An abundance of new hosiery in my closet

I have bought a lot of hosiery and all the lingerie that comes with it for years and I am bursting at the seams with all of it. I decided that I would clear out my closets and sell my wears on EBAY. If anyone would like the kink to see my stuff just email me and then I will send it to you :)

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Review: Wolford Velvet de Luxe 50 Stay-Up

"Velvety soft opaque stay-up in a luxurious Velvet material.An exceptionally smooth, matt look, excellent stretch and a perfect fit."

Above is description that Wolford has written about these stockings and they are 100 percent correct. They are $45.00 and for that price I got my legs to look more exceptional than they ever have before. These definately make me feel suoer sexy.

CATEGORY 3 WITH 5 STARS

Review: Leg Avenue Lycra opaque with zipper

These stockings are very opaque and tight at the top. They are soft but not quality. They feel like they want to fall down even with a garter belt. I really wanted these to fit better but they just didn't.

CATEGORY 1 WITH 2 STARS

Helmut Newton

Denier

The term "Denier" indicates how sheer a piece of hosiery is. Basically, the lower the denier, the more sheer the hosiery and vice versa. You need to decide if you prefer a lighter and less saturated or a more covered and "thicker" look.
It works like this:
 
Ultra Sheer -- less than 10 denier It gives the appearance of bare legs. Perfect for summertime without making your legs and butt sweat in the hot weather. Ultra sheer hosiery is subtle and very elegant.

Sheer -- 10 - 20 denier
It is stronger than ultra sheer with a similar look and must be the reason why it's the most popular denier range. Sheer evens out the appearance of your legs. Practical for everyday wear and looks elegant for evening.

Semi-opaque -- 25- 35 denier It's stronger and longer lasting than sheer. Still elegant for dressy occasions (you can still see your legs through the weave). Warmer than sheer, but not yet opaque.

Opaque -- 40 denier ++ Very durable and long lasting, practical for everyday wear. Very warm, ideal when you want to wear a skirt in cold weather. It completely covers the leg, so you cannot see your skin through the weave.

This is helpful :)

• Cuban heel: A stocking with a heel made with folded over and sewn reinforcement.
• Demi-toe: Stockings which have a reinforced toe with half the coverage on top as on the bottom. This results in a reinforcement that covers only the tip of the toes as opposed to the whole toe. These can be with or without a reinforced heel.
• Denier: The lower the denier number the sheerer the garment. Stockings knitted with a higher denier tend to be less sheer but more durable.
• Fishnet (material): Knitted stockings with a very wide open knit resembling a fish net.
• Fencenet: Similar to fishnet, but with a much wider pattern. These are sometimes worn over another pair of stockings or pantyhose, such as matte or opaque, with a contrasting colour. Sometimes referred to as whalenets.
• Full Fashioned: Fully-fashioned stockings are knitted flat, the material is then cut and the two sides are then united by a seam up the back. Fully-fashioned stockings were the most popular style until the 1960s.
• Hold-ups or Stay-ups: Stockings that are held up by sewn-in elasticated bands (quite often a wide lace top band). In the US they are refrred to as thigh-highs.
• Knee-Highs: Stockings that terminate at or just barely below the knee. Also known as half-stockings, trouser socks, or socks.
• Matte: Stockings which have a dull or non-lustre finish.
• Mock seam: A false seam sewn into the back of a seamless stocking.
• Nude heel: Stockings without reinforcement in the heel area.
• Opaque: Stockings made of yarn which give them a heavier appearance (usually 40 denier or greater).
• RHT: Abbreviation of reinforced heel and toe.
• Open-toed: Stockings that stop at the base of the toe with a piece that goes between the first and second toes to hold them down. They can be worn with some open-toed shoes, especially to show off pedicured toes.
• Sandalfoot: Stockings with a nude toe, meaning no heavier yarn in the toe than is in the leg.
• Seamed: Stockings manufactured in the old Full-Fashioned manner with a seam running up the back of the leg. In the past they were manufactured by cutting the fabric and then sewing it together. Today stockings are generally fully knitted and a fake or mock seam is added up the back for a particular fashion look.
• Seamless: Stockings knit in one operation on circular machines (one continuous operation) so that no seaming is required up the back.
• Sheers: Stockings generally of a 15 to 20 denier.
• Thigh-Highs: Stockings that terminate somewhere in the mid-thigh.
• Ultra Sheer: A fine denier fiber which gives the ultimate in sheerness. Usually 10 denier.
• Welt: A fabric knitted separately and machine-sewn to the top of a stocking. Knit in a heavier denier yarn and folded double to give strength for supporter fastening.

