By Judith Rasband, AICI CIM with Sarah Ward, Conselle Affiliate
Image by © Colin Anderson/Brand X/Corbis
Have you ever questioned why it is that women are supposed to wear stockings?
At a national convention, one so-called expert said, “Men have to wear socks, so you have to wear them, too.” I’m not buying that. It is not a logical reasoning for why women wear stockings. In order to come on board with this concept, women need real logic with value.
As we look back in history, women started wearing shorter skirts in the 1920s that showed a little more leg. They also wore stockings for comfort and continued modesty.
Clothing sets the boundaries for social interaction as well as office interaction. A bare leg invites touch. Stockings say hands off.
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Some women think that wearing stockings is old-fashioned and outdated. There is real logic to wearing stockings. We’re seeing a lot of ugly mottling and broken veins on women’s legs nowadays. Stockings are an excellent solution as they give a flawless look to your legs. When wearing nylons, you achieve that finished look. For women that don’t care to wear nylons, they can choose to wear longer skirts instead.
Stockings also provide additional warmth in the cooler months and denote a cue to refinement as well. Color and patterned tights have become all the rage among Generation X and Y, effectively opening them up to the concept and benefits of stockings for women.
It is my experience that when it comes to their image, it is important for women to understand why. Why do women wear stockings? A bare leg invites touch. Stockings say hands off.
Copyright Judith Rasband and Conselle L.C. 2009
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At last an article that explains why stockings are an important piece of an outfit for woman. There is also another advantage to stocking in our days, they have shaping functions and helps makes your tummy, tights and bottoms look much better. Some can even help you blood circulation. Stockings are definitely much more than just another accessory to your wardorbe.
Thank you, Evelyne for your comment and positive feedback. Women really need a WHY if they are going to adapt the way they dress.
You bring up excellent points as well — the shape factor! Spanx have built their business on that powerful concept alone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I agree. I work in Boston, where it is cold and windy most of the year. I can’t understand why women go without tights or stockings!
Warmth is certainly a great benefit of wearing tights and stockings, particularly in cooler temperatures. Thanks for your input, Karen.
I feel women who called themself dressed without stocking are not. If you wear a short outfit with ugly knee believe me it looks awful but stocking will help them to look much better. I can’t imagine putting my feet in a pair of high heel without stocking on times have change a little to much, but for me I would still wear them.
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Disagree. Stockings (not pantyhose ) invite touch and a bit of sensuality. Bare legs do nothing.
As a man & one who LOVES women in stockings, I applaud you that have the courage & conviction to wear them & be well dressed. TO ME there is nothing sexier or more desirable that a woman with nice legs wearing a tasteful. pair of hose