People wear compression or support hosiery for various reasons. According to information from Healthwise on WebMD , compression hosiery improve circulation with graduated compression from the foot up. They are used to prevent blood from pooling in the lower legs and feet, prevent swelling, and provide comfort. They are used to treat conditions like varicose veins, venous skin ulcers, deep vein thrombosis, as well as other problems. Support hosiery is also useful to people who must spend long periods standing or sitting and are recommended for people going on long flights or car trips.

Should experiencing one of these problems prevent someone from looking good and stylish? In the past compression hosiery were limited in color and texture. Today there are more choices than ever, and women/men can still look awesome while wearing compression hosiery. One is not limited to wearing long pants to cover up the hosiery.

RejuvaHealth is a relatively new company offering a variety of fun colors and unique patterns on compression stockings. RejuvaHealth was created specifically to provide fashionable compression leg wear, filling the need that many women had. They offer fascinating choices like Pink Paisley, Purple Paisley, Luxe Lace, or Lavish Leopard, plus many others. They have knee highs, thigh highs, and pantyhose. At this time compression levels available are 15-20mmHg and 20-30mmHg. RejuvaHealth’s facility and devices are registered with the FDA, and the product goes through compression testing. Plus they have an easy to understand website and discussion forum.

Legluxe offers a variety of fashionable women’s graduated compression hosiery. Compression levels range from light (8-12mmHg), mild (12-15mmHg), moderate (15-18mmHg), firm (18-21mmHg), to X-firm (25-32mmHg). Some of their selection includes: X-Firm Support Anti-Cellulite Pantyhose, Moderate Support Microfiber Tights, X-Firm Push Up Tights, and Vanity Opaque Moderate Support Low-rise Pantyhose (available in ten hot colors like orange and a dark pinkish color called bouganville).

Sigvaris has their Soft Opaque line made of advanced microfibers. They are soft and lightweight and have the appearance of leggings. Another promising aspect of the Soft Opaque is their breathability and unique moisture management; the fibers move moisture away from the skin. The Soft Opaque line is available in three lengths, five colors, and in 15-20mmHg and 20-30mmHg.

These are some options available to make compression hosiery a fashion accessory rather than another clinical looking medical device.  Go forth and show off your legs in support hosiery !!!