@JA Sheers is primarily used to distinguish between 2 different varieties or more specifically, "deniers" of hosiery that are often referred to as "tights".  If you ask a Brit about "pantyhose...

Women's undergarments have taken on all sorts of nicknames over the years to avoid the embarassment (for whatever reason) of calling them by their proper names. When the question of whether pantyh...

@D H You are soooo right right righty right!!  They are simply knee high stockings, or knee highs.  In certain applications, I've seen them termed as "trouser socks".  But I think th...

Even the term "nylons", which I use with less accuracy at times, doesn't accurately describe or depict certain hosiery items.  Once upon a time, (before pantyhose were invented) the word "nylo...

What? "Knee high pantyhose"? Ridiculousness. The "authors" clearly and completely show their lack of understanding. I am all for being concise, but that is just wrong. Wrong-y wrong. 

Personally, I like the term "pantyhose" because it is a descriptive term that, unlike the word "tights", clearly defines their function. And despite the fact they've been around for decades, panty...

@Sheertoez Tights  I'm across the globe but I'd be up for meet up.

@Tom Woo Honestly, billions could be spent on educational and information campaigns, and I don't think it will make much of a difference in either, what people call them, or how they perceive sheer...

@Carrie Stuart Maybe using tights for all pantyhose and "opaque" for anything above 40D 😉 Anyway it requres a major marketing compaign to make it happen, which I don't think any manufacturer has t...

@Tom Woo I think if an image change is in order, then changing the name might be an important aspect to that transformation and perception.  Then how will we differentiate between "pantyhose" ...

I'm new on here, would be fantastic to meet up with pantyhose, tights lovers in the south east especially Kent UK

My gf and I had a day out to Camden market in London recently, I'd shaved and painted my toes bright red then slipped on some Falke BLK 10 den polka dot tights under my jeans! We found a whole stor...

Hey I'm a very lucky guy who adores the fabulous process of showing off my slim legs and feminine feet by having a glorious shave and painting my toes, then slipping on some gorgeous tights like so...

@Carrie Stuart Great read. Thanks, Carrie. I think "tights" sounds better than "pantyhose" too! Perhaps changing the name here in North America could help to change people's outdated perception of ...

Great article Carrie. thank you for sharing.

This is an article that was published in the Toronto Star back in Noember 2021...about a year and a half ago, now.

https://www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2021/11/20/is-it-uncool-to-wear-pantyhose-ask-the-kit.html

Marilyn Naked Luxe Silky Tights... amazing look and feel. And just what you're looking for.

@J I suggest you to contact @Robert Safko  Some of the seamless pantyhose are very strechy, he might have the right one for you.

@Tom Woo Thank you for the suggestions.  It looks like their are only small sizes left for the  CDR (I'm 6' 1"), but I will definitely check out the Sinn.