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What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 16:27 Go to next message
matt2matt2002
Hope the title grabbed your attention - what I really mean is - what bugs you about stocking wearers?

My 2 bugs are those ladies who wear hold-up stockings and suspenders
and - the 'look' of ladies wearing stockings without heels.

I am a big stocking fan but these 2 'bugs' really bug me.
Anyone else share these thoughts - or others?
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 16:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mike in SF
ha ha... well, how about women who wear holdups or lace-top stockings, except the sewing "seam" on the top is at the front or side even though it should be at the back. That just shows that the nylons have been unnecessarily turned/stretched.

You see this a lot with pornography pictures as well...

I have no problems of hosiery without heels, though. Hosiery and flat shoes are great, I prefer it more than bare legs with flat shoes.

x
Mike
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 16:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stockingslover2008
The only things i can possibly find that I could say I don't like rather than hate about stocking wearers are the following:

* Non-painted toe nails under Gorgeous Stockings

* Women with hard skin on heels or calluses on feet

* Stocking wearers that wear them waaay too short

* Overly-wrinkled stockings i.e. not pulled up properly with
an appropriate suspender belt

* When she takes them straight off and throws on a pair of
joggies after we come in from an evening out! Grrrrr

and one thing I could actually say I hate are Opaques.. cannot see the point in them other than keeping warm.. no skin contrast so a complete turn-off for me..

If I think of any more I'll let you know.. Very Happy

P.s. Love Hold-ups and Stockings equally but Hold-ups are hold-ups and don't need suspenders (unless they're the wrong size of course..) Very Happy
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 16:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
M.M.
The uneducated who think that every stocking with a seam is "fully-fashioned".

M.M.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 17:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
HHD&GT
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 19:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
matt2matt2002
Thanks folks
Some interesting points and opinions here
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 21:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sapphyr
matt2matt2002 wrote on Sun, 30 March 2008 16:27

...My 2 bugs are those ladies who wear hold-up stockings and suspenders...

There is a practical point here in that those of us who have slender thighs daren't risk hold-ups staying up on their own! I've had two slowly drop to my ankles and I will not trust to luck again!

Sapph

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 23:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mich
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The only things i can possibly find that I could say I don't like rather than hate about stocking wearers are the following:

* Non-painted toe nails under Gorgeous Stockings

* Women with hard skin on heels or calluses on feet

* Stocking wearers that wear them waaay too short

* Overly-wrinkled stockings i.e. not pulled up properly with
an appropriate suspender belt

* When she takes them straight off and throws on a pair of
joggies after we come in from an evening out! Grrrrr

and one thing I could actually say I hate are Opaques.. cannot see the point in them other than keeping warm.. no skin contrast so a complete turn-off for me..

If I think of any more I'll let you know..



You're a fussy sod, aren't you!

Not all of us have time or energy to cultivate the perfect appearance.

And after a hard day at work, I usually like to relax and throw off my stockings with joggies.....

I'm glad I don't know you, personally. You'd probably drive me mad.

Rolling Eyes

My personal pet hate is men who seem to think that women are put on this earth to satisfy mens little daft foibles!

We're not!

[Updated on: Sun, 30 March 2008 23:06]

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Sun, 30 March 2008 23:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stockingslover2008
Mich wrote on Sun, 30 March 2008 23:05


I'm glad I don't know you, personally. You'd probably drive me mad.

Rolling Eyes

My personal pet hate is men who seem to think that women are put on this earth to satisfy mens little daft foibles!

We're not!




That's you and me both happy then!

Actually, I was just answering a question, I didn't ask you to DO anything Mich..

Everyone 's entitled to their own opinion, good or bad.

Nod
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 03:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
landwhale
I agree with Mich. That is a quite a long list of requirements and the point about not liking opaques and seeing no point of them other than warmth is ridiculous. So you would rather women wear sheer stockings and freeze their bums off just so you can enjoy the contrast.

Another point is that manicures and pedicures require quite a bit of time and money. What are you doing with your time and money? A woman is attractive without and above these little nitpicky details. Until I see baby girls being born with red toe nails and fingernails, varnish is simply an option. Actually the idea is rather gruesome come to think of it.

No hard skin and calluses hmm? Has your dream girl lived? Has she walked the earth? If you're wearing heels, you'll be getting calluses...The only kinds of shoes that dont give me calluses or hard skin are sneakers.

