New Toeless Pantyhose If you like to bare your toes in warm weather but can't live without the support of pantyhose, you're in luck: Manufacturers have just introduced a new line of toeless hose that slip on flip-flop style. To see how well they fit with a variety of summer footwear, volunteers brought their favorite sandals to the Good Housekeeping Institute textiles department. Our tests revealed that toeless hose work well with slides — sandals that have a band at least one inch across the top. But with strappier shoes and thongs, the seam may show — not an attractive look. We also evaluated how natural the hose look against people's skin. Berkshire's Hose Without Toes, a bargain at $6.95 per pair, matched paler feet the best. For tanned or darker skin, Lupo Brazil ($14 to $16) offers the widest range of shades in several styles, including maternity, sculpting (for extra control), and knee-high. Match your hose to your polish — try DKNY hose ($12) in hot pink, coral, or blue. Kath <mzmouser@earthlink.net> ~`* `*' `*' `* `*' `*' *' `*' *' `*' `* `*' *' `*' ~~~