Pantyhose Review - Ambra Killer Figure Waist Cincher

This is one pantyhose that can reduce the size of your waist.

This is a sheer pantyhose (15den) with adjustable waist cincher that can be positioned where it is needed most. It is waistband free for ultimate comfort, which I agree - no binding from the waistband.

The pantyhose is soft and smooth to the touch when taken out from the packaging. The waist cincher part really works. I actually had 1 inch off the waist after putting on this pair of pantyhose. Sizing is quite accurate according to the size chart.

If you are looking for a waist cincher pantyhose, rather than a control top pantyhose, give this pantyhose a try. Can be purchased from the link below:

http://singapore.zodee.com/hosiery/ambra/killer-figure/killer-figure-waist-cincher/?categoryid=1145

Only down side is that this pantyhose is really thin (15den), great care is needed to put it on.

Pantyhose Review - Voodoo Body Control Matte Firm Control

Bought these from www.zodee.com. The online purchase experience was good. Customer service was very responsive.

Product: Voodoo - Body Control - Matte Firm Body Control
Sheerness: 15 Denier
Colour: Jabou (kind of like suntan or bronze)
Panty type: Control Top
Toes: Sheer toes
Size ordered: Tall (or Large)

Packaging of the pantyhose was as what was seen on their website. Pantyhose is very soft to the touch and smooth. Being a 15den pantyhose, it is quite delicate. Length of the pantyhose fits quite well for someone who is 6 feet tall. No need to over stretch the hose to get the crotch in place.

Putting on the hose requires delicate hands due to the sheerness of the hose. Once the hose is on, legs look and feels smooth. The matte finish of the legs meant that the hose was quite invisible on my legs as my skintone is a little tanned.

At first glance, the control top panty seems a little small to fit, but it was easy to put on. The control top panty provides firm shaping (not gripping) for the tummy, hips and thighs. The waist band is about 1 inch wide and is soft and does not bind. Waistband is very comfy. Depending on how high you pull the waist band to, it may roll down slightly. However, that is not an issue for me since I have gotten used to slight rolling down of all pantyhose's waistbands.

Overall, the fit is good, the control top works great and does not squeeze the air out of you. Only downside is that it does take much effort to make a small hole in the legs due to the sheerness of the hose. Any roughness in your hands/fingers could easily put a hole in the legs of the hose. So wear with great care.

Pantyhose with crop cargo bermudas

I was going to the movies with my family (wife and kids) on Boxing Day (26 Dec). We were going to watch the movie Yes Man and I had earlier during the day bought tickets at GV Grand (Great World City). I decided to wear my crop cargo bermudas. To get some warmth for my legs, I decided to wear my Hanes Smooth Illusions Go Figure Pantyhose Energizing Leg
in Barely There colour under my bermudas.

It was the first time I had worn pantyhose with bermudas to a shopping centre, which was crowded, since it was a Friday. I would usually wear pantyhose with bermudas to the cinema near my home. It was a good experience. There were no stares or comments.

Upon getting to the cinema, as usual, I would queue to get the popcorn and drinks. The counters were brightly lit and I am sure that my pantyhose wold shine under that sort of lighting. But I did not noticed anyone staring at me or my legs. (I did make an effort to look behind me occasionally). After purchasing the popcorn/drinks, we had to wait outside for the attendants to start admitting the cinema-goers. After standing under bright lights for about 10 mins, we can finally start to go into the cinema. What a relief!!

The movie ended at about 11.30pm and with the car parked at the basement, it was queueing time again for the lift at a brightly lit lift lobby. it was darn crowded, and we had to wait like 10 to 15mins before we could get into the lift. All that time, I was standing there carrying my sleepy kid in my arms. I can safely say that my pantyhosed legs were shining under those bright lights of the lift lobby. I did noticed a man standing about 2 metres behind me look down at my feet ... not sure if he saw my pantyhose, but there was no 2nd look from him. I was quite nervous when he looked down at my feet at that time. Once in the lift, nothing else matters as we just want to get to our car quickly and drive home.

All in all, it was a great movie. The pantyhose experience was fun and a non-event. Hope to do more of such outing. It could help get the public get used to seeing men wearing pantyhose.

Urban Male - Pantyhose and Mirdles

There was an article on the Straits Times Urban Section (dated 19 Dec 2009) on the topic of "Men shape up with Mirdles" . I read the article with much interest.

The trend seems to be moving towards men being more conscious of how their own body look. It used to be that the ladies are more conscious of how their body look. But hey ... the men have started to be more conscious. In view of this trend, undergarments manufacturers have taken initiatives to introduce body shaping undergarments for men into the market. " Undergarments that help women cut a better silhouette have crossed into men's clothing department, including girdles for men known as mirdles" read a paragraph from the article.

