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So stylish in support tights and sandals So stylish in support tights and sandals
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Thu 31 Aug 2017 19.33 BST
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My mother had severe varicose veins and wore elasticated leggings just like those in your report (Tight fit: muscly men’s love of skinny jeans, G2, 30 August). Since my recent deep vein thrombosis, I have worn support stockings every day and they appear to be the same as those sported by muscly men and male models. I am so pleased to be at the height of fashion. I wonder if these guys wear them with open-toe sandals like I do?Duncan Hannant (age 70)Drinkstone, SuffolkMy mother had severe varicose veins and wore elasticated leggings just like those in your report (Tight fit: muscly men’s love of skinny jeans, G2, 30 August). Since my recent deep vein thrombosis, I have worn support stockings every day and they appear to be the same as those sported by muscly men and male models. I am so pleased to be at the height of fashion. I wonder if these guys wear them with open-toe sandals like I do?Duncan Hannant (age 70)Drinkstone, Suffolk
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