https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:14:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2099121 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:21:58 +0000 Anonymous 2099121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie </b>- thank you! I was consoled that nothing happened to the puppy - one torn leg was better than alternative situations! Yes, once you're back in SLC let me know, and I might have my feet on the ground by then.&nbsp;<br /><b>Kathie </b>- *waves in boden dress* I love the quality of it! I'd love to buy another but they don't carry this style anymore.<br /><b>Runcarla- </b>yes, but this was a huge hole! I'll have to replace them soon. :)<br /><b></b><b>Anne</b>, <b>Rachylou</b>, <b>Shevia</b>, <b>Cee</b>, <b>Suz</b>, <b>slim cat</b>, <b>Alyssa, suntiger, smittie, kkards&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>- thank you!<br /><b>Elpgal </b>- ooo, Wolfords. My other "maybe someday I'll buy that" brand!<br /><b>Jessicam</b> - ALWAYS! Especially wriggly ones.<br /><b>April </b>- absolutely!<br /><b>Windchime </b>- yes, please do! I'm sold and never going back. :)<br /><b>Bijou </b>- yes, thank you!&nbsp;<br /><b>RobinF </b>- yes, that's right! Once I adjust to the altitude I'll get back into outdoorsy things. Right now, I just need oxygen! My coworkers tell me it's easy to know who is from out of state on the first weeks of the semesters.<br /><b>Janet </b>- yes, try again! I was very impressed at the lack of pinching and the fit.<br /><b>Sara </b>- Oh, I was mad about it, but I didn't think there was anything I could do. It was pretty obvious the owner thought the puppy was more controlled. I can only hope they do better in the future. If I see the owner again on my commute and I see this again? You bet I'll say something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2099076 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:49:45 +0000 smittie 2099076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous on you! It’s also in my favourite colour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2099051 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 17:39:20 +0000 kkards 2099051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>and this is why i don't wear hose!<br />sorry this happened to you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2099018 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:54:56 +0000 Sara L. 2099018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no!&nbsp; Those hose are gorgeous.&nbsp; You have a much better attitude than I would have. I would have been seriously pissed. Dogs being off-leash in public is a huge pet peeve of mine (I have two dogs of my own so it's not that I'm a dog hater). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098999 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:30:57 +0000 Anonymous 2098999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor little stocking, but glad you kept the puppy safe! Love the peacock emboidery and the dress is nice too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098996 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:28:51 +0000 Janet 2098996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress is great on you! </p> <p>Such a bummer about those pretty stockings! I agree with the notion of getting a second pair and having a “spare leg.” I envy anyone’s ability to wear those. My thighs are so thick that I can’t wear that style — they just pinch and create lines in my legs, yuck. Unless maybe there is some magical way they’re made now — I haven’t even bothered to try them in 20 years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098989 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:58:04 +0000 RobinF 2098989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! Such a bummer about them being ruined on the first wear! I hate panty hose with a passion. I have tried thigh high ones and they weren't comfortable because the sticky part that keeps them up bothered me. Maybe a better quality would work better.</p> <p>You are in SLC? My daughter lives there and loves it. She's into all the outdoor activities around there.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098988 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:45:23 +0000 Bijou 2098988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you look fantastic in your dress. The great thing about these hose is that at least only one leg is ruined. I wear hosiery all the time, I must be one of those strange people who actually like wearing them - so I do sympathise about hosiery getting ruined on the first wear, especially special ones like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098987 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:42:55 +0000 Windchime 2098987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What beautiful hose, and what a smart way to solve the issue of finding long-enough hose for long legs. &nbsp;I may borrow your idea. &nbsp;Your entire outfit looks wonderful on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098984 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:44:44 +0000 April 2098984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That embroidery is glorious.&nbsp; I love RC's idea of a second pair resulting in a spare for future mishaps (they won't occur!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098979 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:08:39 +0000 Jessikams 2098979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At least it sounds like fun! A surprise puppy interaction is a good thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098973 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:32:40 +0000 Alyssa 2098973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit, simply styled.