Why Your Boss Can Require You to Wear Pantyhose

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As a woman, I flat out REFUSE to wear pantyhose in the workplace. Now, I wear high heels nearly every day, but I simply hate pantyhose in every way shape and form, which is why I literally never wear pantyhose.
Now, I have had more than one coworker comment about me baring too much leg, but I feel that it is my preference and as long as its not inappropriate to wear in public and otherwise reasonably business appropriate, no one else gets to tell me what I can or cannot wear. I work in a regular office setting. I don't have to wear protective gear like a fireman or a uniform like a police officer, so why should I treat pantyhose like its part of a school uniform.
To me, its almost as ridiculous as an employer telling me that Im not allowed to smoke cigarettes when Im not at work. I understand complaining because maybe I take too many smoke breaks, and thats a valid compliant I suppose, but it is not valid for my boss to tell me that I can't smoke at my own home. Its just not his business.
If I had a boss or supervisor directly tell me that I had to wear pantyhose, I would probably just have to ask her why they are keep talking about my legs. Instead of letting them tell me I had to wear pantyhose, I would just change the subject to why are they looking at my legs so much and why are they so concerned about how my legs feel and look, and that I didn't feel comfortable with them talking about my legs so much. That should clearly illustrate the point that to require a woman to wear pantyhose at work, is quite possibly a shade of sexual harassment. It may depend on how its done, but its definitely quite close to the line.

Becky of TX 4:30PM October 19, 2012

I am a man who openly wears a pair of pantyhose under a pair of shorts in the summer and frankly I don't see what the big " to do" is. I find them to be very comfortable to wear and I like the smooth, silky feeling of them on my bare legs, (yes I do shave my legs twice a week). As for other people noticing my wearing of pantyhose, either they do not notice it or if they do they keep their thoughts to themselves. Besides I do not frankly care what other people think of my wearing of pantyhose. The secret for men or women who want to wear pantyhose is to find a good comfortable pair.
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Tak52 of CO 8:12PM September 08, 2012

For a man I like them now because I had to use them for several years for medical reasons. Ladies do often look better in them than they do without them during the fall and winter unless they go to a tanning salon. For me they help keep the pain in my legs down and I can enjoy the day. During the winter they also help keep my legs warm when I have to be out in the cold weather. Not to mention the softness of them and the support, that some people do not like, they say that's to tight for them. Go get a good pair and you will change your mind about them if they fit proper.

Rich of NJ 11:24PM March 19, 2012

For the men crying about how pantyhose makes a woman look sexy...this is a JOB, you know, where people WORK?? We're not here to fulfill your sexual fetishes on a JOB!!

Maya of CA 3:35AM January 09, 2012

Ok, Donald obviously has some sick pantyhose fetish.

Maya of CA 3:31AM January 09, 2012

Pantyhose does accentuate women's legs, and yes, wearing a skirt, or dress without pantyhose makes the woman appear casually dressed with an 'I do not care what you think attitude-IMHO, it is nice when women and men continue to act like women and men (women who are feminine, men who are masculine)-

James of CA 8:24PM October 21, 2011

i have they nave they are nice and silky no problem

papo of CA 8:44PM September 17, 2011

I absolute hate hearing women complain about pantyhose. If you choose to wear a dress and/or skirt, then please cover up your legs properly. There is NOTHING more unprofessional than a woman showing off their ugly bare, chapped legs when dressed for a formal work setting. Would you like we men to wear a coat, dress shirt, tie, slacks and go WITHOUT socks?! Come on!

Donald of MA 9:24AM March 23, 2011

So, to the "please men" person. I do like wearing them. I am a married man that wears tights under my pants in the winter and pantyhose for the fall and spring. They are much more comfortable them wearing socks. The right ones are really soft and make your legs glide. I am jealous that I cannot wear them openly with some sort of male attire. You should consider yourself lucky that in this day and age with the equality battles everywhere that there is still something that is totally reserved for women. It seems like every piece of male clothing can be worn by both sexes. Bra and women's panties DONT make sense for a guy since they serve an actual purpose for women only. But pantyhose is and should be quite universal. So, stop complaining about wearing something that not all of us are not so fortunate to wear.

TJE of MA 9:18AM November 02, 2010

Please men, Pantyhose are uncomfortable and inhibit blood flow to the brain..so they make you dumber. You wear them! Honestly try them out for a few days...you opinion will change. LOL

Rain jordan of CA 6:30PM October 16, 2010