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
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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?
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’
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’
Oh Baby! Maternity Hose
There’s no doubt that a woman’s body goes through multiple changes during pregnancy. From the obvious bulge in the belly to the changes internally and emotionally, pregnancy can be a nine-month state of wonder and confusion. Continue reading Oh Baby! Maternity Hose
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
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
What’s Hot in Legwear for 2016
The winter is finally going away and we are all glad to bid it farewell. Out with the winter fashion and in with the spring line. When it comes to what’s hot, the experts have weighed in on the spring trends for legwear in 2016. Get ahead of the game and get your style on now to show that spring has sprung! Continue reading What’s Hot in Legwear for 2016
Tights, Stockings, And Pantyhose: What’s The Difference?
At Hosieree.com, we offer every type of hosiery under the sun, but one question we’re asked by many women is “What’s the difference?” We want to make the world of hosiery a little less mysterious, so all women can enjoy great hose that they look marvelous in. There are occasions and outfits where one of the three types are most appropriate, or sexiest, and knowing the differences between the three can help you to choose the perfect one for each situation. Continue reading Tights, Stockings, And Pantyhose: What’s The Difference?
The History Of Pantyhose
Although women from all walks of life wear pantyhose without giving it much thought, most women do not know the history of pantyhose. Interestingly enough, we often go about our daily lives in stocking feet, never asking how this silky and sexy phenomenon began.
The Beginning
In America, we started the practice of combining panties with sheer nylon hosiery. With rising hemlines, of the 1920s and nylon replacing silk and rayon as stockings in 1940, the foundation was set. By the 1940s and 1950s, play and film producers were sewing the stockings to the briefs of actresses and dancers. In 1953 the first commercial use for the pantyhose was undertaken by Allen Grant. However, their use was mainly for women in show business at this time.
The Expansion
Ernest G. Rice created his own design, by the 1960s they became more cost efficient and more comfortable. With the introduction of the mini-skirt, by 1970 the popularity of the pantyhose had surpassed that of stockings. By the 1980s pantyhose had become a common wardrobe must have for most women. In the 2000s, pantyhose, although different than their original form, increased in styles, shapes and colors. Shapewear, colored tights, hosiery with patterns, footless, and other special designs expanded the demand for pantyhose.
The Build
1. Made from strong elastic for top of the waist.
2. Panty area was thicker, covering hips and buttocks.
3. The crotch is made of cotton.
4. The legs are made of thin fabric, usually nylon.
5. The toes of the pantyhose are often reinforced.
6. They can also be made from silk, cotton or wool.
7. Available in variations of standard sheer, very sheer,opaque, and semi-opaque.
8. Some men wear pantyhose for therapeutic reasons.
9. Control top pantyhose are for slimming effects.
10. Spandex gives elasticity.
Since the early 1940s and 1950s, women have worn pantyhose, first for necessity and eventually for comfort and style. At Hosieree, we are committed to this legacy of quality hosiery and are able to guide you in selecting the perfect pantyhose for your lifestyle. So check us out on the web and allow us to give you the most extravagant pantyhose experience available.