Seamed Stockings

What Seamed Stockings Say

"Hello, I'm sexy. You want to know me better." They say it in a breathy whisper, beckoning your lover to come a little closer for a more thorough inspection. If Marilyn Monroe were panty hose, she'd be seamed stockings.

These stockings beg for a double take, a hand to follow the line and find your laciest lingerie underneath your clothing. Embrace your inner pin-up girl by slipping into these and attaching them to a garter belt or skirt. Maybe you'll even make your own calendar while you're wearing them. What a great present for the man in your life.

The Beginning of the Line

The 1940s and 1950s welcomed the seamed panty hose; nylons became popular again after the end of World War II. Stockings contributed to the look of the traditional pin-up girls; that's how we tend to associate them today. Most stockings actually were seamed until the 1960s when hemlines got dangerously short and tights (made with circular needles rather than knitted flat) came into fashion.

Prior to the seamless styles, if a woman couldn't afford nylons she might draw a "seam" on her leg in an attempt to appear as if she were wearing fully-fashioned stockings. These stockings were different than most of today's styles because they weren't "one size fits all legs." Instead, they were tailored to the legs by decreasing the number of stitches in the pattern as they got closer to the ankles.

Since the original line, there have been several spins on it. For example, there's the glass effect seam, the shimmer seam, the Cuban heel, the Havana heel, the Manhattan heel and more. For a side-by-side comparison, visit Touchable. In some cases, the seam is even compared with another sexy touch, like fishnets.

Buy Yourself a Pair or Two

At Stocking Showcase you can get over ten different types of seamed stockings. Try one of the following for starters:

• Extra Long 60 Gauge Full Fashioned Stockings
• Real Chic Black Seamed Non Run Stocking
• Star Ultrasheer Black Seamed FF Stocking with Green Stripe

If you visit Stocking Girl, you'll find a selection of seamed stockings in various colors. Check out these, just a few from the site:

• Cuban Heel
• Royal Blue Seamed Sandalfoot Stockings
• Seamed Pyramid Heel Pink and Nude Bi-Color Stockings

Tights Please offers black seamed and nude seamed tights.

Plus Size Picks

Plus size ladies can get in on the fun with seamed stockings, too. Here are some: Stocking Girl has a pair.

• Marissa Stockings with Contrasting Seam, Foot, and Welt, available in sizes up to 2X.
• Stockings HQ has a few styles of fully-fashioned stockings. Sizes go all the way up to XXXL, so no matter what your height or weight, you should be able to find some seamed stockings to help you unleash your inner sex kitten. Choose from styles like:
  • Cervin Havana Fully Fashioned Stockings
  • Cervin Swing Time Fully Fashioned Stockings
  • Cervin Tentation Fully Fashioned Stockings
  • Gerbe Carnation Fully Fashioned Stockings

Wear Them With…

Wear them with a black pencil skirt that hugs your curves and some high-heeled black pumps for the sexiest look possible without stripping down to all your lingerie.

This fall and winter, they'll also look chic with a sweater dress, with or without tall boots. On the warmer days and nights toward the end of the year, you can also pull them off with a short skirt (not too short or your garter belt may show!) and a turtleneck. Since the seamed stockings are a sexy item on their own, try not to dress provocatively from head to toe. If you do get to wear the stockings with a mini, make sure your cleavage is covered!