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choosing the right size for your stockings

How to Choose the Right Size Stockings | Vintage vs Modern Sizing Guide

September 11, 2025 / 707 / 0

Finding the right size stockings can make all the difference to both comfort and style. Whether you’re recreating a glamorous 1950s look or slipping into modern hosiery, the fit of your stockings affects how they look, how they feel, and... Continue reading

Choosing the right stockings to pair with your outfit

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Choosing the Right Stockings for your Outfit

September 11, 2025 / 673 / 0

When it comes to vintage style, no accessory transforms an outfit quite like stockings. In the 1950s, women embraced stockings not just as a necessity but as a finishing touch to create elegance, glamour, and femininity. Today, whether you’re recreating... Continue reading

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The Rise of Seamed Stockings in the 1940s

September 4, 2025 / 715 / 0

Few fashion items capture the glamour of the 1940s quite like seamed stockings. With their elegant back seam running the length of the leg, they became more than just a practical garment—they were a symbol of femininity, resilience, and allure... Continue reading

which are better for your health, tights or stockings?

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What are the Health Considerations when Choosing Between Tights & Stockings?

February 12, 2025 / 924 / 1

Following on from our Tights Vs Stockings debate, let’s examine what the health benefits and drawbacks are of both tights and stockings, as this can be an important factor in choosing the right option if you do have any health... Continue reading

tights versus stockings, the great debate

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Tights vs. Stockings: The Ultimate Debate on Style, Comfort, and Appeal

February 11, 2025 / 1119 / 1

From fashion to functionality, the debate between tights and stockings has been ongoing for decades -while some swear by the full coverage and support of tights, others prefer the elegance and breathability of stockings. But which one truly reigns supreme... Continue reading

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The 80th Anniversary of DuPont Nylon

February 18, 2017 / 1762 / 0

11 Things You Might Not Know About Nylon Continue reading

A hilarious look at the problems we have with tights / pantyhose

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A Satirical Look at Pantyhose/Tights

February 17, 2017 / 1479 / 0

The truth about pantyhose – Global Times Continue reading

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Stockings or Tights?

February 17, 2017 / 1992 / 0

Will you be seduced by the return of stockings? They are hidden from view but surely there’s no mistaking who wears stockings There’s more choice in the shops, but is it really so easy to tell who wears what? Helen... Continue reading

Ballerina Hosiery

June 13, 2016 / 1785 / 0

Our recent new order from Ballerina Hosiery has us pleasantly surprised and we are really impressed with the quality of the stockings and lovely packaging provided for each pair. Ballerina (Hush Hush) have been known for creating unique collections of... Continue reading

Does Plus Size Hosiery mean Plus Sized Prices?

May 11, 2016 / 2251 / 0

Plus Size Stockings from Glamory Hosiery I was a little disappointed after releasing my latest Tweet yesterday in respect of Glamory’s plus size stockings , to find a response from one of my #BBW followers saying that they wouldn’t pay... Continue reading