhose?

I wear pop socks. The last time I wore tights was last year under jeans to keep my legs warm. About once every 5 years. 10 years ago I often did because my boyfriend liked it.   

[judithlynn]

As someone thsat lives in the United Kingdom and overseas and has to put up with different seasons, I really believe in buying and wearing good panti hose. I always buy the good brands through from the Department store and never buy them from the Supermarket as they are generally rubbish.

I always try to keep my toesnails well manicured with a fresh coluor on them so favour open toe shoes , peep toes or sandals in summer Also of course it is very important to ensure your legs and thighs (and bikini lines) are hair free. I prefer to get my legs waxed at the beauty salon:

Some brands I can recommend are Marks & Spencer Autograph range - 7 Denier (very Sheer) open Toe (nude or Cocioa colour):
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-cooling-ladder-resist-tights/dp/B0054SMSR6?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2&nodeId=341278031&sr=1-2&qid=1349446054&pf_rd_r=0Y5ZMPQZT74CBDPXD0SB&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

During winter time I wear something like the 10 denier moisirising ladder resist: Suntan or Nude are best
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Denier-Moisturising-Ladder-Resist/dp/B002K4MTUS?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=341278031&sr=1-1&qid=1349446417&pf_rd_r=03XHEMRGW81221B4T0S6&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

Since I have done Colour Analysis - unfortunately Black is out for me, but on special occiasions I do sneek a pair of these Mock Stockings tights in 10 Denier. They are just gorgeous:
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Denier-Sheer-Stocking-Tights/dp/B003PYH4S4?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_6&nodeId=341278031&sr=1-6&qid=1349446592&pf_rd_r=10NX2WRZX22SN1GPM6HC&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

If I am in Australia I generally wear Donna Karan;
Again the toeless brand shoes of my pretty toes best: http://shop.myer.com.au/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10051&categoryId=%5BLjava.lang.String%3B%4038443844&productId=64123&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10251. Many stores such as Myer in Sydney offer them.

In winter though I am more likely to be in stretch lycra leggings with a skirt or dress.

[Annah]

Maybe this is a language issue, but what is the difference between tights and pantyhose?

I wear pop socks. The last time I wore tights was last year under jeans to keep my legs warm. About once every 5 years. 10 years ago I often did because my boyfriend liked it.   

Tesla,

In the US:

Pantyhose are sheer nylons that are usually found in shades of nude, tan (yuck lol), white, ivory, black, off black and grey. They are very sheer.

Tights are thicker denier nylons that are opaque and you cannot see through them (for the most part). They come in every color of the rainbow and all different designs.

Where you live there all are called tights...but think of "pantyhose" as tights with a lighter (smaller) denier.

[Jayne]

I love wearing tights, they keep my legs warm & since i've started wearing them the excema on my legs has almost completely cleared up, I think it's because irritants can't get to my skin.

As the others have said on here, quality counts.
Also before you put them on give your nails a quick going over with a file to reduce the chance of snags before you've even got them on (very annoying when it happens)
A friend advised that she always takes a spare pair in her handbag in case of a bad snag/ladder & she carries clear nail varnish so if she sees the beginnings of a ladder she can put a dab of nail varnish on it, she says that this stops the ladder getting worse but i've not had the chance to try this theory yet.

[Annah]

the clear nail varnish does work well. Although I never carried a spare pair of pantyhose. If they ripped or snagged i usually just go into the bathroom and throw em away.

But keeping a spare is a neat idea...although i think it would look odd keeping a spare pair of pantyhose in the purse lol

[Jayne]

the clear nail varnish does work well. Although I never carried a spare pair of pantyhose. If they ripped or snagged i usually just go into the bathroom and throw em away.

But keeping a spare is a neat idea...although i think it would look odd keeping a spare pair of pantyhose in the purse lol

My friend carries her spare pair in her handbag, she suggested it when someone stood on my foot & destroyed the toes of my tights.
It's good to hear someone else say the nail varnish trick works, so far by the time I spot a ladder it's so big I would be wasting my time doing anything other than nipping to the bathroom to remove & dispose of them.
one day I may get lucky to catch one early enough to try this trick

[barbie]

Although I like nylon hose, I usually wear leggings for outdoor walking or exercise. When running, I do not wear short pants and expose the groin area. As all girls here wear short pants or miniskirt over the leggings, I also follow it.

Leggings are especially nice for me, as it helps preventing athlete's foot (I run nearly every day).

Today I walked at a scenery place with my family and guests while wearing leggings + short pants together first time in this fall. Yes. It is very comfortable to walk and run.

Barbie~~

[pretty]

I like hose and tights, I got these ones a while ago that had penguins on them!  but on my fat thighs sometimes they looked like witches. My bf said "no, your thighs are not fat" but I tell ya they looked like witches. Not penguins at all.