L'eggs is a brand of pantyhose, introduced in 1969 by Hanes, which radically changed the hosiery marketplace. The novel developments were the egg-shaped plastic product container, the shift to consignment sales in drug stores and groceries, and the in-store product racks designed to emphasize the egg shape. The brand logo hinted at a pair of chicks or eggs in the lettering.[1]

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L'eggs was an immediate success, knocking out many competitors and becoming a tremendous profit stream for Hanes.[2] Customers liked the egg-style packaging and the convenience of buying pantyhose closer to home during their usual errands. Celebrity endorsements helped to keep the brand in the forefront. The plastic egg packaging was used for home handicrafts and as a toy for children. The success of the product line continued through the 1970s and 1980s, with L'eggs standing as the largest pantyhose brand in the US.[3] In the 1990s, office workers increasingly adopted casual dress styles, and many women in the workplace stopped wearing pantyhose. L'eggs downsized in the mid-1990s even as they retained a large share of the reduced marketplace. They also exchanged their plastic egg for a more environmentally friendly cardboard cylinder and dome.[4]

L'eggs was the brainchild of Hanes executive Robert Elberson, who put together a secret project in the basement at the Hanes factory in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Elberson's vision was that women should be able to buy pantyhose more conveniently at supermarkets and drug stores rather than at women's clothing boutiques or department stores. All pantyhose at the time was sold in the form of a clear plastic envelope containing the hosiery wrapped around a cardboard insert. The project team was tasked with finding a new packaging design that would appeal to women as an impulse purchase.[5][6] Roger Ferriter of the creative agency Dancer Fitzgerald Sample invented the egg packaging: the hosiery was to be sold inside plastic, egg-shaped containers.[2] Fred Howard created the product sales racks which were vertically oriented white plastic oversized eggs, "exploded" in the middle to contain circular racks.[5]

The price of L'eggs was set slightly higher than competing brands, because of the greater convenience of location. The freestanding displays occupied only about 2 feet of circular floor space (0.6 meters in diameter), and held 288 plastic eggs of different colors and styles. The customer could rotate any one of the eight circular shelves to browse the selection. A dual display was available for high-traffic stores, holding 576 packages of pantyhose. The display was eye-catching and immediately recognizable.[13] Also memorable to customers was the L'eggs logo lettering which suggested baby chicks and egg shapes in the pair of "g" letters. The egg theme of the product package and the in-store presentation reinforced the feminine message.[1]

The product's slogan, "Our L'eggs fit your legs", appeared in print and TV ads. Famous figures were hired to promote the brand, including ice skater Peggy Fleming, dancer Juliet Prowse,[5] actress Joyce DeWitt, singer Debby Boone and actress Barbara Eden.[18] In 1979, a new slogan was revealed: "Nothing beats a great pair of L'eggs."[19][20] Actress Jamie Lee Curtis signed an endorsement deal with L'eggs in 1996 and immediately insured her own legs for $1 million with Lloyd's of London.[21] Singer Tina Turner represented Hanes' premium line of pantyhose at the same time that Curtis was spokesperson for L'eggs.[22]

Also UK but based in the US now. I have only ever heard pantyhose used as an alternative to tights. Nylons tend to refer to the super thin silky tights, usually in the nude color. Stockings are just the leg parts, they are either held up by themselves and some elastic, or by a garter belt.

I call everything tights (and I wear tights + dresses pretty much every day). Within tights, there are the sub-categories of stockings (aka pantyhose or nylons; may be completely sheer or more opaque, but cannot be worn without something over them) and leggings (thicker material, can be alone as pants).

I must say for work I tend to be wearing a trouser suit because England is not warm and I commute by train so I like my legs covered up for waiting on cold platforms. So I tend to wear trousers, socks and ankle boots most of the time.

That being said, I can remember 15 years ago working in a bank were we were required to wear pantyhose. One very warm summer day, the A/C went out and all the women rebelled by taking off their pantyhose. We never put them back on because no one cared and it was a stupid policy to begin with.

I work for a pretty traditional college in upstate NY that required pantyhose for teaching until about 15 years ago, which was when a critical mass of employees got a reply-all email circulating about the ridiculousness, and that was the end of that.

