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 bei… (More on Pantyhose)