To be honest, i dont like it when ppl take stockings too seriously. There should be no required look for stockings. They are what they are. Simply another item of clothing. Lets not fetishize it. Women are beautiful with and without stockings, or for that matter, makeup and heels. If you are a man and you disagree,...perhaps evolution took a wrong turn somewhere.....in any case the way women look these days is due to thousands of years of selective evolution.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 04:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stockingslover2008
There's always going to be those women who have a "couldn't care less" attitude towards keeping their legs and feet in good shape underneath their stockings.

They are probably the ones who wear trousers when they can't be bothered to shave their legs!

In this world there's one extreme and there's the other, where women actually do take care of their feet, keep their nails painted and actually give a damn what people (including their partners/lovers think).

A pedicure can be done quite inexpensively at home, or by a willing partner Very Happy and keeping calluses away is simply done with the use of a foot board.

I know because my wife does this and her feet look perfect both in and out of stockings all the time.

As for other outrageous comments, I'm not going to give you the satisfaction of replying to each of them or even voicing my opinion on them.

I'm new to this site, although I've been visiting for a few years, but it seems to me that if someone has an opinion that some people don't agree with, then a small clique of people will shout them down until they give up or submit.

As I said before, everyone 's entitled to their opinion, and I don't see anything wrong with a woman keeping her feet and legs both clean and presentable when wearing stockings.

You may disagree, but that's your personal choice as is mine.

Smile
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 10:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
matt2matt2002
[quote title

My personal pet hate is men who seem to think that women are put on this earth to satisfy mens little daft foibles!

We're not!

[/quote]

So why are you here, dear?
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 10:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
M.M.
[quote title=Mich wrote on Sun, 30 March 2008 23:05]
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My personal pet hate is men who seem to think that women are put on this earth to satisfy mens little daft foibles!

We're not!




Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.

M.M.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 11:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
matt2matt2002
[quote title=M.M. wrote on Mon, 31 March 2008 10:43]
Mich wrote on Sun, 30 March 2008 23:05

Quote



My personal pet hate is men who seem to think that women are put on this earth to satisfy mens little daft foibles!

We're not!




Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.

M.M.


Good point,Sir.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 12:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Fingers
[quote title=Mich wrote on Sun, 30 March 2008 23:05]
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We're not!




oh yes you are!! Very Happy
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 17:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mich
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There's always going to be those women who have a "couldn't care less" attitude towards keeping their legs and feet in good shape underneath their stockings.
There's some men like that as well. They can't be bothered to shower and shave and dress like scruffs. I should know, I've been out with a few.
They are probably the ones who wear trousers when they can't be bothered to shave their legs!
Well, we're allowed, once in a while. Where is it written that women SHOULD shave their legs?

In this world there's one extreme and there's the other, where women actually do take care of their feet, keep their nails painted and actually give a damn what people (including their partners/lovers think).I'm sure there are. I DO try to keep my feet clean and free of hard skin but its a full time job and one that I don't always have the money or the time to go to a regular podiatrist/manicurist to get the job done. And nail varnish tends to stink the house out. As my other half will tell you - even when the room I'm using to paint the toenails is well-ventilated. For the record, my other half isn't that keen on varnished toes.

A pedicure can be done quite inexpensively at home, or by a willing partner and keeping calluses away is simply done with the use of a foot board.

I know because my wife does this and her feet look perfect both in and out of stockings all the time.

As for other outrageous comments, I'm not going to give you the satisfaction of replying to each of them or even voicing my opinion on them.

I'm new to this site, although I've been visiting for a few years, but it seems to me that if someone has an opinion that some people don't agree with, then a small clique of people will shout them down until they give up or submit.

As I said before, everyone 's entitled to their opinion, and I don't see anything wrong with a woman keeping her feet and legs both clean and presentable when wearing stockings.

You may disagree, but that's your personal choice as is mine.


Well, I agree about women trying to keep their feet clean and presentable, but I wish a lot more men would do the same thing. I really don't see why a man is allowed to get away with looking like an unwashed tramp when you seem to believe that a woman isn't!

That's my rant over, anyway. If you want a real list of my general pet hates, moans and rants, I could email you one. Only trouble is, it would be very long.

