In the world of hosiery, there are a lot of choices nowadays. You can wear tights that slip on and cover you from the waist to the toe. You can wear stockings that come to the thigh and are held up by suspender or garter belts, you can wear tights that are crotchless or footless, and there are all sorts of patterns, colours, fabrics, textures. There’s also a great option called hold-ups that serve the purpose of covering the legs without going up to the waist and without requiring something to hold them up. There are some great benefits for hold-ups.
Benefits of Hold-ups include:
- They’re sexy
- They are very easy to wear
- They’re even a good option for those who need to keep the groin area clear.
Sexy – There aren’t many men out there that aren’t attracted to sexy lingerie. The holdup offers the appeal of garter belts without your having to actually wear them. And in terms of your mate’s reaction to your wearing the holdups and an accessibility perspective, there isn’t all that fussing and messing about to get them off as there are with tights — if you know what we mean. Really, they don’t have to come off at all.
Easy to Wear – Slip them on and you’re ready to go. They hold up on their own so there’s no need to fasten them to anything and no need for you to have bulky material at the waist that holds them up. Zero lines from a garter belt. There’s also no messing about when you need to use the restroom, either. Pantyhose coming up and down while trying to keep smooth underwear lines can be a pain. And the more often they come up and down, the greater chance of a snag or a run.
Infections – Traditional tights often have a nylon crotch. Many women who are prone to bacterial infections are told to avoid these as that fabric is infamous for trapping moisture, odour, and bacteria. Hold-ups end well below that area of the body so it’s not a concern.
Hold-ups can also provide you with the support you need for shaping your legs and even for varicose veins. Light support hose doesn’t have to be unattractive. You’ll find a great variety of hold-ups available. Do look for a great brand so you are assured they won’t slip down while you’re walking and land around your ankles as well as to be sure they won’t cut off your circulation at the thigh either.
Sharon Hurley Hall is a freelance writer. She suggests you check out a great selection of holdups from Pamela Mann.