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Make Like Michelle Obama and Ditch the Pantyhose

by Jessica B. Matlin (Subscribe to Jessica B. Matlin's posts)
Posted May 16th 2009 at 10:00AM  
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Photo by Christof Stache, AP

I thought Michelle Obama made one giant leap for womankind when she ragged on pantyhose on "The View" last year -- "[They're] inconvenient!" she said -- but this spring, others would beg to disagree.

At DoubleX.com, one female columnist makes the valid point that while going bare-legged may be liberating, the preparation it can entail -- waxing, exfoliating, cellulite-busting and self-tanning -- is hardly a free-wheeling alternative.

I'm not so sure. You can stretch out any beautifying routine to Kimora Lee-esque proportions, or you can do a rush job. I suggest aiming for somewhere in the middle, like taking a few careful minutes to apply these incredible leg enhancing products.


Rio Blush City Gel Firming Leg Gel. A makeup artist for "Sex and the City: The Movie," Kyra Panchenko spent 45 minutes every day whipping up a crazy concoction of bronzer, cellulite cream and lotion to apply to Kim Cattrall's immaculate bod. Lucky for us, the formula now comes in a tube. Stay tuned for the colorless (yet still glow-y) version. (A personal request by Panchenko's client, Uma Thurman.) $48

Per-fékt Body Perfection Gel. Think of this gel as a tinted moisturizer for your body. It smooths the skin with shea butter, ceramides and hyaluronic filling spheres, while imparting a hint of shimmery color that instantly evens out skin tone. $48

Photo courtesy of ModelCo

DiorSkin Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup SPF 25. Put makeup on your legs? Don't knock it 'til you try it. To make veins less noticeable, my colleague mixes moisturizer with this long-wearing foundation (in a shade two shades darker than what she wears on her face). "It stays put!" she says. $44

MAC Face and Body Foundation. During Fashion Week, makeup artists live on this stuff. Probably because it's water-resistant, so it can survive the sweaty backstage atmosphere, which is hotter and stickier than any summer I've lived through. $32

ModelCo Bronze Airbrush Sun. If the suspense of waiting for your questionably-applied self-tanner to develop is too much to bear (p.s., I totally relate), then use this sheer bronzing mist. You'll even out your skin tone and look a little leaner, too -- if you're into that sort of thing. $32
If you're lucky enough to have both time and cash to spare, you might want to try out Smooth Shapes, the hot new anti-cellulite treatment that promises smoother, firmer-looking legs. A series of eight treatments is recommended, but some women have felt more body confident after just one. Celebs are all over it, of course.
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Carter, 5-16-2009, 1:11PM

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Carter

Ladies if you have a shopping problem then check out http://karmaloop.com and use this rep code: CE23471. I call this the recession code because it gets you 20% off your first purchase and 10% after that each time you shop.

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Donna From Philly, 5-17-2009, 6:34PM

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Donna From Philly

I don't know what all the hate with wearing Pantyhose. I wear them everyday no matter what the weather is Hot or cold. Pantyhose have come a long way since the 60, 70, and even 80's and they are much more comfortable to wear. I wear the higher end hose, and they don't run as easy, and are more comfortable today then in the 70's & 80's with the new fibers.
Think of hose as make-up for the legs. If you take a 10 - 30 minutes in the morning to makeup your face and do your hair, and pick an outfit, then why not take an extra 5 minutes to makeup your legs.
I know I get lots of compliments for men, and from some woman on how nice my legs look.
To prove my point I went to the local mall with my husband (who loves to see me and other lady in hose) and walked through with skirt and bare legs, and not one person made a remark or gave me a second look. The next day we went back to the same mall, and this time I had Tan color silky hose on, and a skirt, (I wear shorts with hose as well) and my husband walked a few steps back, and men kept doing double takes my husband told me. On guy turned to get another look at me, and the girl he was with smacked him. When we went to the food court, 2 different guys came up and asked for my name and phone #. Now you tell me ladies, what was the reason for the 2 different reactions? ANSWER- Men like to see ladies made up, and they love to see hose on them. Most men are afraid to tell there girlfriends or wives about this. So I say find a brand of hose you like the feel and fit, and start showing your legs in hose. Hollywood is starting to wear hose again, and they are showing up on runways as well.

Katie Perry From I Kissed a Girl is one of the Younger Girls that are embracing Hose wearing. Lady GAGA also wear PH all the time.

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Kristin, 5-18-2009, 1:13AM

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In the winter I love me some tights. In warmer weather I have been known to rock some fishnets. But slap on a little self tanner and I think bare legs are HOT!
http://bonbonrose9.blogspot.com/

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Jannette, 5-23-2009, 12:06PM

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Jannette

LEAVE FIRST LADY ALONE

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Marilyn, 5-24-2009, 2:38PM

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Marilyn

That is such a racist remake Peter. I will have you know that a lot of White Woman are not wearing panty house in the winter or summer. I work in a Law Firm and a lot of Woman Attorneys don't wear panty house. So don't make it seem like only poor blacks are doing this. Why not feel free in the Summer.

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steffie, 5-24-2009, 10:21PM

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steffie

It amazes me that so many of you all are hating on Michelle. I think the real problem here is that her husband beat out a WHITE MAN to get his title. I mean people you are stuck with him for 4 years and for all you haters i hope its 8. Get over it already. He is here to stay and not going anywhere. And Michelle is doing her thing because if you hated her so much you would not even comment. HATERS!!!!!!!! Try getting yourself or your mate an education so that you can make something of yourself and stop hating on these people.

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Helen, 7-21-2009, 10:39PM

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I think anyone in the public eye, should dress comfortably, but, with a taste of elegancy. Michelle Obama has the worst taste of any first lady I have ever known, and, believe me, I have known a lot of them. Bare legs just don't make it, and, to think that anyone could compare her with Jackie Kennedy, is the most outrageous thing I have ever heard. She just doesn't make it. Sorry she can't find panty hose to fit, what is wrong with a garter belt, and, regular hose? When I was young, panty hose was never heard of.

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sherrick, 7-30-2009, 5:37AM

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Wookies don't wear pantyhose.

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brian, 9-07-2010, 5:40AM

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brian

You women have it so good...Quit complaining and wear pantyhose every single day and enjoy the look and feel

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