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Wow! Spray-on "silk" stockings!

Feb 17, 2004 7:10AM PST

During WWII we used "leg make-up".

But this one looks like a winner!

Japan's cash registers are being kept busy with sales of the latest wonder product - a spray-on silk stocking that could mean women will never again have to worry about runs in their stockings.

"It's perfect for Japan's summer season, when traditional stockings are too hot. We're selling several hundred bottles a month - people are coming from all over Japan to buy them."

The product is called the Air-Stocking - a fine, silk aerosol spray.[/I}

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3043998.stm

The live story I heard said it would be available in the US later this year.

Angeline
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Re:Wow! Spray-on
Feb 17, 2004 7:58AM PST

During WW2, we used to put leg make- up on as there was no silk available for hosiery. We kind of liked it because in those days the hose had seams going up the back and they were hard to keep straight.Almost sounds rediculous now. And it was messy, if I remember.

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Arrrgh! Seams!
Feb 18, 2004 12:30AM PST

They were a pain!

As I recall, the leg makeup was prone to streak, and on a hot day could rub off.

With regular stocking, we had to wear those awful garter belts. Sad

Panty hose were a boon, if they fit correctly. Being short, I suffered through the time before somebody got the great idea to make them in lengths.

When I moved last year, I donated all of my unopened ones to the Salvation Army. From now on I'm sticking with knee-highs and above the ankle skirts. Happy

But I will try the spray on. Happy

Angeline
click here to email semods4@yahoo.com

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(NT) But can it keep the seams straight?
Feb 18, 2004 1:30AM PST