I wasn't always such a fan of skirts and dresses. They're so much work, you know. What with the pantyhose and the getting in and out of cars without flashing your coochie to the world. But ever since I started working from home, I have gone bonkers for the dress.

Let's face it. I could spend all day in unwashed footie pajamas with cheese sauce drying on my chin, and no one would know. So when I go out - out anywhere, it doesn't matter, just out, for the love of God - I am as likely as not to go for the girly. Frankly, it's astonishing I haven't started putting on ball gowns and tiaras.

My husband is thrilled. He has always been a big fan of the skirt. But now that this dress-wearing pattern seems set, he's ready to branch out. He's making his feelings known. It went something like this:

Re: Stockings
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Dear Wife:

It has come to my attention that your hosiery leaves something to be desired. Please replace with some of those over-the-knee sexy sock-like things.

Thank you,
Husband

p.s. I have been a very naughty boy.

And let me tell you, I had no idea what I was in for. Have you been to one of those websites that specialize in stockings? The options are endless. I'm going to need more skirts.

They have these, which is what my dear husband meant. But also these. And why don't I own these?

It's a whole new world.