Nod
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 18:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lacewing
I haven't seen my Jane in stockings since New Year's Eve Crying or Very Sad ; the very idea that there could be anything about stockings that I didn't simply adore is quite beyond me.

Short, long, wrinkled, opaque - I would love to see a pair of stockings on my lovely lady again so much that I just couldn't be bothered about the details; a pair of supermarket cheapos would be quite as lovely as contrast-seamed Chrystels to me at the minute - and I bet I'm not the only one to think this way!

I think that, if you can find things you don't like, let alone 'hate' about Ss and Ss, you are suffering 'an embarrassment of riches'; I should be so lucky Nod !

lacewing.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 22:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mich
Is it possible to say that I wear stockings for myself? That's what I do. I don't do it to please men or my husband or anything like that. My husband married me because I have my own mind about a lot of things. If he had wanted to marry a Stepford Wife, I'm sure he would have found one of those easily, but the conversation wouldn't have been so interesting.

Quote

Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.




Can you understsnd why? It isn't the 1950s anymore. Women don't have to rely on their menfolk to pay the bills, provide them with consumer goods and food and pay the mortgage. We can do that for ourselves.

Quote

So why are you here, dear?
Because my parents got together one night and had a good time! Very Happy If you mean, what am I doing here, on this forum, well, that's a good question.

Stockingslover2008, I'm sure your perfect woman is out there. I hope she is. You're probably married to her. If you are, best of luck.

And treat her right.





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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 22:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
EdinburghLady
Mich,

I am so glad to have you here on the forums. It's refreshing to have another woman who will not give in to the blatant misogyny that plagues these boards at times. Of course, there are some other wonderful people here for whom the feminist revolution did happen, and I am grateful for them too.

Back to the original post:

What do I hate about stockings? I hate men who cease to see the woman inside them!

EL
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 23:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
locolisa75
I hate them when there is a ladder and I wanted to wear them, when I can't find the right size on the shelf and when I walk around town, family in tow, trying to find a seamed pair. Apart from that, they are great! Very Happy
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 23:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stockingslover2008
EdinburghLady wrote on Mon, 31 March 2008 22:42

Mich,

I am so glad to have you here on the forums. It's refreshing to have another woman who will not give in to the blatant misogyny that plagues these boards at times. Of course, there are some other wonderful people here for whom the feminist revolution did happen, and I am grateful for them too.

Back to the original post:

What do I hate about stockings? I hate men who cease to see the woman inside them!

EL


misogyny: hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.

I don't hate women. Nor do I care what women other than my own wife! do with their stockings, feet etc.

And no she's not kept chained to the bed in stockings and 6" heels 24/7 either.

I think some of the people on here do take these posts far too seriously.

Laughing

P.s. If there's anything not clear in this post, please feel free to read my last one.

[Updated on: Mon, 31 March 2008 23:27]

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 31 March 2008 23:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Checkmate
I personally hate painted toes! I think they remind me of my Mum's feet (shudder).
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 05:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
M.M.
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Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.




Can you understsnd why? It isn't the 1950s anymore. Women don't have to rely on their menfolk to pay the bills, provide them with consumer goods and food and pay the mortgage. We can do that for ourselves.

[/quote]

No, not really. Who said anything about going back to the 1950s and "relying on menfolk" etc.? I merely made the point that some women regard the mere request or preference for stockings as something alien, perverted even, rather than a personal preference of the man concerned, in just the same way that a lady might ask her husband to wear a tie, for example.

In response to a previous comment on this thread, OF COURSE I would expect a man to strive to comply with his wife's own dress requests - that goes without saying. It's nothing to do with "feminism" or "the struggle": it's to do with taking account of one's partner's wishes in what should be a give and take relationship.

M.M.

[Updated on: Tue, 01 April 2008 05:38]

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 05:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
landwhale
Actually there is a difference between a woman asking her mate to wear a tie and a man asking his mate to wear stockings.

When a woman asks her man to wear a tie, it is usually for a formal dinner or whatnot and is simply for properness' sake.

When a man asks a woman to wear stockings, there will always be a bit of sexual overtone involved. I dont think there is anything wrong with wearing lingerie or stockings or even a bear suit if it titillates your sig. other. However, it would be nice if our mate saw us as attractive and sexual without the aid of these things. I also think that as long as your mate is affectionate, you shouldn't feel too let down if they dont take your hints to wear certain items.

you're right. It is give and take.

