Stockings were present in women's wardrobes several centuries ago. But at the same time they were also an item of underwear for men. Today they have a narrower meaning and relate exclusively to women's wardrobe. This is a stylish and comfortable piece of underwear that is preferred by women.
What kind of wardrobe item are stockings?
Stockings are a piece of clothing that is worn on the legs. Usually they cover the knees and are attached above them using special fasteners or simply with an elastic band. In most cases, women's stockings are equipped with a thick, wide rubberized upper part that gently fits the leg, preventing them from sliding down.
Products are made from different materials, can be decorated with various decorative inserts and have different purposes. Today, classic nylon models are popular among women to complement everyday, business or evening wear..
Important! Men's styles were designed solely for warmth and comfort.Today's women's designs are mostly pretty and sexy pieces of clothing that don't serve much purpose other than to attract attention.
Historical reference
First of all, stockings were an item of men's wardrobe. Noble men during the Renaissance wore such products, tying them with multi-colored ribbons. Women at that time did not even dream of such a product.
Then they fit tightly into the soldiers' uniforms. They consisted of two separate canvas trousers with a rigid toe and heel, which were tied to a belt. They were worn under armor made of metal so that the cold steel did not touch bare skin.
In our country, stockings appeared in women's everyday life by the end of the 17th century.. Then the court ladies began to show off in beautiful stockings under fluffy skirts. The model of tights was incredibly expensive and lovingly preserved. They were washed, darned and the missing, frayed parts were re-knitted and passed on from generation to generation.
Meaning of the word
According to different dictionaries, the definition of this word is given slightly different:
a product that is made by knitting on a special machine or by hand, designed to be put on the leg and fastened under the knee;- a type of clothing for the lower leg, most often made of textiles;
- an item of predominantly women's wardrobe, although there are also models for men, which have a mainly functional meaning of protection from the cold;
- boots with a soft top that covers the leg above the knee.
a product that is made by knitting on a special machine or by hand, designed to be put on the leg and fastened under the knee;All concepts are precise and may indicate one or another product called stockings.The concept is widely known and today is used mainly to refer to a woman’s wardrobe.
Materials, density - what are they?
Today, thanks to modern materials and production technologies. There are several types:
transparent (they are flesh-colored products that women prefer as an everyday option);- lace (they have a beautiful lace elastic that independently secures the product to the hip, without the help of a special belt);
- openwork (patterns are located over the entire surface);
- nylon black (classic women's fashion, a good everyday option);
- with arrows (a model that is decorated along the back with a dense black line from the base to the elastic band).
transparent (they are flesh-colored products that women prefer as an everyday option);The materials used to produce the product are considered microfiber, nylon, spandex, microflora or lycra. Each of these materials is also used to produce tights.
As for the density, here, as in the case of tights, there are thin models (up to 15 den), medium ones - from 20 to 40 den and thick ones - from 40 to 70 den. Each woman can choose the option that best suits the chosen outfit and the woman’s personal preferences.
Important! There are also super-thin models, their thickness is only 6–9 den and super-dense – from 70 den. However, you can rarely find them in stores.
Modern purpose of stockings
Today, stockings are a fairly popular attribute of a woman's wardrobe. Wearing them in winter is doubtful, but in summer many girls prefer stockings. They do not cover the leg completely, unlike tights, and give more freedom and a feeling of lightness.
At the same time, a stylish lace elastic band and convenient fastening with silicone inserts allow you to feel as comfortable as possible. Women feel attractive and sexy by wearing stockings.
Besides, The variety of models presented in stores makes it possible to diversify boring images and add a “zest” to them. By choosing fishnet stockings or a model with arrows, the girl will add notes of elegance and sophistication to her everyday set.
How are they attached and put on?
Previously, when stockings were made from expensive silk or other poorly stretchable materials, the products were not very comfortable. They had to be attached to special belts using hooks or clothespins, and also tied with ribbons or cords. And even with such fastening, the products constantly tried to slide off the woman’s leg.
Thanks to the silicone inserts attached along the thigh to the fabric of the stockings, they hold on perfectly and do not roll down or slide off the leg.. At the same time, the elastic materials from which modern stockings are made fit the leg like a second skin and perfectly retain this shape for long hours.
Important! Today, women also use special belts for stockings, but this is more of an attribute that gives confidence and sexuality to the image, rather than a full-fledged attachment of stockings to the body.
Girls who prefer using stockings in everyday looks feel more feminine, attractive and sexy. This is a truly amazing attribute of a woman’s wardrobe, which can radically change a lady’s behavior and her self-image.
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In the modern European-American civilized world, STOCKINGS have an exclusively erotic meaning! Since the late 70s, 90% of women and girls from 14 to 50 years old have NOT and DO NOT wear stockings (unless they want to look like *****s)! (old rural women don’t count!) But city women and 70-year-olds wear tights!
And the Strumpfhorse tights are the main item!
Now we are stockings, but before the crisis we were tights.
Do you wear stockings yourself?
hmm... advanced specialists...
Tights appeared recently - under Brezhnev - and at first they were an attribute of attractiveness.
What kind of discrimination, men also wear and want to wear stockings, there are men’s models, but they are not unreasonably more expensive than women’s ones, there is less variety, that’s why I prefer women’s ones, I picked up the size, but I can’t see the lace elastic under my pants or jeans.
Stockings appeared in the 4th-5th centuries BC and were always men's underwear, worn by knights, popes, and Russian soldiers of Pavlovsk's army. Stockings have never been women's!
Me too! I don't like long johns under trousers - stockings are much more comfortable. Depending on the temperature outside, I wear wool blends, cotton or thick synthetics. When you walk into a room, it’s not hot, but in your long johns it immediately becomes hot.Problem to find! And the stockings themselves are size 27 or larger (especially women’s ones are often too short), and the belt is comfortable and wearable (and not flimsy for one time). And all this is a very expensive pleasure. It’s a pity that they don’t want to help men - there would be a lot of people willing to wear them, and these are not gays or perverts, not transgenders, but completely normal men. If only our people were calmer about things that do not concern them (and our people are wild - they will point fingers, insult you, and maybe even try to beat you up) if not for this, in the summer in cool weather I would wear shorts on the street! It's a pity….
This is prejudice! Who gave you the idea that only simpletons wear them? On the contrary, a woman in stockings is so beautiful, but tights are a completely utilitarian thing, not interesting. I knew one girl, it’s a pity that things didn’t work out with her (just out of stupidity - we were too young) - she was a virgin and wore stockings... And I also saw one more time: a guy gave the girl his hand, they were getting on a trolleybus. She was wearing tight trousers made of raincoat fabric and it became clear that she was wearing stockings. Cute, damn it - I envied that guy from the bottom of my heart...
Who thinks what? I don’t care! I know one thing: a woman, a girl in stockings, is a goddess! Both in the eyes of men, and in one’s own self-esteem and self-affirmation. Show me at least one drawing of pin-up girls in pantyhose!