Sort of hosed
I am a big fan of both shortish skirts and strappy sandals, as I have probably mentioned entirely too often, but I don’t quite get this open-at-the-toe hosiery, despite its construction of some “revolutionary Japanese yarn” that’s supposed to keep you cool, thereby eliminating the major objection to hosiery in the summertime. A commenter noted: “The end of the stocking never coincides with the shape of your shoe, so you end up looking even dorkier than before,” which seems logical to me. Maybe this would make more sense if it were cut off around the ankle, if you happened to own a pair of ankle-strap shoes. Moreover, if we’re to believe some of the advertising these days, there are lots of women who will willingly put a lot of leg on display, but please, please don’t look at their feet; they’re never, ever going to consider wearing something like this. (And a not-so-perfunctory informal survey during this weekend’s wandering about between film screenings didn’t turn up a single person who really ought to wear it.)
Terry »
10 June 2007 · 12:27 pm
I actually own some of these stockings (different, cheaper brand). I wear them with a pair of casual sandals that has a narrow strip between the toes. Regular stockings won’t work with those shoes, and there are some places where bare legs aren’t appropriate, so the hose are a nice compromise.
Mister Snitch! »
10 June 2007 · 2:40 pm
Somehow I think the proliferation of nail salons factors into this.
tioedong »
10 June 2007 · 6:39 pm
They are to wear with sandals or open toed shoes.
Wearing sandals with pantyhose toes peeking out is as geeky as wearing sox with sandals.
And why wear stockings at all? Well, I don’t here in the Philippines, but in Oklahoma, I was on my feet all day, and had to wear support stockings to keep my varicose veins down.
Little Miss Attila »
11 June 2007 · 1:21 am
Sure.
Being a closet liberal, I’m faced with the temptation so see gray areas. To say, “maybe, if the sandal completely covers the junction between the nylons and the bare toes.” But what’s next? – advocating the custom among Japanese tourists of wearing…
Dan B »
11 June 2007 · 3:30 pm
Looks like a guy wearing them in the picture.
CGHill »
11 June 2007 · 6:42 pm
I don’t think Marks and Spencer (whence came this shot) caters particularly to the TV/TS trade.