When it's a little chilly out or maybe your legs aren't in the best shape, pantyhose are a great way to cover up, keep warm, and with the right hosiery, look sexy. Pantyhose are basically an extended version of the stocking, covering the areas between the waist and the foot. These nylon pieces of hosiery were introduced during the 1960s, offered women full coverage, and eliminated the need for garter belts and other stocking holders.
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Pantyhose have come a long way from the days of basic support. Today's pantyhose do so much more than mask the imperfections of the leg. These pieces of hosiery are now designed to target foot, leg, waist, thigh, and stomach problems. They have also been accepted by the fashion world as a major accessory that can be worn with most clothing, including denim shorts, gowns, pants, and skirts. From sheer to prints, if paired with the right outfit, pantyhose can make a great statement. However, choose a pair that will provide comfort and make your legs look awesome.
* '''Full Support''': If you're full-figured or just need a little extra leg support, full support pantyhose are slightly thicker than the regular kind to shape and slim down the thighs and waist. Berkshire's full support pantyhose is made from a sheer Lycra and features a control top.
* '''Opaque''': For cold weather days, slip on a pair of opaque pantyhose. These are often dark in color and keep your legs warm.
* '''Footless''': One pantyhose setback is the woman's inability to wear open-toe shoes, but thanks to footless pantyhose, this is no longer a problem. Some footless pantyhose have a thong cutout (the big toe is separated by a seam), and are known as sandal toes. Others resemble footless tights and can be worn with boots.
* '''Reinforced Toes''': Tired of developing runs? Pantyhose with reinforced toes have thicker and tougher materials around the toe area. This cuts back on tugging and pulling when the foot moves. You will know if the toes are reinforced by the hose's darker fabric. L'eggs pantyhose with reinforced toes are resistant to wear and tear and smooths the stomach.
* '''Maternity''': Since pregnant women need more coverage and support than the average woman, maternity pantyhose such as Thermawear's Therafirm hosiery are sheer, but promotes blood flow throughout the legs and prevents minor ankle swelling.