In recent years, men clutching "man bags" are a common sight in hip urban centres. Even eyeliners for men - guyliners - has found a following. Now, popping up in men's clothing departments are body-sculpting undergarments. Perhaps one day, we will find a Wacoal or some other brands with body sculpting/shaping undergarments in men's department in Singapore. Perhaps in Robinsons or even lingerie boutiques?

Equmen willstart selling a body-slimming Core Precision Undershirt designed to squeeze inches off a man's beer belly and improve his posture. Spanx (famous for their body shaping pantyhoses) is planning a collection for men probably in 2009.

Men are also purchasing hosiery for themselves and are looking for hosiery styles that help them with improving circulation (to relieve leg fatigue, prevent DVT), or men simply like the look and feel of the shiny pantyhose. Luxelegwear carries about 13 different styles of hosiery for men.

It was a very impartial article, no making fun of men wearing bodyshaping undergarments or pantyhose. Just plain facts showing that fashion trend is gearing up for men wearing mirdles and pantyhose.

In time to come, we could see more men wearing pantyhose with shorts/bermudas in public.

Pantyhose - Legwear Fashion Trends for Winter

This fall and winter season, the nude leg is no more the in thing, at least to me. Update your wardrobe with new legwear (pantyhoses) and all the advantages of slimming shapewear (shaping or control-top pantyhoses).

Patterned tights are hot:

Luxe textures and patterns add interest to the legs and an edge to any plain outfit. Small patterns gives a more slimming effect on the legs, such as a classic chevron pattern to more eye-catching styles in open lacy or fishnet weaves. Try Solidea Diamond Jacquard-pattern Compression Tights - Black - S-M-L-XL . You will like the leg support this tights will provide.

Colored tights:

Don't just stick to the traditional black coloured tights. Bold colours bring out the fashion-forward trendsetter in all of us. Show off your legs in rich reds, cobalt blues or purples. For more of a toned-down result, try tights in shades of charcoal, wine and dark blue.

Footless tights:

Celebrities like Kate Hudson and Rihanna have been seen sporting these "under-the-heel" looks that can easily be tucked into shoes or boots. You may even adjust the leg band, placing anywhere between the ankle and the knee. Try Hue Women's Footless Control Top Tight .

Knit legwear:

Pull on a pair of sweater knit leggings under denim skirts or casual dresses. Now, you have an extra layer of warmth for cooler days and nights. You don't have to get your legs all frozen when wearing skirts/dresses in the cold weather.

High-waist / Shaping / Control-top tights:

Cover up those lumps and bumps with a pair of figure-firming tights in order to smooth hips, thighs, stomach and rear. Layered under belted jackets, pencil skirts and dresses, the end result is an hourglass shape. Try Spanx Tight End Tights High Waisted Body Shaping Tights . These are great for achieving the hourglass figure.

So what are you waiting for ... go get yourselves some opaque pantyhoses for this winter season and show off some legs.

Trip to Hong Kong - lots of people in pantyhose / legwear

I have recently travelled to Hong Kong. I, of course, was wearing support pantyhose on the flight to Hong Kong. Legs felt energetic all the time. The weather in Hong Kong was cooling, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 18 degrees celsius. Great temperature for wearing pantyhose.

Fashion in Hong Kong during this time has started to switch to winter wear and that means a lot of the ladies have also started to wear their opaque pantyhoses, skirts and with knee length boots as well. Very fashionable. The colour of pantyhose worn ranged from the usual traditional black to bright colours like purple and red.

In Hong Kong, I usually walk a lot and that makes wearing support pantyhose a very sensible thing to do under my pants. The hose kept my legs feeling energised and also help to provide warmth in the colder weather. There was on day which I went out with my support hose, and boy did I regret that. My legs were killing me at the end of the day.

I did some sightseeing this time. Went to Ngong Ping 360 where I took a 25mins cable car ride to the top to see the giant statue of Buddha. The cable car ride offers great view of the surroundings in Lantau Island. Very breath-taking. Also went up Victoria Peak with some friends and it was a very cold night, but my legs are kept warm by the hose. View of Hong Kong from the Peak was very nice.

When in Hong Kong, shopping is always on the itinery. Hosiery shopping was definitely on the timetable. I got very friendly assistance in choosing my hose from the salespersons, who offered opinions on colour and sizes. No weird stares as well. Guess the people there are used to seeing guys buying pantyhose (probably they assumed I was buying for my wife). They even showed me samples for me to touch the texture of the different hose.

Overall, my stay in Hong Kong was very enjoyable and the pace was just nice. No rushing to get from place to place. Would definitely go back there again.