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Buy less with reversible tights

by Anne Metz (Subscribe to Anne Metz's posts)
Posted Jan 4th 2007 at 9:04AM  
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In my closet, I have an overflowing drawer filled with tights I haven't worn in years. I hold onto them because you never know when you REALLY might want to wear those hot pink tights again. (Hey, in 2003, pink tights were all over the place and I dare say that by 2010 they will be back in style.)

But to be honest, all a woman really needs is a pair of black tights and a pair of brown tights. Thanks to the hosiery wunderkinds over at Spanx (the butt-busting, gut-sucking hosiery celebrities swear by) you can have both colors in one pair of reversible tights! One side is black, one side is brown, but both sides are guaranteed to make a better version of you! Two-timin' reversible tights are available at spanx.com.
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david, 1-10-2007, 6:25AM

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david

How disgusting! The guy that invented these things should have never lived. Now women have even more reasons to wear them. What is wrong with the natural shape of a woman's body? Stockings are so much more attractive.

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tracy, 1-10-2007, 6:57AM

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David obviously hasnt really thought about that question he asked..."whats wrong with the natural shape of a woman?" well....how many men or women do you know who sit around daydreaming about how sexy that cottage cheese on the back of a womans thighs is?
now for reality check....obviously they can not change her entire shape...but they can flatten or smooth small areas and imperfections....and fyi "stockings" are sold that do pretty much the same thing!

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Deborah, 1-10-2007, 8:14AM

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David:

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laura, 1-10-2007, 8:23AM

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I think it's pretty obvious that David has also never worn a skirt in the winter! Tights keep our legs warm in the winter, and that is their main purpose. Colors, patterns, etc are just to make them look a little more attractive.

And believe it or not, women don't have to be "on" for men 24 hours a day. It's okay for us to dress more for function sometimes!



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james, 1-10-2007, 10:25AM

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Gross! A woman's natural leg is always sexier.
And- I have to say the "cottage cheese" is often inevitable as I've learned of a spouse of one who's had 4 babies but still tkes good care with diet and exercise. It actually is sexy to me- it symbols the really hard work my spouse has done to give me my 4 blessings- love and sacrifice like that is *very* sexy.

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Becky McCune, 1-10-2007, 10:31AM

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WOW.....a man came up with this idea, didn't he, becaue "blonde is at attitude NOT a color. My thought is ..if you snags one or the other color....you loose two pair of tights NOT just one pair...increaseing the price times two.....well, that's the ANSWER....it will COST MORE for whatever company that came up with this 'BRIGHT' idea. So go back to your corner office without any windows and ask for a raise ! ! !

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GABBY, 1-10-2007, 10:50AM

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The reversible tights would come in handy. Your going to a wedding and youve gained some pounds well you gotta look good in pictures. and the reversible is a must, you dont have to have tights coming out of yopur ears.

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Cheryl Jonson, 1-10-2007, 11:07AM

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This company was started and owned by a woman. BTW, I think its a great idea.

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Nia, 1-10-2007, 11:35AM

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Nia

I think these style hints are getting more helpful & realistic. Sorry to David - it would be so nice if more men thought the way he did but the world that we live in makes most of us feel uncomfortable to leave the house without some bulges smoothed out first.

I bounce between a size 4 - size 6 and nothing kills me more than to spend a good chunk of my hard-earned money on a new dress only to be brought down by the extra roll on my hips showing. If a pair of tights can do the trick (and they've been fashionable again since last season), I say go for it.

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Stacie, 1-11-2007, 8:21AM

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I think it is a great idea. Plus Spanx makes a nice pair of hosiery.

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lori, 1-10-2007, 11:56AM

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lori

GREAT IDEA!!

CHECK IT OUT::

I SELL LIP COLOR THAT DOES NOT COME OFF UNTIL YOU TAKE IT OFF!!

WWW.LALALIPS.COM

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Helia, 1-10-2007, 12:58PM

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David--wearing tights help keep THIS woman warm in the winter--LOL I'm not wearing them to look attractive to you or anyone else! Trust me, they're not disgusting. Sara Blakely, who started the company, is a genius. And I agree that there is nothing wrong with the "natural" shape of a woman's body--I think every woman looks pretty good naked (whatever shape said shapely woman happens to be in); however, we tend to look better in our clothes when our butts et al are encased in a little spandex.

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C Walton, 1-10-2007, 12:36PM

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C Walton

These thights cost $32.00! Couldn't you buy several pair of each color for that price?

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Angie, 1-10-2007, 3:15PM

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Angie

You have one lucky wife James!!

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