On "N-Day", 1935, nylon leg coverings debuted into shops. They cost an exorbitant $250 (and during the Great Depression!), but still sold a historic 4,000 pairs the first day. Those that couldn't afford the coveted look took to staining their legs with coffee grounds and drawing that sexy back seam on with brown eyeliner. In 1941, nylon was still outrageously expensive, but it had been recognized by the military as a highly tear-resistant material. After an unprecedented fundraising campaign in which thousands of women sacrificed their beloved stockings. The material collected was very useful in Pearl Harbor. In 1955, technology for the production of stretchy pantyhose was developed, rendering the erotic back seam unnecessary. Since 1965, tights have been a popular choice for the mass markets. They fit well and are also sensuous, but are far more wearable than their sheer nylon sisters. In the world of sex shops and kink gear, however, you will find all of the most artistic versions. Including waterproof versions for those who like watersports. More on the lusciousness of our legs here: Women's Lingerie, Sock Fetish, Footwear
The legs tend to get attention from both genders. Both men and women have shown a greater attraction to longer legs in studies, which has spawned all kinds of fashion innovations to accentuate and elongate the legs. In previous centuries, wealthy men commonly wore shoes with raised heels. Nowadays, everything from Spanx leggings and tights to seamed stockings and sparkly pantyhose are available to accentuate the legs. Too give an illusion of longer legs there are also high heels and tall boots as go-to tools. One pernicious myth that has emerged in recent digital trends is the "thigh gap", which is the fetishization of extremely thin thighs. Despite the claims of body-shaming and pro-anorexia sites, a gap at the top of the thighs is entirely determined by the shape of the hips, and has nothing to do with diet or fitness. More on the parts we use to lure one another in: Eyes, Feet, Butts