Review: Victoria’s Secret: Lasting luxuries Pantyhose

I know from experience that these run smaller so I got a larger size and they fit better. I bought them off of EBAY and I got a great price because I don't think they make these anymore. They have a good feel and shape to them. They have have good color consistency. I would but these again if I can find anymore on EBAY. I don;t think that I would pay full price because there are better pantyhose for this price.

CATEGORY 1 WITH 3 STARS

Review: Leg Ave: Sheer basic stocking in Red and in Nude

The color can make all the different in a pair of hosiery so I think that for research purposes I need to try and review all of them. The black basic Leg Ave stocking got an extremely poor rating. The same problem occurs with both these colors as with the black. I know you are thinking “why does she bother with Leg Ave anymore?” well, sometimes they have a great pair of specific hose and I want cover all my hosiery basis. HEHE

RED RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

NUDE RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Frederick’s: Black sheer stockings ( older version)

I got these discontinued pair of stockings on EBAY for $3.00. These ones were very similar to Leg Ave which is not good but I know the current stockings that they do is much better. These were a little rough and the color quality was poor and the fit was mediocre.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Vassarette: Silky Sheer garter stocking

I got these for $1.99. I am usually totally opposed to this style of stocking. They just look bad on the average girl and they really only look good on a crazy super skinny supermodel. In the interest of fairness I thought I would give this style another look. Yukky, I have never looked so bad. They are somewhat silky but I can only wear them if I am planning on not having anyone looking at ME !

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STARS

Review: Wolford: Baily Tights

These are $68.00 and they are worth every penny. The photo below is in blue but I have a black pair. OMG! The material is super soft and the design is flattering for any figure. I have even worn them to bed :)I have worn them about 10 times and they have maintained all their integrity. I have put them in the dryer on low heat because they did stretch out a bit but I have also lost more weight.I think that every woman should have at least 1 pair of Wolford's.



Category 3 with 5 stars

Review: Leg Ave : Sheer backseam pantyhose one size

I got these on sale for $2.82 so that is awesome! They are black sheer. They are ill fitting, saggy and not very soft. I would not recommend these for any reason ever.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Leg Ave: Spandex stockings with Backseam and Cuban heel (two tone black with red)

These are $6.74 on Skimpy Outfits but got them in downtown Los Angeles at my new favorite hosiery store “Beverly Hills Hosiery” unfortunately they do not have a website L. I love these. They are solid rich colors that make my legs look awesome. They are definitely stockings that need to be part of a very specific outfit.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 3 STARS

Review: Vassarette: Fishnet stockings

These were bought online from a pantyhose clearance site for $2.00 and they are not really worth it. The top band is very thin and unless you are a professional weightlifter then these will not look good. The best thing that I can say about these is maybe you could cut the feet out and make gloves?

