Hosiery Hysteria

This chapter captures the chaos at a hosiery shop where 40,000 women lined up for a limited number of pantyhose, leading to humorous and tense confrontations. Amidst fainting and hair-pulling fights, societal reflections emerge regarding women's experiences and the absurdities of public scrutiny. It also addresses the historical context of women's hosiery and the legacy of inventor Wallace Hume Carothers, intertwining fashion with discussions of mental health.