interesting replies, thanks. I think, in reflection, that my first stepmother also influenced me. She wore Vanity Fair nylon briefs-that I wear daily-and in the early 60s wore Vanity Fair girdles-OBG and then later a pantygirdle-and wonderful, wonderful Hanes plain knit stockings in beige tones. There is nothing that can compare to the sensation of a pair of these great stockings on smooth legs-both for the wearer and enjoyer of the sight and sound. I am sure you older gurls can relate to this. She also wore lovely slips-usually VF -with wonderful lace at the hems. Clothing was far more interesting in the early 1960s. best, helen