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Hanes: Silky Sheer black Thigh High with lace top

I bought these from Target for $5.00. They are true to their fit. They are silky and basic. The lace top has the glue and is slightly too tight. They are a true sheer. If you are pressed for time and need some stockings these will work but they would not be a first choice.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 3 STARS

Review: Nice Touch(Sears): Black lycra sheer stockings

These are available at Sears for $3.50 or online for $1.40. The band at top has a cute detail that makes them less boring. The fit is perfect and they hold their shape for many washings. They are durable. I have gotten about 6 or 7 wears out of a pair. The sheen is good and they feel very soft. The color is actually a little darker than sheer. These are the number 1 pair of choice in this price point for a basic black stocking.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 5 STARS

Review: Seven til Midnight: Sheer black pantyhose One size

I bought these on Skimpy Outfit for $3.39. They feel amazing and very silky. The color is a good sheer with consistency throughout the leg. The fit is one size and they do fit me but someone thinner would have a problem with them rolling down at the waist.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 4 STARS

Review: Frederick’s of Hollywood: Black Lace top Tulle with back seam thigh high

I bought this on EBAY for $5.00 but it retails at $ 14.00 (but they are discontinued. They look great and the tiny mesh is reminiscent of fishnet with super sexy back seam. The lace band does have the sticky glue that I hate and the bank is wide. I am about 5’6 and think they would look better on a taller girl and someone that is shorter than me should probably avoid these.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 4 STARS

Review: Leg Ave: Plus Size Basic Sheer Stocking

These were $1.82 from Skimpy Outfits. I bought the plus size to see if I would get a better fit and I didn't. I do know of a pair of basic black simple thigh highs for this price that are awesome and I will review them later. The discoloration and unevenness of the color is very poor but we know that about the Leg Ave. I thought maybe with a larger size they would fit better and then the color would be better. No. They will go into the drawer of unworn hosiery that is growing exponentially

REVIEW: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Sheer Thigh High Nylon Stocking with Contrast Lace Top

This pair was $3,62 from Skimpy Outfits. The lace top does not have the glue so that's a plus but other than that these just don't work. the lace is too tight with not give so they make the top of my legs look horrible. There was a hole in them straight out of the package and the discoloration made my legs look lumpy so even for this price I would not buy them again! I would rather have bare legs!

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 1 STAR

Review: Leg Ave : Industrial Fishnet Thigh High Nylon Stocking with Wide Elastic Top

I purchased these from Skimpy Outfits for $4.18. I don't normally like Leg Avenue for all the obvious reasons: ill fitting, poor quality and discoloration. These are Awesome! the fit is great and they are comfortable. They are the cheapest pair of fishnet thigh highs and they work very well. I was definitely surprised.

RATING: CATEGORY 1 WITH 5 STARS

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Thank You for sending me this link to this site that discusses my favorite subject


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some of the issues

I have been searching for the perfect pair of stockings and pantyhose for so long and a lot issues and problems have come up through the  years, The fit, the feel, the price and accessibility. The fit is currently my biggest struggle because I have lost a lot of weight recently and what used to fit before when I was skinny doesn't fit like it used too. The "feel" of a pair stockings usually depends on the price point but not always and with each washing that "new pair" feel will dissipate. The access ability has greatly improved over the years but that is part of the new problem as well and what I mean is now there are so many websites to chose from "how do you know that you are getting the best price" and for me this pantyhose odyssey have racks up a pretty penny.
I am not at a point in my life financially where I can just shop Wolford (my absolute favorite) exclusively and be done with it. I will expand my new love of all things Wolford at a later time. So, that brings me back to where I am now......the search.

Can tell me where to get this Garter?

Wolford yumminess

Day 1 part 2

Sears:
The lovers of high quality stockings might be sceptical but hear me out. There is a pair of stockings that Sears carries and I have purchased and worn them A LOT. They are extremely durable, soft and they look great. They are a basic pairs of black stockings and they cost $1.75 :)

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_075J1610000P?prdNo=21&blockNo=21&blockType=G21

Day 1

I found the greatest website and I am listing it below. I ordered 6 pairs of various kinds and I will rate them as soon as i get them. The prices are from $1.60.......I will give you a minute for that price to register and NO, i didn't make a typo.

http://skimpyoutfits.com/sexy-hosiery.html