Thick opaque (even wooly) tights in winter are wonderful ...

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Sheer sub 10 denier hose is perfect for "dressing up" or "party / formal" when the weather chills, and it still feels so nice on the legs, but it has to be hold ups. But usually I do bare legs with everything ...
Patterned hose and fishnet I wear with my thigh boots when I'm in "skirt mood" in winter ('cept I'm mostly a trousers and jeans girl), and then I'm OK with the "panty" as usually its c...cold !!!
Traditional tan pantyhose on a daily basis sucks !
Laura x