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Hey Pam, I see you are not seeing the entire picture here with men wearing hosiery. It's just like the Mr. Newman has said in this comment section.

Men wear for all kinds of reasons...circulation, warmth, or even for fashion.

I can honestly say that I have to wear medical compression stockings (thigh-high/waist-high) from multiple blood clots in my legs and in the abdominal region. If I don't wear my hose, my legs tend to swell and become balloons. -Not a pretty sight.

And it's just like Mr. Newman has said also, I don't feel the need to hide them with pants either...especially since medical hose can tend to get a little hot in the summer time.

Now think about this for a second. If you say that you definitely would not like your husband/sons wearing these, and then if something happens to where they are stuck in the situation where I'm at now, would you support them or would you bail on them for a irrelevant piece of clothing such as pantyhose/tights/medical stockings? -Which by the way was once a male's garment centuries ago. -Also a little note, I am 24 years old and was diagnosed 2 years ago. I was told by MULTIPLE hematologists that I have to wear my waist high compression stockings no matter what. -DVT's and venous inefficiencies can affect people of all ages and genders.

Before some people even think about the situation when they see a man wearing hosiery, they tend to have a revolting reaction. Others automatically think that I am some weirdo going about my business. Some do not care what I wear. People who are even more concerned will ask why I am wearing them. What I have noticed is that whenever I tell my story to people who ask why I am wearing such an article of clothing, I get the same EXACT reaction after my explanation! Most are taken aback and switch tones and go on to say that if its for a medical condition, they would support the fact that I should be wearing such a garment. HOWEVER, I have come across very few open minded people before such an explanation can occur. It is kind of the same reaction that you have expressed to us here in this article.

Now, yes I wear for medical reasons, but that still leaves out the other men who wear for other reasons. But does it even matter explaining this now? The way I see it, is that if you don't support men wearing medical compression hosiery, then you sure wouldn't be able to support men wearing for other reasons. For instance, if you see a man walking down the sidewalk wearing pantyhose/tights/compression stockings in shorts, you wouldn't be able to tell whether he is wearing for medical reasons, fashion (maybe if it had patterns, like these Emilio tights), or warmth. You would still have that same mindset that you "disapprove" of such an article of clothing. -Something what we like to call "closed mindedness."

Pam, I ask you to ponder what I have said for a moment. A man shouldn't have to have a reason to wear hosiery. Nor should you question why a man would want to wear them. We all have our reasons for wearing. If you feel like we here have not addressed to you a relevant justification on why a man would wear such a piece of clothing, then I would be happy to direct you to a more informative website such as Steve's blog, the Legwear as a Unisex Fashion forum, and the DVT forum (where men and women like me who wear this type of clothing daily).

Thanks

You think it's payback? It’s obvious that you are very biased and bigoted. Laughing at such an idea it not very professional either as you are a member of the media. Many men take pride in fashion and some don't, same can be said for women. Today’s society has become to intolerant and you wonder why there is bullying is schools. I for one do proudly wear tights of all colors and DEN. Men have legs too! Pantyhose have health benefits and are very comfortable. Comfort4men a company out of Germany manufacturer a garment made to fit the male anatomy. Why should women be the only benefactors of tights? If you do a history search you will find that men actually wore tights long before women. It’s time we men embrace the fashion trend again. What’s wrong with drawing attention to the legs? Pantyhose make legs look sexy. Men should not feel shamed...men will not become feminine, grow a vagina or be labeled a cross dresser as tights are a unisex garment! The Eastern world has embraced the fashion, its time Western society follow suit. Why are we so DAMN conservative!? Women have fought hard for equal rights now it’s only fair that men do as well. Society wasn't as quick to embrace change when women decided to wear pants and look how that turned out. Women wear sweaters, ball caps, sneakers...clothing traditionally men's yet we don't think anything of it...its only when men start wearing something thought of as feminine that society is quick to fault. I'm not suggesting that men start wearing skirts and dresses because those are meant to shape the female body but as for pantyhose they fit legs of any shape & size. I find perplexing that we have trivialized such a topic. Let’s just except it and move on. Fashion is always changing anyways and I believe men should take more interest into their appearance. Ok so I have read that if women find their man wearing tights they would either A) dump them, B) Divorce them or C) laugh hysterically at them. All I can say is WTF. Ok then...every time I see a woman in pants or a power suit I will be rolling on the floor laughing...women should go back to wearing dresses and skirts only if they are going to be that intolerable about this...let’s take away the privilege of wearing whatever they feel like, I think it only fair if men cant. Women do whatever they want, so can men. We don't need a woman's permission as we are not your possession and vice versa.
Pam next time do your research into a subject before reporting on it. Men were the first to wear tights and have been wearing them for centuries it was only till the early 1950's that women picked up the trend. Don't insult men's intelligence asking them why they want to wear a garment that clearly has many benefits aside from being fashionable. Not all women enjoy wear pantyhose. If you find them uncomfortable perhaps you haven't found the perfect fitting pair but don't spoil the party for men just because you don't like them. As for your children I pity them because they will be raised as intolerable as you. Do we really have to segregate society between genders as much as they already have become. The GLBT people have fought hard to gain acceptance why is such a trivial topic...men have legs too!!! And why shouldn't we show them off. I for one am tired of wearing bulky, lengthy dark ugly clothing. I dislike ties, pant suits and sport coats.