Often a woman will ask her husband to dress presentably for his sake as well as hers. Presentation has quite a bit to do with how one is treated. But, if a woman is presentable in her everyday life not wearing stockings, why is it such a big deal if she asks her husband to dress presentably?

Stockings don't have much to do with presentability, nor do they really affect how other see you as most people cant tell the dif between stockings and tights.

Many women on this forum love wearing stockings for the sake of wearing stockings. For myself, I like the way they look and they way they feel. My bf likes them too but he really doesnt care much what i wear .......Usually he cares more about what i dont wear Laughing

I amongst others dont wear stockings to be ogled by others and we certainly dont wear it to be fetishized. One of the main reasons i believe women refuse to wear stockings is because it makes her feel like a blow up doll. We are on this forum because we like stockings and we like discussing various products and tips. Why should we not be on this forum simply because we dont believe that men should only want women in stockings. There are millions and millions of women out there who are very beautiful, whose beauty and attractiveness is not in the least diminished by the lack of stockings. Why don't most of the men on this forum agree with this?
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 10:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
miss fox
Here's a list of things that annoy me about stockings...

Those you buy that say 'tall' on the packet but, well, aren't.

Laddering your new pair as you're in a rush to put them on.

That annoying instance when your suspenders decide they don't want to stay tightened.

When your stockings really decide that they'd rather be knee highs for the day.

When the tops aren't wide enough for my legs and dig in at all the wrong places.

People passing sarcastic comments beause I'm 'too young' to be wearing stockings (I'm ruddy 24!) or asking 'who I'm trying for'

Expensive stockings that turn out to be cheap and nasty in a nice packet.

Nod Nod
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 11:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
M.M.
landwhale wrote on Tue, 01 April 2008 05:55

Actually there is a difference between a woman asking her mate to wear a tie and a man asking his mate to wear stockings.

When a woman asks her man to wear a tie, it is usually for a formal dinner or whatnot and is simply for properness' sake.

When a man asks a woman to wear stockings, there will always be a bit of sexual overtone involved. I dont think there is anything wrong with wearing lingerie or stockings or even a bear suit if it titillates your sig. other. However, it would be nice if our mate saw us as attractive and sexual without the aid of these things. I also think that as long as your mate is affectionate, you shouldn't feel too let down if they dont take your hints to wear certain items.

you're right. It is give and take.

Often a woman will ask her husband to dress presentably for his sake as well as hers. Presentation has quite a bit to do with how one is treated. But, if a woman is presentable in her everyday life not wearing stockings, why is it such a big deal if she asks her husband to dress presentably?

Stockings don't have much to do with presentability, nor do they really affect how other see you as most people cant tell the dif between stockings and tights.

Many women on this forum love wearing stockings for the sake of wearing stockings. For myself, I like the way they look and they way they feel. My bf likes them too but he really doesnt care much what i wear .......Usually he cares more about what i dont wear Laughing

I amongst others dont wear stockings to be ogled by others and we certainly dont wear it to be fetishized. One of the main reasons i believe women refuse to wear stockings is because it makes her feel like a blow up doll. We are on this forum because we like stockings and we like discussing various products and tips. Why should we not be on this forum simply because we dont believe that men should only want women in stockings. There are millions and millions of women out there who are very beautiful, whose beauty and attractiveness is not in the least diminished by the lack of stockings. Why don't most of the men on this forum agree with this?


Actually, you may find it hard to believe, but I disagree with the proposition that every time a man asks a woman to wear stockings, or simply expresses a preference, there is always "a sexual overtone involved". That answer, with respect, repeats the narrow-mindedness of some of the other replies on this thread! I'm not going to jump on an anti-feminist bandwagon, but I resent the underlying thesis that everything to do with stockings is sexual. That is just as stereotypical of men as a man saying that every blonde is a bimbo.

Your opinion that there are many women whose beauty is not diminished by lack of stockings is as subjective as an assertion that no woman is beautiful without stockings. That really is not the point. But your expectation that on THIS, of all forums, men should agree with your view is naive to say the least!

That is rather like a vegetarian on a meat-eaters' forum questioning why there aren't more vegetarians on the forum!

M.M. Laughing

[Updated on: Tue, 01 April 2008 11:25]

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 11:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
miss fox
*snigger* I'm a vegetarian on a stockings forum.

