Not Your Granny's Pantyhose - ABC News

Nov. 30, 2005 — -- Blame it on the women of "Sex and the City." Carrie and her friends usually wore open-toe shoes and never, ever wore pantyhose. And they weren't alone. Pantyhose sales have been sagging for more than a decade. So to create a run on hosiery again, the industry has turned to science to make new and improved pantyhose. Suze Yalof Schwartz, Glamour magazine's executive fashion editor, gave advice on the best and latest trends.

Spanx Two Timin' Tights, $32
The Spanx Two Timin' Tights sure aren't your grandma's hose! Unlike most control tops, there is no rubber waistband to dig into the hips and no visible panty line. And, they are reversible: one side is brown, the other is black. Gwyneth Paltrow has been spotted in these.

Capezio Body Care, $16
Some hose can make your legs dry and ashy, but not these. Available in early 2006, the Capezio Body Care tights have microcapsules of lavender-scented Aloe Vera lotion woven into the fabric so they moisturize the legs and have a nice scent. Each pair has 5 billion aloe-filled capsules "baked in."

No Nonsense Smart Support, $4
Want a leg massage? This pair of hose has special action to massage, rejuvenate and revitalize legs as you walk. Borrowing technology from surgical socks, the No Nonsense Smart Support has a tighter weave at the bottom to keep veins constricted and blood flowing.

Hanes Silk Reflections Anti-Cellulite, $9
This pair of hose makes a hefty promise -- to make your legs and thighs appear smoother, firmer and more toned. They are made with cellulite-fighting ingredients -- the main ingredient is soybean oil.

Silkies Ultra Sheet 65 F, $9
The worst time to wear pantyhose is in the the summer when it's hot and your legs get all itchy. But some jobs require it. The Silkies Ultra Sheet 65 F were originally developed for women living in the tropics. These pantyhose are made with special yarn that is non-insulating and breathable. Your legs will maintain a cool 65 F even when it's hot outside.

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