Sizes of women's stockings table

Nothing excites the male imagination more than a thin nylon on slender female legs. An elastic band or strap from a holding belt that accidentally peeks out from under a skirt or dress looks especially piquant. Knowing the effect stockings have on men, almost every woman has in her arsenal several pairs with a spectacular arrow at the back or a fancy design. Plus, stockings are very comfortable. They are a real salvation for office workers, who, according to dress code rules, are prohibited from wearing a dress or skirt without tights at work (even in summer).

In addition to regular nylon stockings, women sometimes have to wear compression stockings, which are used for therapy and to prevent the occurrence of varicose veins in the legs. They, like every other item of clothing, have their own size, which can be quite difficult to determine.

What are the sizes of women's stockings with a table

To make it easier to choose clothes, a grid was compiled to help you choose the size that suits certain body parameters. If outerwear is calculated by chest circumference, hip circumference, waist circumference and height, only weight in kilograms and height in centimeters are used to determine the number and letter of hosiery. An additional parameter may be foot length or shoe size.

The size chart starts with the smallest size, indicated by the number “1” and ends at the largest size, indicated by the number “8”. They can also be designated by Latin letters S- XXXL. One will be awarded to women with a height of 150 cm and a weight of no more than 65 kg. Young ladies with smaller parameters will have to purchase hosiery products in the children's department.

For greater clarity and ease of selection, all definitions were placed in one table.

Size		Height	Weight
in letters	in numbers
S	2	150-155	60-65
S	2	155-160	55-65
S	2	165-170	50-60
S	2	170-175	50-55
M	3	150-155	75
M	3	155-160	70-75
M	3	165-170	65-70
M	3	170-175	60-65
M	3	175-180	60-65
L	4	155-160	80-85
L	4	165-170	75-85
L	4	170-175	70-80
L	4	175-180	70-75
XL	5	165-170	90-95
XL	5	170-175	85-95
XL	5	175-180	80-90
XL		180-185	80-85

Some manufacturers, such as the Italian company Golden Lady and the Polish Mona, have increased the range by one unit, allowing young ladies whose weight exceeds 100 kg to purchase a “six” (XXL) for themselves.

You also need to pay attention to the length of the stockings themselves. There are models:

• to the middle of the knee (short);
• elongated (to mid-thigh).

On the packaging the length is indicated by letters:

• S – those that are slightly above the knee;
• M – 15 cm higher;
• L-models to mid-thigh.

Products made from compression knitwear also differ from each other. They are used:

• for the treatment of varicose veins;
• to prevent the occurrence of varicose veins and thrombosis;
• to relieve severe symptoms of the disease.

In addition, there are models that are worn before childbirth and certain surgical interventions.The size and compression force of compression hosiery is determined by the attending physician based on each specific case.

Patients who need to wear compression products constantly can choose several models that differ in color. You can safely wear them under a skirt or dress and not be afraid that someone will notice the difference. For prevention, you can buy an ordinary pair of flesh-colored ones and wear them only at night.

How to determine the correct stocking size

When purchasing a pair you like, you need to know exactly what size you need. By making a purchase at random, you can spoil your appearance with stockings constantly slipping and hanging on your leg or, conversely, squeezing your leg with an elastic band from a tight stocking. Tight “kapronka”, in addition to causing significant discomfort to its owner, tear and shoot arrows much faster than a suitable pair,

Reference! To avoid funny situations before buying stockings, it is important to know your exact parameters. To do this, you need to weigh yourself and measure your height.

To find out your height you need to:

• take off your shoes and stand with your back to a wall or other vertical surface;
• press your shoulder blades, back of your head and ankles against the wall;
• pick up a book (hardback) and put it to your head;
• mark its bottom edge with a pencil or pen, trying to maintain parallelism;
• Measure the length of the resulting segment with a ruler.

To find out your weight, you need to step on a floor scale in the morning, before your first meal, wearing as little clothing as possible. The result that they show needs to be remembered or written down.

It is known that most modern models sit firmly on the foot thanks to silicone inserts in the elastic band.When heated by the warmth of the human body, silicone adheres tightly to the skin and prevents the stockings from slipping. That is why the belt, so necessary in the past for holding stockings, has today turned into an accessory used in most cases for decoration and seduction. You can purchase a belt of the required volume based on your underwear (panties). If any difficulties arise with this, you can try on the belt you like before purchasing (trying on a naked body).

How to choose stockings by size

Women whose parameters fall on the border of two values ​​are recommended to purchase models of larger volume. Young ladies with full or muscular calves are also recommended to buy a “two” instead of a “one.”

Few people know, but the material from which the stockings are made may determine whether they are suitable for a particular woman. Models available from:

• nylon;
• lycra;
• microfiber;
• knitwear

It should be borne in mind that lycra, nylon and microfiber stretch well, so models made from these materials must be taken in full compliance. Knitwear stretches much worse, so for those who wear “two-piece” nylon knitwear, it is better to choose a “three-piece”.

When shopping in online stores, it is also important not to make a mistake with the size. You can find out if the model you like has the required parameters by reading the product description or by contacting a consultant or site administrator.