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I never dreamed I would ever be able to wear dresses and skirts again but now I can! I haven't bought pantyhose in so long I don't even know what the best brands are.

Anyone have a favorite brand?

Thanks.

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Well.....I go without them if at all possible!!!!! Hate them! But tights are really in this fall so I guess I better research tights!!!! Good Luck! And congratulations!

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HA! I've worn a dress ONCE in the last 17 years (funeral) and it was a long one and I wore knee-highs. I don't think I have owned a pair of pantyhose since the mid-80's. Pantyhose and "the deep south" don't go very well together.

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I think it depends what weight you are wearing

the hanes silk reflections are nice; I like really sheer hose so when I lose 30 more pounds I'll be in the donna karan sheers

(I try to avoid hose but sometimes for work you do what you gotta do!)

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Thanks for the replies. I wish I could go without hose but being overweight for so long has reeked havoc on my legs. Vericose veins, spider veins, etc. So, they need to be covered up.

Thanks again.

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If you're mainly concerned with comfort then look into the "Just My Size" brand...they're cut a little better for the "less than flat belly". I have to wear pantyhose all the time for work and there is NOTHING I hate worse than pantyhose that roll down off my belly in the middle of a meeting or while walking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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To be honest I started avoiding pantyhose when I hit about 260 because when I wore them they would roll down, or worse at the end of the day my thighs would be absolutely raw chafed. For a few years now I've tried not to buy anything that I couldnt wear nude toned compression knee-high stockings with. I still like compression hose from footsmart.com as they don't get runs and last forever plus they keep my ankles from swelling. I also bought some of their thigh highs which are really good because it's not as hot. I gave up wearing regular slips and discovered the culotte slips from roamans so no more thigh chafing when wearing skirts or dresses!

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