Panty hose. They are a simple enough garment, but they get a lot of attention and discussion in the world of pageantry. Some people think they are outdated, other people think that they are absolutely necessary in some situations.

Steven Roddy of Pageant Planet and  friend of fourpoints just wrote a blog about panty hose and his opinion is: no way - they show your age and, after all, you don't see celebrities wearing panty hose.

But I have to say, I disagree - even though I adore Steven! 

I thinky panty hose are still an important and modern addition to a professional wardrobe, and I would be disappointed to see a contestant not wear panty house in the interview competition.

Of course, I was raised in a fairly conservative Southern household and covering our legs was a must - something I still do, whether it is with leggings, tights, or panty hose. I don't think that shows my age, necessarily, as I am still fairly young. I just believe that in a professional setting, panty hose add a little bit of polish. And hose have really evolved since I was a little girl even - there are several colors and shades so you can match your skintone. And I even think that tights are appropriate if they are a neutral color that matches your outfit.

And Steven is right - I don't often see celebrities wearing panty hose. Almost never, actually. Panty hose do not photography very well, admittedly, so maybe that is why they don't wear them. But? I'm not a celebrity and I will stick by my beloved hose.

What do you guys think? Amy I hopelessly old fashioned? Are hose a thing of the past? And if they are, how do you keep your legs looking great?