Compression hose often come in colors from the "boring" palette of navy, black, white, and taupe. Support socks might be recommended for anyone with poor circulation, from older people to pregnant women to those recovering from surgery to diabetics. The compression improves blood flow, prevents moderate leg swelling, and relieves and rejeuvenates tired or aching legs and calves. They are sometimes also used in sports and can be a great help on the golf course where long walks and periods of standing can lead to fatigue.
But for too long these vital wardrobe items have been treated as strictly functional items, and not as potential fashion accessories.
Thankfully, the new styles of compression socks are vivid and fun and come in every shade of the rainbow, from an audacious bright orange to a hot neon pink. The highly-popular Jobst support socks are also available in sheer and sexy styles.You won't want to hide them under a long skirt or pants! Show off your well-supported legs in a short skirt or shorts and strut down the sidewalk (or even just at home) with pizzazz.
Support and compression hose are now even available in fishnet and lace. These are not your grandma's support stockings!