&nbsp; Too bad about the hose, they looked great with the dress and booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098972 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:38:23 +0000 slim cat 2098972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful hose and dress- great color and fit on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098956 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:03:49 +0000 Suz 2098956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no! <b>SUCH</b> gorgeous hose. I'm sure the puppy was a delight, and yet...</p> <p>Your dress is spectacular on you. The whole outfit is a beauty. But what a shame.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098954 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:02:48 +0000 Cee 2098954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was still a good day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098949 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 03:57:04 +0000 Jaime 2098949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer but they were sacrificed for a good reason. Dress looks great even with the battle scar on your stockings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098937 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:51:12 +0000 elpgal 2098937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about your new hose. My Wolford tights met their ending on their first wear. Our savvy admin told me to cut a bandaid in two and stick the pieces on either side. Seemed to do the job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098936 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:35:09 +0000 rachylou 2098936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww. Well, they went to a good cause. That's a lovely dress btw, very flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098935 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:33:29 +0000 Anne 2098935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress - you look fabulous in it. Bummer about the hosiery!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098932 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:57:21 +0000 Carla 2098932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to mend my hosiery, but the holes were at the toe or heel and would be hidden by the shoes I wore.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>If you got a second pair of the identical hose, you would have one spare in case of future accidents. &nbsp;Lovely dress, BTW.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098929 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:26:06 +0000 Kathie 2098929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Waving at my dress twin! I wore mine today, too. So sad about your beautiful hosiery, though I’m glad the puppy was safe. I do hope you’ll be able to replace them- the peacock bands are lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098928 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:45:00 +0000 Angie 2098928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH that lucky puppy! :)</p> <p>OH your poor awfully pretty hosiery! - What a shame, and rotten luck.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh,<b> Laura</b>. We should meet next time I'm in SLC. I was just there for 2 weeks. We have a loft right downtown. Glad the snow has melted.&nbsp;</p> <p>The dress is KILLER. You've just started a DYOT trend with laddered hose. ROCK ON.&nbsp;</p> <p>Super cute specs too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-a-sad-end-to-new-hosiery#post-2098926 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:14:30 +0000 Anonymous 2098926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is *finally* warm enough (mid-40s F°) that snow has melted, so I decided to break out a dress for work. I wore a dark green Biden dress (long size!) and suede ankle boots since my office isn't particularly formal. </p> <p>I splurged on these Falke thigh-highs and I love them - especially since the bands match this dress, though no one at work knows that. I haven't worn hose in years, but I wanted to try again for dressiness and warmth. Similar to Angie's post yesterday, I have had bad experiences in the past, but these 1) solve my typical tall-body-in-not-tall-item problems, 2) make restrooms much easier to navigate than an over-under wear style, and 3) the quality is so far beyond any hosiery I've worn in my LIFE that I *want* to wear them!</p> <p>I adore the embroidered peacock feathers - as soon as they came in the mail, I individually folded them so the bands would be prettily displayed in the drawer. This is my first day wearing them, however, one has already met it's end! This morning on my walk to work, a joyous off-leash, uncollared puppy left its owner over 30 feet away and decided to say hello by jumping on me. This was on a busy road, so I got a hold of her so her owner could take over before a bus or car got her! She was very happy and wriggly in that delightful puppy way, so it was a nice meeting despite her lack of safety.</p> <p>As I walked away, I was pleased that the hose hadn't laddered AT ALL where her nails had scraped on my shin, and then I saw the knee had a quarter-sized hole in it. I am so sad about it! I had meetings and trainings scheduled most of the day, so I was able to hide the hole when sitting under a table, and I just rocked it the rest of the day. It did ladder a bit, but it isn't shredded like my previous hosiery would be in similar circumstances. Is laddered, destroyed hosiery DYOT? </p> <p>I'll need to wait to purchase another pair, but in the meantime my partner reminded me the credit card I purchased these with has a generous reimbursement policy for purchases that are damaged within 30 days, even if the vendor won't take it back. I'll see if that's a possibility. </p> <p>Forgive the harsh spotlight - the lighting in our apartment was apparently an afterthought by someone who never takes pictures indoors. </p>