I whined
mentioned on my blog that I used to hoard my solution to chub-rub: the "
Slimming Skirt Liner" from Comfort Choice, which are basically the top from control-top pantyhose, and not "slimming" in any way unless you sized down. They were kinda perfect -- super super lightweight and breathable, didn't show under clothes, no "swamp ass" or
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Opaque means you can't see through them... but it sounds like to be tights they would be more transparent?
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i think most non-language- & grammar-policing people understand what it means when the word "opaque" is used to describe hosiery. in fact, it's pretty common.
i guess you tried to be snarky... and failed? but if you are truly serious and don't understand what is meant by a pair of tights being opaque, please either send me a message to my LJ, or try Google.
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In my experience, leggings are made from a jersey-like fabric, which is what makes them acceptable to wear as pants. tights, on the other hand, are like a thicker version of pantyhose and are generally considered to be opaque.
these shorts, then, are like a pair of opaque black tights.
i really can't give any more detail than this, as this discussion about what constitutes "opaque" is giving me a headache. i thought, and still believe, the term universal in terms of hosiery.
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