Stockings, instead of tights, are making their way back into the mainstream fashion world, thanks to the Fall 2016 collections of high-end designers.
If you’ve ever wanted to don these vixen-like accessories, but always felt too shy, now’s your chance to join the catwalk with your very own stockings.
Stockings Versus Tights: What’s the Difference?
You’re probably more familiar with tights: the figure-hugging material that covers your legs and creates a smooth line from your waist to your toes.
They can be opaque, sheer, and come in a variety of fun patterns, or understated tones.
Stockings, on the other hand, are usually perceived as the more risqué option. They emerged at the end of the Victorian Age, but they hardly conjure up images of meek, domestic housewives when we see them today.
Instead, they’ve become quite a sex symbol over the last century. That’s no surprise if you consider that women like Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, and Sophie Lauren have all wowed us with this alluring gear.
And that’s because stockings only come up to your thigh and must be held up with a garter. (Garter’s are basically suspender straps that attach to a belt-like piece around your waist.)
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Why Stockings Are So Darn Cool
Yes, stockings (and garters) have a sexy connotation. They’re for strong, dark bombshells.
Or, are they? Society and fashion may have given them this aura, but more and more every day women are learning to rock this look without falling to the dark side.
In fact, you can’t help but feel a little more special when you wear stockings. They’re old-fashioned lingerie for sure, but there’s nothing granny about them. They can still make you feel sexy and fun.
How to Wear Your Stockings
Now, your stockings and garters may not be particularly appropriate for some places. For example, if you work within a legal office, they’re probably going to appear unprofessional.
Similarly, if you don’t style them well, you’ll not only look like a burlesque dancer, but it will also seem like you’re wearing last year’s Halloween costume.
Day Time Looks For Stockings
If you’re a student and love to switch up your boring classroom wardrobe, stockings can be a fun way to add a little innocent vava voom to your homeroom. You can simply wear the stockings and skip the garter, and pair them with a big, oversized sweater. You can also wear them with the typical “uniform”, but you’ll be anything but drab with the addition of over the knee tights.
You can also wear the garter during the day time and have a lot of fun with them. Instead of normal clasps, you can use fun accents like flowers, bows, skeleton hands, or pretty lace details.
To avoid playing the sexy, alluring look, you can wear your stockings with jean or camouflage jackets for a more edgy look. Make it playful with canvas shoes and your favorite sports jersey.
Just because you’re wearing stockings (and maybe the garters, too) doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re posing for a lingerie shoot. You can make your look your own with all your standard wardrobe pieces.
Night Time Looks For Stockings
If you’re heading out on a date with your partner or just your girlfriends, you can maximize your stockings. In the evening, higher heels and short skirts are usually more permissible, and the garter makes a simple, yet intense fashion statement.
It says, “I know my legs are gorgeous and I’m not afraid to show them off!” Plus, if you’re date knows there’s a garter belt to deal with, it’s a nice surprise and the perfect turn on.
You can go with the classic black on black look. Or, you can style your garter with lace, sheers or leather pieces. Even a basic outfit gets a big facelift with stockings.
You can also go without the garter for a more playful look. But don’t worry, you don’t have to look like your grade school yearbook photo. Wear fun and flirty skirt and some heels, and you’ll be up to snuff with the rest of your peers.
Getting Used to The Garter
Our undergarments have become increasingly convenient and comfortable. So, it might seem like a lot to have to wear a garter.
But with the right garment, you might find that it’s more comfortable than wearing panties and tights. Some garters are connected to a pair of underwear. This is a simple option and something you can easily put on and take off, especially when it comes to quick bathroom runs.
Another perk to wearing stockings and garters is that you can purchase garters that actually help shape your waist and add some control to your midsection. This is perfect for when you have to wear a more fitted dress or top and need that extra support.
Finally, because garters work a lot like suspenders, you can adjust how high you wear your stockings, or how long your garters will be. That means you can show more or less of the garter, depending on how you feel that day.
Stockings Are For More Than The Great Outdoors
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There are countless ways to make stockings and garters work for your daytime and evening look. But let’s not forget that these lingerie accessories can add a suggestive touch to your bedroom look, too.
If you’re looking to spice up your sex life, this can do the trick. It can make a nice surprise for your partner, whether it’s his birthday, a holiday, or just a day you want to make special.
Because sometimes, these “special occasion” pieces don’t need an occasion. You can make them special just by wearing them.
Wear Stockings Without The Garter
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You might love the idea of over the knee stockings, but maybe you’re not ready to jump on the garter bandwagon.
Luckily, there are stockings available that don’t require garters at all – stay up stockings with silicone. If you’re tired of wearing your old tights, but don’t want to go all out with garters, this can be the perfect compromise.
Stockings are back in fashion, and you can decide how you’re going to wear them. Be playful, be alluring, or just embrace your ultra femininity with these classic lingerie pieces and have fun.
