Category Archives: Pantyhose History

The Pantyhose Rules Everyone Needs To Know

The Pantyhose Rules Everyone Needs To Know Women have been wearing pantyhose for generations. There was a time not so long ago when pants were a no-no and women wore dresses every day, even when staying home to clean the house (if one can imagine!). Pantyhose were as much a part of the daily outfit as the bra; with a different function, of course. Continue reading The Pantyhose Rules Everyone Needs To Know

Pantyhose Care 101: Protection & Prevention

Pantyhose Care 101: Protection & Prevention Caring for your pantyhose has been a challenge for women since time out of mind. We often believe that we’re doing right by these glamorous gam-covers, and then we hit a snag; literally. If you think that all pantyhose are disposable, only to be worn once or twice, think again. This might be true for the grocery store find that you stop in to buy on the way to work because your last pair hit the skids, but a higher quality pair is made to last awhile longer than that. Continue reading Pantyhose Care 101: Protection & Prevention

5 Weird Uses For Worn-Out Hosiery

5 Weird Uses For Worn-Out Hosiery

After years of well-loved use, there is a chance your hosiery will wear out. Whether it’s a simple basic pair of pantyhose, like our Ada 15 Slightly Sheen Pantyhose by Fiore, or something a little more stand-out, there are uses for your most loved pairs long after they’ve cycled their way out of your wardrobe. 5 weird uses for worn-out hosiery include:  Continue reading 5 Weird Uses For Worn-Out Hosiery

A Little Q & A Goes A Long Way

A Little Q & A Goes A Long Way Pantyhose have been around for many years. First introduced in 1959, they were invented by a man named Allen Grant Sr. His creation was inspired by his very-pregnant wife, who became frustrated at managing stockings and a garter belt with her burgeoning belly. Grant’s idea was to sew a pair of stockings onto a pair of underpants and, with a tweak and a stitch, pantyhose were born. Continue reading A Little Q & A Goes A Long Way

Take Your Pantyhose To A Glossy New Level

Take Your Pantyhose To A Glossy New Level

Glossy pantyhose is one of the best ways to take your legs from drab to fab. Whether you have a romantic date to prepare for or just want your legs to look great while you are out on the town, a pair of glossy tights are just want you are looking for. Continue reading Take Your Pantyhose To A Glossy New Level

What’s Under Your Outfit?

What’s Under Your Outfit?

Undergarments are ultra-sexy.  From bra to bustier and beyond, what you wear underneath your outerwear can make you feel sexy, powerful, and amazing.  The ways in which they will benefit your body differ, but in the end, you’ll like the way you look. Continue reading What’s Under Your Outfit?

Show Your Hose Some Lovin’

Show Your Hose Some Lovin’

You finally found the perfect pair of pantyhose; they fit well, they look great, and they’re everything you want in legwear and more.  You order and reorder until one day, you notice they’re on clearance because they’re discontinued.  You quickly buy as many pairs as you can afford, and you begin to worry about how you’ll survive without them.  Continue reading Show Your Hose Some Lovin’

Pantyhose Are Bringing Sexy Back

Pantyhose Are Bringing Sexy Back

Women began wearing pantyhose as a way to remain modest while bringing up their hemlines. Of course, stocking were the first ones on the scene for the benefit of mid-knee hemline modesty, but thanks to the dancers on Broadway, such as Ann Miller, pantyhose were born. Stage and film producers would sew the dancer’s stockings to their briefs so that they would stay up while performing. Following this creation, various companies designed and sold their own versions of this undergarment and pantyhose became all the rage. Continue reading Pantyhose Are Bringing Sexy Back

Every Woman Needs A Little Support Sometimes

Every Woman Needs A Little Support Sometimes

Sometimes we girls need a bit of support.  We get it emotionally from our BFF’s, but sometimes we need something to hold us up in places that need holding. Keeping everything where it needs to be is important for a creating a smooth body line. Every woman wants to look her best when going to work or going out to dinner, and every woman deserves to look that way. Continue reading Every Woman Needs A Little Support Sometimes