None of my actual jobs (at a state-flagship university in the South, the US Department of State, a major US defense contractor, and a major US bank) have required pantyhose/tights, but the Corps of Cadets at TAMU does require freshman through junior women cadets to wear sheer nude-colored pantyhose if they choose to wear the skirt version of the uniform. Between the discomfort of wearing pantyhose in Texas heat, the hose constantly developing snags and runs, the lack of pockets in the skirts, and the horribly ill-fitting uniform pumps, I pretty much never wore the skirt version of the uniform.

Thankfully the dress code is much more casual and liberal these days. I currently have bare legs under my dress, and a purple tint to my hair, and no one (up to and including the CEO!) has complained.

I work at a conservative financial company as well. Wore bare legs to my interview. No one cared. I remember the last time this subject was brought up here, there were a bunch of weird responses (all male) saying how not wearing stockings to an interview or job was a horrible, career-killing move. It was very odd. lol

Lawyer in New York here. It was a part of our dress code at my last office as recently as 2022. It was not enforced though and no one was stupid enough to say anything to anyone about their legs AFAIK. I sometimes wore outrageous tights (from We Love Colors, in colors like electric blue lol) and no one ever said anything to me either. Which is smart for them. :)

About 10 or 12 years ago I was told by my college career center that pantyhose was necessary during work and interviews, but upon graduation I went to interview for corporate jobs in my creative industry, and no one ever wore them. My friends who worked at white shoe law firms never seemed to wear them, either. I figured it must have gone out of fashion sometime right before then.

I present the question here: how do you avoid blisters and foot odor in closed toed shoes or thigh chafe in bare legs? I just never seem to hit on the right solution for sweat-free, unblistered feet without coating them in blister block every couple hours. I have had better luck with the newer iterations of body glide, thankfully.

Scrolling through TikTok, I was shocked when I saw a woman stretch and snap back what appeared to be the skin of her legs. It turned out that her sheer tights were actually cleverly constructed fleece-lined stockings.

I am of the same opinion, Nikki. I think in the case of a semi formal/formal event hose add an element of class and elegance. I also think in a professional circumstance, hose are appropriate. With sundresses, casual dresses, relax and go with bare legs.

To find out which style of compression tights are best for you, firstly you must decide why you want compression tights and what for. If for health reasons, including vein problems in your legs, then support tights will be more suitable for your needs. This is because the support needed to increase circulation starts from the very bottom of the legs at the ankle, this promotes healthy circulation of blood back up to the heart, whereas control top tights would not have this ankle compression.

In the true heights of summer, toeless tights are a great option as they go perfectly with sandals or wedges. Many toeless tights are designed with a divider that slots between the toes so that summer shoes can be kept expertly in place. With a multitude of toeless, shaping and colour-ways to choose from you will be spoilt for choice with sheer tights to make your legs look flawless.

Above all, sheer hosiery needs to be handled with care and chosen carefully. Opt for the wrong tone of nude and your legs will look powdery or off key. Finding the perfect fit and hue is essential to creating the illusion of flawless legs all year round. When putting on and removing it is best to use hosiery gloves as fingernails are after all a tights greatest enemy. It is also a great idea to invest in a special hosiery bag and delicates wash to keep your tights fresh.

But there are so many of we women still like to dress up for work. I am a flight Attendant and would not show up without my panty hose legs. Where if any place am I able to order or buy or still order my leggs pantyhose? Does any company sell hose as good as leggs? They are for me a necessity due to veins in legs that will look terrible without legs panty hose. And I cannot understand why women choose not to wear them even under slacks. They hold everything in place and materials slide well on them. Some women just do not care about looking GREAT but I do. Can you still manufacture leggs control panty hose in a smaller scale by order only? If not got a product you can suggest.? Through my years of buying leggs I could be a millionaire now. I supported you but you did not support us.

If you're looking for a classic style that is also versatile, we recommend Miss O's open crotch pantyhose. These sheer, crotchless tights have a shimmering, high gloss finish that covers unwanted blemishes and imperfections with a wonderful colour selection, including pink and blue for a fun, fashionable finish. Made with high-quality yarns that have a super shine finish and are soft to the touch, providing ultimate comfort for all day wear whilst making your legs look sensational.

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