https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 16:42:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-346479 Mon, 09 May 2011 03:41:19 +0000 Aziraphale 346479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, the only ones I have are microfishnets -- three black pairs, and one nude pair. I got them at the Bay, which is the Canadian equivalent of Nordstrom's, I think. The brand is DIM, and they are clearly european, because the writing on the front of the package is in french (and there is writing in about six other languages on the back). However, they are not pricey and I'm pretty sure they're widely available -- I've certainly seen this brand all over the place at department stores in Vancouver. Not sure where you live, but I bet you could find them easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-346463 Mon, 09 May 2011 03:01:47 +0000 Anonymous 346463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I said I used to wear them because I wore nude hose all the time, especially the stay-up kind. Now I understand that bare legs are the trend, so seldom wear nude stockings anymore. If I could find these in microfishnets, I'd definitely buy them. You are right that they are much more comfortable and sexier than one piece hose. In a black microfishnet they'd look fab on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-346426 Mon, 09 May 2011 00:29:28 +0000 Aziraphale 346426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy: when you say you "used to wear them all the time," does that mean you no longer wear them? If so, why not? I'm just curious. I find them so much better than regular hose, in terms of comfort (and, it must be said, sex appeal, because regular hose are the most seriously unsexy garments in the history of humankind -- although since the unsexy part is not seen by anyone, it doesn't matter so much) that I can't understand why everyone else doesn't talk about this all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-346002 Sat, 07 May 2011 22:47:31 +0000 Anonymous 346002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to wear the stay up hose all the time and really like them. I didn't get any veins from them; they aren't that tight. They were so much more comfortable in summer and, if one got a snag, you could pair the good one with with another. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345990 Sat, 07 May 2011 22:08:00 +0000 rosee 345990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I searched my old emails (I didn't want to recommend unless I was sure it was the same product):</p> <p><a href="http://www.themedicalzone.com/mediusa/mediven_sheersoft_compression_stockings.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.themedicalzone.com/.....ckings.htm</a></p> <p>They have an 8-15mmHg (light support) thigh-high as well, so this should be even sheerer than the medium support. But no "smoke" and smoke is pretty. BUT they're only about $16 instead of $45!!! A flight attendent first told me of these hose.</p> <p>I do recommend Medical Zone -- great customer support and stand by their product, easy returns too (especially since I'm in Canada and they are in the States). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345902 Sat, 07 May 2011 17:22:23 +0000 Aziraphale 345902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I guess our bodies are all different! My extra squish is at my waist. If you want to give thigh-highs another whirl, though, the ones I've been using that I like are DIM black and nude fishnets. They don't feel to tight to me.</p> <p>Rosee, thank you so much for the suggestion! I will try them. I'm OK paying higher prices for a garment that is actually superior. It's only when you pay a higher price "just for the name" that annoys me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345503 Fri, 06 May 2011 23:29:00 +0000 rosee 345503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best thigh-highs I've worn so far are from a support stocking brand Mediven; they were 15-20mmHg (about medium support) but fairly sheer and I got them in the colors wheat (light nude) and smoke (light charcoal). They don't look like support hose at all. And they won't give you issues with varicose veins b/c they are made for them. BUT they are pricey. I loved them but they don't fit me now b/c I am heavier than I used to be and I haven't bought new ones in a bigger size. I never had the segmented problem unless my dress was really clingy on my thighs (then I would wear a shaper anyway). I have had the segmented problem with other thigh-highs.</p> <p>I bought them from a support hoisery company in the southern states but don't have that link right now. This is the link from Amazon (I think it's the same pair):<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mediven-Sheer-Womens-Thigh-15-20/dp/B002BK6HF4" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Mediven-.....B002BK6HF4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345489 Fri, 06 May 2011 22:54:42 +0000 Mo 345489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On me, these make my legs segmented worms. My midriff fares much better with traditional nylons than my thighs do with thigh highs. Although, I have not worn them in a good 20 years, so perhaps they are made better now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345471 Fri, 06 May 2011 22:11:46 +0000 amyreh 345471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore these in winter with a cocktail dress one time and really liked! Mine were from Victoria's Secret. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345449 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:39:37 +0000 Aziraphale 345449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I've got muscular thighs with very little fat on them, so the band doesn't leave much of a dent. It's my midriff that's the problem. :-)</p> <p>I've never tried wearing them all day, but I've worn them for evenings out (so for, say, 8 hours max) and I haven't had any discomfort or irritation. I do get rashes on my neck sometimes, though -- I wonder if eventually my legs would become sensitized to the plastic and cause a reaction? hm. Thanks for the input. Something to keep in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345447 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:35:17 +0000 Diana 345447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your mileage may vary, but I personally find that type of plastic band exceedingly uncomfortable. It's tight (has to be to stay up), itchy, and does not breathe at all. I'm pretty sure that if I wore it for a long period of time (like, all day) I'd end up with a rash and major skin irritation where the band is, but I have very sensitive skin in that regard. I have a pair of OTK socks with the tight elastic band, and I can't wear them for more than a few minutes without wanting to claw them off. Plus, they just segment me on the thigh rather than the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-we-think-about-stay-up-stockings#post-345443 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:23:13 +0000 Aziraphale 345443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, I'm seeking opinions on stay-up stockings -- you know, the ones that have a lace garter with clingy, stretchy plastic underneath so you can wear them without a garter belt? I think are the answer to my "segmented worm" problem caused by ordinary hose: they feel great, stay up just fine, let my nethers breathe, and as an added bonus, look hot (although only my honey gets to see them!). However, I remember hearing once that you're not supposed to wear them too often or they can contribute to varicose veins in your legs. Does anyone know if this is true? </p>