open toe panty hoes-better idea

I remember last spring, myself and others tried the toeless panty hose-they were worse than awful. The string between my toes felt like it was trying to amputate the big toe. I sometimes do not want bare legs with shorter dresses. Since I can not wear pumps, have a hard time with footwear in general, and have a pair of great open toe booties,and two pair of open toe sandals that I want to wear with my 3 dresses that are knee length I tried this----first try it with a pair of cheap, or not your best PH. step 1-cut out the toes..step 2-put a coat of nail polish around the hole. This is to keep it from running. do this carefully. I just put my hand in the stocking and spread the hole open with my fingers. when dry remove and remove the nail polish from your hand. Put on the hose and place band aids or tape on your feet to hold the hose in place-I used one band aid on top and one on the bottom. this, of course, does not work with strappy sandals, but does work with peep and open toe footwear.

6 years ago

Dana

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Veteran

Are you able to find pantyhose that match your skin tone really closely? Seems like a lot of work if not.

What about self tanner? I really like Jergens Natural Glow. It's gradual, so it's hard to mess up, and I find it hides spots and spider veins well.

Joy

This is a good idea. I also do not like to have bare legs with short skirts for modesty more than coverage, so self tanner or leg make-up will not solve the problem. I don't wear sandals but do have some peep toe low wedges to try this with.

always trying

I use self tanner, and get some real tan, but at my age my legs do not look that great. So I like the fact that hose make them look a lot better. They hide wrinkles and knee bags too. This is not really much trouble. Once you have a good pair they just glide on like any other tights and hose. You just have to add the tape or band aids to keep them in place. I do not feel the band aids once everything is in place, and can put on the shoes or booties and walk around just fine.

Beth Ann

Love your resourcefulness! I find peep toe footwear really uncomfortable (I think i have meaty toes that need more room), so I solve the problem by avoiding this type of footwear. You could also use a bit of medical tape to secure the position of the hos.

Aurore

Thank you very much for the idea!
I cannot wear a dress without hose or shorts underneath because of...er...big thighs rubbing, and you tip will be very useful for me.

Zibbets

I didn't know the toeless ones had a string between the toes. That sounds terrible. Your solution is great!

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