Sorry. Back to the serious conversation now Nod
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 11:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
matt2matt2002
Can I jump in at this point and thank all the contributors.
My question has provoked a lot of well-meaning discussion - most in good taste.
Pray continue. Smile
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 14:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Radar
[quote title=Mich wrote on Mon, 31 March 2008 22:08]Is it possible to say that I wear stockings for myself? That's what I do. I don't do it to please men or my husband or anything like that. My husband married me because I have my own mind about a lot of things. If he had wanted to marry a Stepford Wife, I'm sure he would have found one of those easily, but the conversation wouldn't have been so interesting.

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Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.

[/quoteCan]

you understsnd why? It isn't the 1950s anymore. Women don't have to rely on their menfolk to pay the bills, provide them with consumer goods and food and pay the mortgage. We can do that for ourselves.

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So why are you here, dear?
Because my parents got together one night and had a good time! Very Happy If you mean, what am I doing here, on this forum, well, that's a good question.

Stockingslover2008, I'm sure your perfect woman is out there. I hope she is. You're probably married to her. If you are, best of luck.

And treat her right.







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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 14:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Radar
Mich wrote on Mon, 31 March 2008 22:08

Is it possible to say that I wear stockings for myself? That's what I do. I don't do it to please men or my husband or anything like that. My husband married me because I have my own mind about a lot of things. If he had wanted to marry a Stepford Wife, I'm sure he would have found one of those easily, but the conversation wouldn't have been so interesting.

Quote

Yes, Mich, that is fine, but the corollary that many men on this forum seem to experience (I am not one of them, I am happy to say) is that the suggestion that stockings be worn is equated by many women with performing a black mass.




Can you understsnd why? It isn't the 1950s anymore. Women don't have to rely on their menfolk to pay the bills, provide them with consumer goods and food and pay the mortgage. We can do that for ourselves.

Quote

So why are you here, dear?
Because my parents got together one night and had a good time! Very Happy If you mean, what am I doing here, on this forum, well, that's a good question.

Stockingslover2008, I'm sure your perfect woman is out there. I hope she is. You're probably married to her. If you are, best of luck.

And treat her right.







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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 14:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Radar
Tried this quote malarky too much of a technical incompetent to make it work.
Mich, I know that modern women do not need men today to provide for them.Some of us men do actually like to provide for the ladies in our lives and not expect a "Stepford Wives" response from them in return.
Although I do prefer the genteler more feminine companion that I am lucky enough to have in "She Who Is To Be Obeyed",than a Tom Boy
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Tue, 01 April 2008 17:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mich
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Those you buy that say 'tall' on the packet but, well, aren't.

Laddering your new pair as you're in a rush to put them on.

That annoying instance when your suspenders decide they don't want to stay tightened.

When your stockings really decide that they'd rather be knee highs for the day.

When the tops aren't wide enough for my legs and dig in at all the wrong places.

People passing sarcastic comments beause I'm 'too young' to be wearing stockings (I'm ruddy 24!) or asking 'who I'm trying for'

Expensive stockings that turn out to be cheap and nasty in a nice packet.



That's a good one. All of the above and boy, have I a list.

The laddering a new pair when you've just put them on is a real pain! Happens to me, usually with coloured stockings. You put them on for the first time and bingo, nice little ladder completely ruins the stockings.


Another grief I have is that the lengthener on one of my suspender straps keeps slipping and ensures the strap suddenly gets much longer. Another is when you're 'breaking' in a new suspender belt, and the clasp tab part feels a bit different and digs in the wrong way.

Another gripe, is getting a ladder on the welt which extends beyond the welt and becomes a ruined stocking.

And the worst one, in my opinion, is when you have a cheap pair of stockings and the seam on the toes keeps moving around in the shoes and makes walking very uncomfortable.

