Pantyhose sales are down… people just don’t want to wear them anymore.

Sure, their sheer allure enhances the legs. But they’re tight, uncomfortable and one little rip can make them run — and ruin an entire outfit. And while they once were a staple in a career woman’s wardrobe, sheer hosiery today faces an even a bigger snag that can’t be fixed with clear nail polish or a Band-Aid — more than a decade of declining sales….

"The casualization of the workplace, it is not as strict as before," said Romaine Sargent, vice president and general manager of marketing for hosiery at Hanesbrands. "Women have more options and some are choosing to wear sheer hosiery less."

According to the company, women ages 25 to 54 wear pantyhose an average of 1.8 times a week, down from 3.5 times a week a decade ago. Hosiery sales at Hanesbrands, which includes sheer hosiery (pantyhose, knee-high and thigh high), leggings, tights and trouser socks, totaled $290 million in fiscal 2006 — a nearly 68 percent drop from the $895 million in sales the company did in fiscal 1995…

Nowadays, the trendsetters in many offices wear Capri-style pants, dress shorts, open toe sandals or even flip-flops.

My thoughts: there are too many bad pantyhose out there that rip and tear like crazy, and too many options. People just don’t know what to get - so many brands with so many different names for the same thing, and yet you can never find the shade or size you want. It’s a product demand thing. If pantyhose were chic and attractive, we’d wear them more. I love to wear them, personally. They make me feel great, and I love that little boost they give me.

Oh yeah, and cut cost. It’s a supply and demand thing. Demand gone down? So should price. If you want to attract new customers with funky new products, don’t price those products as the most pricey.

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This is cool: handmade garters. Made by Piper Ewen. Had I known about these before my wedding, I would have jumped at them.

Check out this blue and gold one:

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She Finds encourages us to have fun with tights. I am a legging fanatic already - have a whole bin of stockings and tights. Things in patterns and colors and textures.

So, I encourage you too to have fun. Jazz it up. Hoisery is hot.

Very Sexy is right. This push up bra and garter skirt thong are from Victoria’s Secret, and indeed are called "Very Sexy".

I’d wear these anyday. They are so so hot. I love so much it’s hard to know where to start.

The bra is a push up without padding, for us gals that have enough but just want the oomph, you know? Comes with sexy lace, floral and scroll rhinestone detailing on the bra, and with lace and chiffon on the lacey gorgeous garters.

What do you think? "Very Sexy"?

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Herringbone tights are totally in right now. Tights, in general, are making a big comeback.

These ones are super high end, from Falke. More subtle, great shade of grey. Enjoy!

Do you wear stay ups? I think they are far more sexy, and comfortable, than normal pantyhose. I like these ones because of the beautiful lace top featuring a floral design - not something you often see these days. Comes in black or beige.

Funky Tights are all the rage right now. Don’t miss out!

Check out the whole deal at Figleaves - they have a great selection.

For example, check out this gorgeous one. It’s from La Perla and features that very popular floral design that’s all hot and sexy for fall.

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These pantyhose are open in the side, front and back, but still offer some great support and sheer attractiveness throughout the rest.

The pantyhose are meant for plus-size ladies - after working in hoisery, I know that pantyhose are hard for plus-size women to find. Now, lingerie pantyhose are even more rare, so this is great!

Available from Angelbodywear.com

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Bubbles Butt-Boosting Lingerie does what any woman wants: that lovely perky rear. All you, but far more attractive. No padding. No joke. Just you.

Bubbles’ patent-pending design uses your own assets to create a sexy profile with comfort and style! No padded underwear here…oh no! Bubbles is simply a “push-up” bra for the butt!

And Bubbles is low-rise jeans compatible. We guarantee that Bubbles will never show, no matter how low you go!

Products available include Bubbles Bands, ThighShapers, and Buggles Capris.
Via Popgadget.

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