Pantyhose (also called tights) are sheer, close fitting coverings of the body from the waist to the feet. Traditionally considered a woman's garment, pantyhose appeared in the 1960s and provided a convenient alternative to stockings. Like stockings, pantyhose are usually made of nylon. Pantyhose are designed to: be fashionable ease chafing between the foot and footwear keep the legs and feet warm hide physical imperfections such as blemishes, bruises, scars, hair, or varicose veins Besides… (More on Pantyhose)