Nylon Stockings Perfect For Every Occasion

Nylon stockings are an essential requirement for every modern woman’s wardrobe. A staple ingredient if you like. They are perfect for social occasions and business dressing. Women who want to look smart for business say they love to wear stockings and dresses even more than they like their power suits. Imagine that!

Here is a brief guide to the types of stockings available in the marketplace today:

Opaque:
Popularized in the 1940s, opaque nylons are considered something of a classic. Opaque stockings are made from a heavier type of nylon material, which does not readily allow light to pass through it, hence the name. Opaque stockings come with either a silk or matte surface and are ideal with casual wear.

Business Sheer:
Made from stretchable, high-quality nylon, ‘business sheer’ is aptly named because it’s favoured by women in the work place. It’s designed for a clingy fit that remains in place however much walking you do during the day. As well as providing optimum fit and comfort, business sheer stockings are lightweight and attractive, providing an elegant, polished look that really is “the business”.

Run Resistant:
As the name suggests, these stockings do not easily run or tear, making them the favourites of many women. This functional type of hosiery is made from sturdy nylon fibers that are friction-resistant. Run resistant stockings are great for everyday use or leisure wear.

Ultra Sheer:
Designed to emphasize your natural skin tone, these stockings are made from ultra-fine nylon. Ultra sheers are ideal accompaniments to party wear and are extremely fashionable. The only downside is that the fine nylon fibers are vulnerable to tears, so you need to take extra care when wearing them.

Silky Sheer:
Fine silk fibers combine with lycra to create a slinky appearance that is just right for formal occasions teamed with a smart dress. As with ultra sheer stockings care must be taken not to scratch or rip the fabric.

Shimmer Stockings:
Pure nylon fibers are blended together to reflect the light as it falls upon your legs. Shimmer stockings are great for smart-casual and formal occasions, in addition they provide a particularly flattering shapely look to legs which is bound to attract compliments.

With so many different types of stockings to choose from, you’re bound to find something that’s just right for the tone and occasion.

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Stockings v Tights Which do you buy?

Most would agree that stockings and tights serve two functions: practicality and showing off a pair of legs to the best advantage. But which of the two options above does the job best?

Practicality: There is no denying that tights are generally more hard-wearing and keep you warmer during the winter months. They are also easy and quick to put on, whereas to the uninitiated attaching stockings to a suspender belt can be a rather fiddly and frustrating task.

Comfort: With their elasticated waists tights can be relatively comfortable on the stomach – but after a particularly big meal they can tend to dig in a little! By contrast, suspender belts are surprisingly comfortable and give you room to breathe. The only exception is for pregnant women, where a suspender belt is really not a very practical option!

Hygiene: Whilst it is good to have that extra layer of fabric that tights can provide during the winter months, in summer it is far more preferable to wear stockings and suspenders as, not to put too fine a point on it, it gives your skin room to breathe and prevents sweating. Sometimes, regardless of how hot the day is, you just have to have your legs covered up under a skirt but every woman knows the discomfort of walking around all day in a sweaty pair of tights.

Sexiness: There is no getting away from it – stockings and suspenders are inextricably linked in our minds with allure are forbidden fruit. Maybe it is something to do with the process of taking them on and off, or the overall look, but tights just don’t have the same effect. Particularly as the elasticated waist can often create a rather unattractive ‘muffin-top’ effect. Of course, tights can look alluring under a skirt – particularly if made from a shiny black fabric – but overall, stockings are the clear winner here.

Damage limitation: Sadly, as we all know, when a pair of tights is laddered it must be consigned straight to the duster bag. Most women who regularly wear tights will have been in the embarrassing situation of finding themselves at work or on a night out only to spring a very noticeable ladder. With stockings, you can do a little damage limitation by switching them round so that the snag is not so easily visible. Furthermore, snagging one stocking does not ruin the entire pair, which means less waste of both material and money.

Conclusion:  Surprisingly, although they are considered to be somewhat of an outdated fashion item for everyday use, when the pros and cons are weighed up it seems that stockings win out over tights. Maybe it’s time us ladies threw away some of those old pairs of tights at the bottom of the underwear drawer and invested in a good suspender belt. They’re not just for the bedroom – they’re for life!

