tights (pantyhose) instead of leggings

[Since1982]

The last TV program that Robert Conrad was "semi-good" in was not WWW but a half hour black and white show about WWII called "Black Sheep Squadron" about the legendary fighter pilot Colonel "Pappy" Boyington. I'm sure the real Pappy was far more interesting than the best rendition Bob Conrad ever did. Conrad always hit me as a dead stick. One of those people that get a break and their roles through liasons with Hollywood actresses. One of the multitude of mid 50's to mid 60's "pretty boys" Hollywood churned out. They weren't nearly as handsome in color than in black and white.

[Peter v]

I've just poted a picture of me in leggings, more capri length, with a denim mini if you're interested.
Although they are a form of pants, well underpants are too
But we ( I hope) still wear them...
except maybe some men with kilts .....
Capris and leggings are quite comfortable, and especially allow for the wearing of very short skirts, and dresses, and short wide dresses or tunics. Although I always still look at amazement at the lovely tennis outfits, the short skirts, and they go bare legged. We men can do that too of course, but the option of leg wear is sometimes handy.
It also above comfort give a visual balance, with both colour and length, so to speak.

[Departed Member]

Capris and leggings are quite comfortable, and especially allow for the wearing of very short skirts, and dresses, and short wide dresses or tunics.

So............, that's like wearing two kinds of, err, tr*user, under a skirt or dress, then? Both equally pointless, I would respectfully suggest?

[Peter v]

Well not quite pointless, unless you think pantyhose are pointless too.
If you have 27 degrees Celcius 80 degrees Fahrenheit all day every day, then maybe they would be pointless, except for the effect, and giving modesty when wearing short skirts. When wearing tunics, short dresses, your underpants may be showing regularly, thus with leggings or a capri you still have the airy skirt, tunic or dress, but also no flashing of underwear, also when it gets a little bit fresher, you can still wear the short tops, but get warmth from the leg wear. Some clothes are worn for the effect, and not at all for any function. This may be the case for the use of leggings and capris, sometimes.

Of course real men don't wear mini skirts, dresses or tunics.

[Since1982]

Although they are a form of pants, well underpants are too

Beg to differ, all "underpants" are not trouserlike at all...think of Jockey Briefs, the kind of "underpants" I wear. There are no legs at all, just legholes similar to womens underpants. "Boxer shorts" on the other hand, are very trouserlike. Jockey briefs and Boxer shorts are the most popular men's underwear worldwide where underclothes are worn.

[Departed Member]

Well not quite pointless, unless you think pantyhose are pointless too.
.... Some clothes are worn for the effect, and not at all for any function. This may be the case for the use of leggings and capris, sometimes.

If you're a very active five year old, like my grand-daughter, then underwear is, of course, essential. But even at that age, the incongruity of the 'effect' of leggings (again, away from the sportsfield) does the wearer no favours. She arrived thus clad, at our house, only last week and asked me my opinion of her 'look' (she, like others her age, is overly 'fashion-conscious!). My grandchildren, like my kids, have been brought up to expect honest answers, so, in fairness, I could only respond, "It looks horrible!" To make matters worse, the older the wearer, the more 'unbalanced' (and dare one say, juvenile?) the 'effect' becomes. I make no distinction between gender here, either.

As for pantyhose (which I assume are the same as UK "tights"?), unless the outside temperature is sub, say 40F, then by all means, wear 'em at your peril! And again, that's a 'gender free' comment. Perfectly good 'hold-up' stockings are available, though not in great number, I would readily admit, but - if folk actually care about their health - they are certainly a 'safer' option. This isn't, of course, my opinion, but that of my GP, specialist, etc., etc. - and I fully respect their frustration trying to convince their other (usu. female!) patients!

[Peter v]

We all have personal opinions, but we also nearly all clothe ourselves not particularly with our health at mind. But fashion plays a big role. Maybe wearing robes, without anything at all under them would be the most healthy. I would argue that leggings are not bad, possibly not super healthy either, but then again, working in places / with activities which nearly the whole earth population does is most likely VERY UNHEALTHY. More so than wearing leggings. We don't HAVE to, we want to wear different clothing, and leggings are one of the things at present which are worn. They do give some visual balance in a outfit, and as I said, give modesty where otherwise we would be back to the seventies when I remember all too well, girls had mini skirts on that reached only just barely crutch level.
I must now think about the lovely tennis outfits, of women. Not men,

Wearing leggings is one of the possibilitys available, to waer or not to wear, which each of us can chose from.
By the way, who wears long underpants, when the temperature drops? They are al be it not visible, also leggings of a soort. They would be to some also not healthy....

[Departed Member]

By the way, who wears long underpants, when the temperature drops? They are al be it not visible, also leggings of a soort. They would be to some also not healthy....

With all due respect, 'long johns' (as long underpants tend to be called!) are specifically cold weather gear. "Downstairs problems" tend to occur, or be exacerbated by, during 'hot' weather, say from 40F upwards, but more especially from 60F - in which case, of course, it would be ill advised to wear such apparel!

[SkirtDude]

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[Departed Member]

"Sex appeal"? That's a laugh! The ones I've found are 70d, opaque and have a 2inch plain (elasticated, of course!) top band. I don't think anyone would find these remotely 'sexy'! Hard wearing and practical, yes. Sorry, I'm still laughing at the prospect of anyone finding them in a "Speciality Shop"!

[Peter v]

They do look good, and could be called sexy, but then again all clothing that enhances ones looks could be called "sexy clothing".
They are for some reason very nice to be seen on legs. You can wear "sexy" clothing without looking for ( sex ) or wanting anything sexually related. That is probanbly one of the standard misconceptions of many men, if anybody is sexy, they are then "looking for" ...... which is not true. It is the one track minds of those men.

I'm surprised, that the suggestion is that they are hard to find, aren't there any lingerie shops? Specialist hosery shops? There are enough "serious" stokkings to be found. Don't expect to find top class examples in the "after hours activities" shops.... And they are also readily found on internet specialist sellers, as well as internet clothing shops in general. Go for well known brands. They are not cheap but should function OK. One thing that may be a small problem, they may be mmade for shorter legs, so that if we men wear them, the stockimg tops may be on the low side, or thay may not fit correctly, being on legs that are proportioned differently ( longer) than the somewhat shorter women's legs.

[Departed Member]

I'm surprised, that the suggestion is that they are hard to find, aren't there any lingerie shops? .... One thing that may be a small problem, they may be made for shorter legs, so that if we men wear them, the stocking tops may be on the low side, or thay may not fit correctly, being on legs that are proportioned differently ( longer) than the somewhat shorter women's legs.

Women's legs are generally proportionally longer, it's just that men tend to have larger (longer!) feet! They do come in different sizes (just be wary of so-called 'one size' - they're invariably 'medium'), and it shouldn't be too difficult to find something suitable on, say, eBay?

[Peter v]

Yes, also men's feet can be larger too, forgot that one
But where they come up th mid thigh on a woman, they may be just over the knee on a man, and if you pull them up higher, that will be a sure thing to give too much strain on them and they will glide down. Sizing is everything, and some makes do apparently have the longer lenghts which are ideal for men. There is a good Dutch panty-hose for men site where there are many links to sellers which sell panty hose and stayups, many of which may be foreign, thus UK or US. But the best thing is to visit a specialist, and get personal advice.

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