We all know that the fashion industry has its whims and cycles. But the comments in this article make me realize why we threw out pantyhose in the first place - I mean, besides the fact that they're itchy, hot, and bad for your health (think about it).
"The mother-in-law might find solace in the fact that her views are supported by the president of the United States. One of his first actions upon taking office was to reinstate the White House dress code requiring, among other things, that women wear stockings in the West Wing. Exhibit A, Condoleezza Rice, the fashionable secretary of state."
Again, so many things wrong with this that I hardly know where to begin. First, I will merely point out that Condoleezza Rice was called an "exhibit" and leave the rest to you. Then, I'd like to put Bush in hose and see how he likes it. I simply do not understand how requiring an article of clothing that mimics nudity can possibly be about discouraging indecent exposure. So what's the motivation for this? Well, we find out one man's view later in the article:
"About 70% of the impassioned commenters on Stockingshq.com are male, according to site founder David Bradwell. Their push for hose is about making "ladies" look sexy.
"It's about leaving something to the imagination," he said. "A gift which is wrapped and can then be unwrapped is better."
He also admits he's never tried to wear them."
A gift which is wrapped and then can be unwrapped - because a woman's sexuality doesn't belong to her, it belongs to all the males who see her on a daily basis.
Disgusting.
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Ooh look, I just showed some bare ankle! Oh noes!
*rolls eyes*
Wow. I never realized there were people that cared so much about hosiery. Creepy. If my boss said I had to cover my legs I'd probably just say, "I *am* wearing them but they're flesh colored, aren't they lovely?" I mean, are they gonna stick their hand on my leg and feel? I hope not or else they'd have battery charges.
I can't really think of any parallel social nuance that women expect guys to uphold, despite comfort or even hygiene.
*eh* I personally don't like hose.
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