What is your opinion on control-top pantyhose? Do you like the look, support, different styles, or do you prefer sheer to waist strictly?
Control-top
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I used to, routinely, buy control top or at least a reinforced top, most often IF it wasn't a fully blown "control" top. I've never liked that feeling of being forcefully constrained around the mid section. It's not like I really ever needed it, either. So, there's that. I would, however, chose that style mostly because they were a little stronger, and could withstand any tugging or positioning of the panty, better than sheer to waist styles. But that was "then".
I've long since migrated away from control/reinforced top styles, probably well over a decade or more ago, and currently prefer sheer to waist styles. My skirts are such that I prefer not having to wonder about, or be concerned, that any reinforced area of my pantyhose is offering itself up and betraying my modesty to anyone who might be casting their glance my way, most notably while I'm perched on a bar stool at a local pub, or in any other potentially revealing situation.
Most of the skirts I might chose to wear to a pub or casual dining venue, aren't usually strictly "corporate protocol" in hem length appropriateness, for the most part. I prefer to wear something that usually falls about mid thigh or very slightly below that mark. If I were to wear pantyhose that included a control top panty, I know for a fact that they'd likely be shouting their presence to the pub the moment I wasn't aware my skirt had ridden up slightly, while engrossed in conversation with a friend. I don't need the unwarranted nor wanted attention, in that regard. So, I'll opt for sheer to the waist styles, and remove any potential broadcasting of what I'm wearing under my skirt. I prefer to be discrete as opposed to overtly advertising, however unintentional the reveal might be.
I understand that a lot of guys love that quick peek that confirms that a woman is in fact wearing pantyhose, or a specific style of it that they prefer. That's the same reason I don't or can't wear some of my favourite stockings (garter belt required) with certain skirts. They just show too much of the welt, no matter how high one tries to fasten them, or how taught they are secured on my thigh. They, unfortunately, are a no-go, for the same visually compromising reasons.
I don't hate the look, myself, as long as they aren't what are sometimes called long, or "full support", when the reinforced area lands well down the thigh. Not only does that style actually restrict my movement a little too much, but it's completely over-kill and unnecessary for me. My thighs don't resemble a mountain of cottage cheese, from any angle. I've never known any cellulite issues in that regard, in order to justify that level of industrial strength "containment" or smoothing.
A style that is rarely seen these days was one of my favourites back when it was more available, in certain brands. I loved what some manufacturers called a "french cut" panty in their pantyhose range of styles. The brand HUE was probably the last manufacturer I found that carried that pretty style where a lace-like pattern was weaved in to resemble a bikini panty in place of a regular reinforced style, or a simple sheer to the waist type of pantyhose. Does anybody remember those? There was another brand that I'd sometimes find that pretty style in back in the 90s, but I'm not sure I accurately recall which brand that was. We used to refer to that style as "date night" pantyhose, as a bit of a joke among us, to describe the difference between them and the more pedestrian styles most women wore everyday. If that style was still around, and sold at Shapings, I'd probably buy a few pairs. They were really tastefully styled and comfortable to wear...very similar in feel to sheer to waist but with that small touch of detail that made them pretty. They were like wearing a high cut panty, but in pantyhose instead. You could wear them with your shortest of skirts, or skirt with a high side slit, and still be comfortable knowing nothing would reveal itself when you least expected it.
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Hi Carrie, great photos love the shoe dangle.
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@SD Thanks SD. That shoe dangle is how I spell "relief". When you've been wearing them all day, and now finally have a chance to enjoy some dinner and a glass of wine, it's nice to also get a little more comfortable, if you can. It's not cool to kick them off completely in public, but I think most women know we can get away with this, if done discretely.
Apologies for the nasty run in my pantyhose in the lower shot. It's easy to tell where that one started, and likely why! Long manicured finger nail went right through while trying to adjust that one leg upward a little. 😒 Best I could do in the circumstances was break out the clear nail polish to stop its migration. But that damage was done and there was just no way to hide it. At least I didn't also have to hide any control top areas despite wearing a very short skirt that seems to love to ride up to my nether regions every time I wear the darn thing! No control tops for me!
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@Carrie Stuart Yes, Carrie, the French lingerie company Aubade had, within their range, black pantyhose featuring an exquisitely patterned area resembling a lace panty. I saw them in a fashion magazine - modelled by a girl with a perfect body - probably twenty-five years ago, and wanted a pair so much. I guess the price rendered them out of reach for me at the time.
As for control top pantyhose - no, not for me. I concur with your reasons for not choosing them, Carrie. I love sheer to waist, and avoid buying any pantyhose with a reinforced body area. Athough unlikely that anybody but me will know I'm wearing sheer to waist hosiery, the knowledge that I have that flawless, even coverage all the way to the waistband is important to me.
Gorgeous photos, Carrie.
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