Strapless Stockings

How do you keep thigh high stockings from falling down?

Many women avoid wearing thigh high stockings without suspenders because they are known for their high probability to create wardrobe malfunctions. However, there are still some methods that you can use to keep strapless thigh high stockings in place with minimal effort. If you already have a favorite pair of thigh highs, but have a problem with them falling down and are looking for a solution, try either body adhesive or fashion tape. Both are in very affordable prices and can be easily bought online.
It is also helpful before you put on thigh high stockings to make sure your legs are dry. If you've just taken a shower, you can use baby powder to soak up the excess moisture. If you're a heavy lotion user, make sure to give your legs some time to dry out before putting on your stockings.

What does RHT mean?

RHT stands for reinforced heel and toe. This acronym refers to the weaving of the toes and heels in a slightly more dense fashion, which gives them a darker color and increase durability. Thigh high stockings from the 40s and 50s didn't have elastane and were made to fit around the shape of the leg, thus making them easier to tear when they didn't fit right due to less material flexibility. That is why stockings of this era are offered referred to as RHT.

What does fully fashioned mean?

Fully fashioned refers to nylons that are woven with special vintage machinery in order to contain a genuine back seam and finishing loop. Cuban or pointed heels often come together with fully fashioned stockings. Following in the vintage tradition, this type of stockings is typically 100% nylon (without elastane for flexibility) and runs in 10-15 denier.

What to wear with thigh high stockings?

As the rules have relaxed in quite a large margin since women began wearing thigh high stockings in the 20s, there is an enormous amount of possibilities when it comes to outfit options. You can basically wear stockings with anything that you would wear tights with. A few outfit ideas though could be: worn under an oversized sweater or t-shirt, under a romper, under denim shorts, under a skater skirt, under patterned dresses, over transparent tights with boots, under knee high boots, over jeans and under boots, or simply just at home. With so many possibilities, the choice can seem daunting, but the important thing to remember is to keep your patterns matching (ie all neutral and one patterned article). But above all, wear what makes you feel your best!