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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Thu, 03 April 2008 20:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
No trousers please
And the answer is Mich , don't buy cheap Laughing
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Thu, 03 April 2008 22:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Regan
Ok Im going to have a few gasps of disbelief now but I personally hate fishnet stockings, and Im not keen on fully fashioned seams either Confused
remember these are my opinions
But apart from that I love stockings, otherwise I wouldn't be hear !
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 04 April 2008 00:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
HanesBaby
I'm the only one in my home that wears stockings and nothing actually bugs or bothers me about that. I get a run I grab another stocking. I need to wash a pair I take care of business. I need a professional gartering job I ask my husband for help. I need my seams straightened he still gets on his knees to do the job. Nope, no worries for me! I don't sweat the small stuff. I realize how I treat and serve others is the beginning and the end of my real worth and I try to lead a useful and happy life. All people make mistakes, stocking wearing ladies included so if something or someone is bugging or bothering you about what they wear or don't wear talk it out. You may resolve your being bugged and make a new friend. I think this way, I spot it I got it. In other words people who are quick to point out flaws, short comings and defects in other people have those same characteristics also but it's easier to point them out in other people. I'll shut up!

Susan
CSB
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 16:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
richandpaula
I'm not that keen on thin welts.
Give me a proper two stage deep welt anyday and i'll be happy.

Very Happy

The worst thing about stockings ?

The stigma attached to them.

They're only clothes, its not as if a woman is going to start offering her services or sleeping around just because she put on a pair of stockings.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 17:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sussex nylons
I am not a big fan of fishnets, they can look good on occasions, but do not have that silky feel that I love. And when you see young girls out on town in short shorts/skirts and fishnet t****s that really puts me off them!! Especially if they have large thighs and should really know better!!

i also get annoyed when I see ladies in really old stockings/tights that have lots holes or pulls in them or a just generally looking very old and frayed. GO AND BUY ANOTHER PAIR!!! They are not that expensive!! Many time I have thought about taking the offending lady into the nearest M&S or Boots and buying her new hosiery.

Other than that I lover stockings and holdups and love them to be worn high on the leg!
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 17:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sussex nylons
richandpaula wrote on Fri, 11 April 2008 16:52

I'm
The worst thing about stockings ?

The stigma attached to them.

They're only clothes, its not as if a woman is going to start offering her services or sleeping around just because she put on a pair of stockings.


I have to agree totally! I think we have the porn indusrty to balme for that and porn stars do not even wear stockings muchnow days Sad
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stockingslover2008
Sussex nylons wrote on Fri, 11 April 2008 17:07



I have to agree totally! I think we have the porn indusrty to balme for that and porn stars do not even wear stockings muchnow days Sad



Here here! more stockings/hold-ups on more women! At least the R&B world i.e. Beyonce and Rihanna are taking stockings and hold-ups more seriously, and hopefully removing some of the stigma attached to them in the process.. Very Happy
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 18:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
andysffs
they are not worn or shown enough in daily life
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 20:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
anghared
Personally, I hate hold-ups, which cut into my thighs. I asked my husband, who said: 'Hold-ups, white stockings, skimpy little ribbon-like suspenders, narrow bands, stockings worn high on the thighs. It goes to show that 'stockings' isn't a common taste, it takes many forms. I know from SHQ that many men adore white stockings, high on the thighs, hold-ups, etc.
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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Fri, 11 April 2008 20:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mich
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And the answer is Mich , don't buy cheap


I know, but they don't pay us civil servants enough to keep us in FF nylons every day! Sad huh.

Confused

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Many time I have thought about taking the offending lady into the nearest M&S or Boots and buying her new hosiery


Go on, next time I dare you to do it.

The look of horror and resulting arrest may put you off though!

I loathe thin welts as well. I like a thicker, deeper welt or the vintage style doubled ones.

I agree with the stigma comment, that a woman isn't going to sleep around just because she puts a pair on. To me, they are cleaner than tights and you have a fresher feeling wearing them.

But they are STILL stockings at the end of the day.... No diamonds.



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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 14 April 2008 01:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
MissBehave
The whole 'Washing them' thing !! Twisted Evil..... any offers? Rolling Eyes

Oh.. and trying to match them up afterwards (Gio RHT's are the WORST i always end up with several differing lengths!!) Mad

And then getting them back into the right packet..(Now delegated out to Mr B) Very Happy



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Re: What do we hate about stockings? Mon, 14 April 2008 12:13 Go to previous message
matt2matt2002
Many thanks to all who have contributed (nicely) to this thread.
And all the other folks as well (you know who you are) Confused
I was pleased to note the number of replies is so high. Is this some kind of record? However the question was serious and not done to provoke folks or win a popularity contest.
Please feel free to contribute to my new thread.
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