Therefore, I really had to take my own inventory when I found myself, like most, chuckling at and judging men who wear pantyhose. We as humans are funny— the last thing we ever want to be is judged or humiliated for our own personal choices yet, given the first opportunity to do it, we are happy to jump on the bandwagon to laugh at others for theirs. The way I see it, this is a form of protection— better to laugh at others than to be be laughed at. I admit, I was one of the laughers when I first found out that there was a group of men who wear pantyhose. Yet, that Voltaire quote kept resonating loudly in my mind and I realized I was being a tremendous hypocrite. I decided to find out more by exploring this topic on my radio show last Friday.
Men in Tights: The Truth About Men Who Wear Pantyhose
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Michelle Obama doesn't wear pantyhose -- ever. Kate Middleton does. Did you learn that you should never leave the house without your nylons? What other fashion traditions are you clinging to that may be different today than when you learned them? For instance, you don't have to be matchy-matchy shoes match the bag, matches the jewelry, etc. You can mix brown and black -- and even navy and black.
Whether or not to wear pantyhose remains a contested issue among female employees and job seekers. Changes in fashion and workplace dress codes have caused some women to forgo pantyhose for bare legs, while other women claim pantyhose are still essential. Who is right? If you are unsure about the company's dress policies , ask.
Robert Rodgers used to carry into stores a list of items such as milk, eggs and pantyhose, hoping others would think he was shopping for a wife or girlfriend. But he is no longer hiding the truth. Rodgers, a year-old San Francisco financial manager for an entertainment union. It's not news that some men like to wear women's clothing.