There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Womens hosiery is often functional and something of a necessity so if youre looking to add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe then why not go for a pair of womens stockings and hold-ups? Bringing a touch of sexy sophistication and old-school glamour theyre the perfect choice for daytime or date night. If you like to wear skirts and dresses then stockings and suspenders are the perfect way to keep your lower legs covered. The stocking rises to the mid-thigh and often has a pattern or lacy effect of some sort at the top to add some detail and a pretty finishing touch. This extra detail in the middle of the thigh can also help to make the leg look longer. If you go for a lacy suspender belt to hold up your stockings then you may prefer the lacy stocking top to match. Or if youre worried about visible lingerie lines under clothing opt for a smoother pair.
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Pantyhose , called sheer tights , or tights in the United Kingdom and a few other countries, are close-fitting legwear covering the wearer's body from the waist to the toes. Like stockings or knee highs , pantyhose are usually made of nylon , or of other fibers blended with nylon. Pantyhose are designed to:. Besides being worn as fashion, in Western society pantyhose are sometimes worn by women as part of formal dress. Also, the dress code of some companies and schools may require pantyhose or fashion tights to be worn when skirts or shorts are worn as part of a uniform. The term "pantyhose" originated in the United States and refers to the combination of panties an American English term with sheer nylon hosiery. In British English, these garments are called "sheer tights ". The term tights alone refers to all such garments regardless of whether they are sheer lingerie or sturdy outerwear. In American English, the term " tights " typically refers to pantyhose-like garments made from thicker material, which are generally opaque or slightly translucent. Opaque leg wear made of material such as spandex are often worn by both sexes for athletic activities or as utility clothing, and are usually referred to as " leggings ", a term that includes casual wear.
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Nota bene: If you buy through the links in this article, InsideHook may earn a small share of the profits. We meet our protagonist in November. She buys two pairs of your average sheer, black stockings from a department store that will remain nameless, and she wears a pair to work the following day. Upon arrival, she finds a small hole on the back of one of the legs. Annoyed, but with no other choice, she prays the hole will remain discreet. The hosiery gods do not hear her. The hole grows.
I get to spend my life with someone who was not raised on fear and guilt and strict gender roles. It really can be that simple. But that parent-child relationship was bound to change anyways as you become an adult. You are the woman of valor eshet khayil sung about by Solomon in Proverbs 31 http: Good for you, good for your husband, and definitely good for your childen. Is this a sign of my own weakness.
