pantyhose/socks

elkpark · May 19, 2009

While I haven't done floor nursing in "whites" in a long time, when I did I always wore firm support pantyhose (white) under my uniforms (inc. pants). It makes a big difference by the end of the shift! I did not wear socks over the hose -- I didn't see any problem with the hose showing. Why would that be a problem?

cat-cat · May 19, 2009

My mom told me, the cotton fabric of white tennis socks between shoe and pants creates a much more modest look than the sheer nylon of pantyhose. Thats why she accustomed to use a pair of cotton socks for coverage whenever she wears pantyhose under pants. I assumed this habit years ago. Do you think nylon pantyhose is modest as well?

elkpark · May 19, 2009

Well, in the first place, my white firm-support pantyhose weren't particularly "sheer" -- they were nearly opaque, and, in the second place, I don't see it as any less "modest" than wearing hose with a dress or slacks outside of work. Particularly with pants -- I think it's been quite a while since showing your ankles was considered racy! :)

cat-cat · Mar 21, 2011

i asked my mom about that. she said, that sheer nylon stockings around the ankles could attract some men's views a little too much. so it's just a question of feeling completely dressed for her to cover her pantyhose by pulling some white tennis socks over them. she likes the "no-pantyhose-look" that give the tennis socks to her !

al586 · Mar 26, 2011

I agree with your mother! I always wear light support hose & socks under my scrubs. Not only does it provide coverage when wearing light scrub pants, but it helps cut down friction between shoes and skin. For example, many soldiers & hikers wear two pairs of socks to cut down on boot/foot friction to prevent blisters on the feet. The friction is contained between the two layers of socks, or, in our case, pantyhose and socks. And the extra support doesn't hurt! It cuts down on fatigue & varicose veins.