Because, most women, who worked for a living, legs were white as snow, never out in the sun to tan. Plus, if you had hair nubs from not shaving daily, they hid it. Nylons and support hose make a Lady’s legs look ‘refined’.
I’m actually applaud, seeing a woman without nylons. Scruffy leg hair, uneven structure, etc.
Ladies used to take pride in their appearance.
Not anymore. Absolutely no thought to what they appear to be.
My 94 y.o. MIL, showers, does her hair, puts on her makeup, dresses like she’s going out, puts in her contact lenses, & hearing aids, & if she wears a skirt or dress, nylons, every.single.day. Classic and beautiful, always.
If I’m going to a Chamber meeting, monthly, it’s nylons under my skirt. 80% of our members are older than 70, some are actually close to 100. Beautiful Ladies, classy and respectable.
Home, doing yard work, cleaning house, I don’t want to ruin my nylons.
To be clear, nylons really do make a Lady’s legs look nice.