Question:
You can wear them with capris, long skirts, pants, and open-toed shoes/sandals. They're called SPANX, and they actually have a website at www.spanx.com. But don't buy them from there! They're $20 bucks online, and I got a bargain at Off Saks 5th Avenue for $10 a pair. These things are so cool, no panty lines and full support from the tummy on down. And the neat thing is that you can adjust the length of the hose from right below the knee on down to your ankle, and they really stay put! I'll be wearing a pair with my wedding gown and open-toed sandals. They're worth checking out if you can find a deal.

Answer: -We have those at Macys. They come in various lengths from brief all the way down to your ankles. I noticed a big trend in barefoot sandals, so I guess someone who wants their toes poking out and yet wants to wear hose can have that option. -I wouldn't doubt it as it has been also shown to reduce risk of heart disease. I also know exercise is really important (keeps the muscles strong around the veins - better defense than support hose). Not smoking and keeping your weight down is also big. However my doctor told me 'good genetics' is the single best defense just as it is with all cardiovasucular conditions - something you can't control. -Is this support hose like the anti-embolism hose I received while in hospital for operation? It does have small hole cut out in foot in order to take my vital signs. I was planning to wear it under pants in winter time for additional warmth. Would this by all right? -If you recall - the surgical support hose did not cuff the foot. It was open but not tight around the hole. It is designed to aid circulation and reduce the risk of clots. It should work fine for long underwear. It should not cut off circulation as far as I can see. However it may not retain it's stretch as long as you like and might get quite baggy. Support hose is designed for specific tasks - the ones you got at the hospital are designed to apply fairly uniform compression to keep you from developing a clot in your leg during the first two weeks after surgery - if they loose compression after that, who cares, they shouldn't be needed. If you bought serious prescription grade support hose from a hospital supply on the other hand - they are more robust and will keep compression for up to a year - but then they cost about $100 and are specifically made to provide certain amounts of compression in specific areas according to the prescription. The inexpensive support hose you see in grocery stores and department stores is a very week cousin to both types above - they do not have as much initial compression and don't hold it as long - but they aren't designed to do that and cost a fraction of the surgical grade products.