There is no way to put this delicately…I DESPISE stockings (aka pantyhose).  With the creation of Spanx, I find no redeeming qualities whatsoever in everyday pantyhose.  In fact, I have not purchased a pair since I worked in the insurance industry in the late 1990’s.  I pray that I never will again.  They make my feet cold but sweaty at the same time.  Shoes that fit fine without pantyhose are suddenly too big with them on.  Within five minutes of finally squirming my way into them, I’ve picked them or poked a hole in them – just one wearing and there’s a hole in the toe.  Not to mention the going rate for a decent pair averages about $5 each – FOR ONE WEAR – ridiculous!

I will confess to the purchase of a couple of pair of fishnet stockings in black, a nice compromise for me, actually.  And I do wear tights in the winter.  Just no pantyhose, please!

The freedom that comes from banishing pantyhose from my wardrobe does create a bit of a challenge, however – what to do in the cooler months of the year?  Tights don’t always work seem to work, and neither do the fishnets.  I prefer to go bare legged, but then my legs are cold and pale.  Unless I’ve remembered to apply self tanner for at least a week prior to the event, which never happens – who know what they are gong to wear a week ahead of time?! (O.k.  Sometimes I do, I admit.)  Depending on the temperature, my legs may even look blue if they are cold and then there’s the lovely goose bumps to consider as well.  What’s a girl to do?!

What’s your anti-stocking/pantyhose solution?  If, like me, you spent years trapped in lycra hell from wearing pantyhose, take out your frustrations here – tell me why you also hate pantyhose – I’d love to hear from you!  If, by some chance, you still wear them, please help me understand why!

p.s.  I was more than a little disturbed at the discovery of "mantyhose" while writing this post. *SMH*