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Tights seem to be more popular with women today when it comes to everyday use, whereas stockings are seen as something for more special occasions. However, it might be time to reconsider this viewpoint as there are many ways in which stockings are also far more practical.

Burlesque Has Sent Stockings Sales Through The Roof!

The extraordinary rise in the popularity of burlesque has reputedly sky-rocketed the sales of stockings throughout Europe and the US.

Dubbed “the Queen of Burlesque” by the press, Dita Von Teese is famous the world over for her innovative and stylish burlesque performances and is consistently imitated by many newcomers to the risqué art form. And whether on stage or off, Dita is never seen without her trademark silk stockings!

The “Dita effect”, coupled with the launch of the movie ‘Burlesque’, starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, has been responsible for this latest trend, which has seen some lingerie manufacturers report a rise of 65 per cent in sales of stockings alone. A pretty phenomenal achievement wouldn’t you agree, considering that in recent years stockings sales have been somewhat in the doldrums.

Of course, men have always appreciated the suggestion of women in silk stockings. Stockings have always one of the top choice gifts for Valentine’s, Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries, and now it seems women are catching on to the idea too.

What with the increase in demand, the vintage corset and stockings look is everywhere at the moment. So what are the advantages of buying “vintage” lingerie?

For one thing, vintage garter belts are designed to be worn around the waist, which is a far more comfortable option than modern garter belts, which tend to sit on the hip and move about when you do. They can also twist and pinch, so do not make the ideal companions for extended periods of wear.

Also, vintage has a timeless quality about it – it is something that you will not tire of and will always be in fashion. That makes it a great investment for your wardrobe.

A vintage garter belt teamed with seamed stockings is something of an irresistible combination – so much so that if you drop the odd hint, there’s every likelihood you won’t have to buy it for yourself!

Dita Von Teese, the trained ballerina who went from shop assistant, to fashion buyer, to worldwide burlesque icon, says: “Lingerie is not about seducing men; it’s about embracing womanhood.” She also says: “I love it when you can go about your daily business with the knowledge that you have a little secret of your own underneath."

No arguments there.

It seems that wearing the right lingerie can make any woman feel a million dollars, so why not put some of Dita’s glamorous secrets of success to work for you?

Why We’re All Going Gaga Over Stockings . . . Again!

Katy Perry, Lily Allen, and of course the inimitable Lady Gaga are massive fans of stockings, having recently been photographed wearing them at various high-profile events and concerts.

Can there be any better way to show off your designer stockings than by striking a pose on the red carpet?

Stockings might have taken a back seat in the popularity stakes for a while, but now they’re back in the big time. Stockings are the cool alternative to tights. They’re as great for wearing to the office under skirt suits or dresses during warmer months, as they are to go out partying in. And whatever the A-list celebrities are seen in, the fashion-conscious among us are bound to follow.

And if we want to buy exactly the same stockings as our favourite celeb, well the Internet has made it a cinch, with many lingerie and hosiery websites dedicated to replicating the latest trends and catwalk creations our top celebrities go for.

It may be a throw back from the 1940s and 50s, but stockings have still managed to retain that allure – that air of mystery and seductiveness that makes a woman of any age feel special – that has always been inextricably linked with romance.

Following the Second World War, many women threw away their stockings in favour of tights, which were easier to wash and wear and tended to last longer, so were therefore more practical.

Perhaps what has changed most about the new generation of stockings is the vast array of choices available in the marketplace today. There is now a huge range of stockings available online, from the cheaper end of the market to designer seamed and fishnets. There is an abundance of choice in terms of styles, patterns and deniers – more than at any time previously.
Although stockings may have missed a generation or so, it’s our young people who have been primarily responsible for their resurgence. And long may the trend continue.

When you see the likes of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga cavorting around the stage in a pair of stockings and very little else, it makes you think that stockings really do have a magical quality that can transform us women into sexy superstars – even for those of us with far less performing talent than these particular ladies.

If you’ve got it, flaunt it we say!