Nylon Body Stocking

Nylon body stockings are predominantly used as fetish wear or for intimate evenings, although they used to be commonly worn by actresses to suggest nudity on stage and film. They are sometimes still worn for this purpose, and also work well under revealing gowns, especially when it’s a bit chilly.

Body stockings are usually worn as fetish objects.

History of Nylon Body Stockings

Body stockings in a flesh tone have been used by dancers and actors for decades to suggest nudity while protecting modesty. As nudity on stage and screen has become more acceptable and even demanded, the stockings are less used. When shooting nude scenes for television or a PG-13 rated film, dance belts will be worn to prevent any slippage, as well as for the actors’ comfort, but body stockings are only worn occasionally. They are used more in theatre and dance performances when either the temperature or the setting might make nudity a problem. Actors and dancers are also inclined to ask for the option of a stocking so that they feel more comfortable and can thus perform more strongly.

As an item of sexy lingerie, nylon body stockings are far more recent. They quickly evolved from being plain to lacy, shiny or embroidered. You can now get body stockings with almost any look you wish. They are also available in plus sizes.

Some Problems With Body Stockings

A black lacy body stocking is very sexy, but a lot of men and women feel that it’s impractical and not as appealing as something more classic, like a matching bra and panties with a garter belt and stockings. Or a corset with thigh-highs. Most body stockings have to be peeled off slowly or they will rip and then you’ve only gotten to wear it once. Some women might find that if it’s worn for several hours at a time, they begin to become uncomfortable because it doesn’t breathe. It’s less a standard seductive piece of lingerie than a fetish item and as such, it’s best as something you only buy if both parties agree that it’s desirable.

Shopping for Body Stockings

While nylon body stockings will have some stretch, they can still be awkward to fit. Ideally, they hug the body like a second skin, but not all stockings are created equal. They might bunch in the crotch or behind the knee. Most will come in ranges of small to large, so you will probably have to make some compromises. A high-end lingerie shop might let you try the stocking on so long as you are wearing full-coverage underwear, but be prepared to just hope for the best.

If you are shopping online, you can get a nice selection of sexy stockings at My Diva’s Closet. They have stockings that are crotchless, seamless, made of fishnet, sheer or lycra. The sizes are Regular, which fit women from 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-9 at a weight of 90 to 150 pounds, or Tall/Plus Size, for women from 5-foot-9 to six feet and 160 to 230 pounds. They have a large selection, with stockings that come in black, white or red and most are priced very inexpensively so that even if they are only worn once, you haven’t lost anything.

The discount site The Sensual Woman has a smaller selection but the prices can be even lower. Their stock changes regularly, so it’s worth keeping an eye on. They will sometimes have some very wild stockings in fun animal prints, for example.

If you want a body stocking to wear under a low-cut dress or for the stage, go to Discount Dance, which has a mesh stocking that offers adjustable straps, a convertible foot and an invisible zipper at the back.

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