Stockings

Women’s stockings - add a touch of allure to everyday life

Stockings are a wardrobe detail loved by women and passionately admired by men. Their history dates back as far as Ancient Greece and continues to this day. Because of their visual and functional similarity, it is natural to wonder what is the better choice - stockings or tights. Here are a few arguments in favour of stockings:

1. comfort. In summer, when the weather is warm, wearing tights often feels far from ideal. Because of the denser fabric around the hips, they do not ventilate the body particularly well and can create a greenhouse effect. Fine stockings, although made from a similar material, do not have this drawback, as they are held up on the thighs. The brief area remains open;
2. practicality. What should you do with a favourite pair of tights if they tear unexpectedly? If the damage is visible, the whole pair usually has to be thrown away. If you wear stockings, the situation is much easier. By keeping several identical pairs, you will always have a use for them. One damaged stocking can simply be replaced with a new matching one, and nobody will notice;
3. versatility. Pieces you wear out and about can easily double as part of a more intimate wardrobe at home. The alluring look of beautiful stockings remains hidden from view so long as you wear them under a skirt or dress of a standard length;
4. no waistband at the waist. Those who love low-rise clothing will know the feeling of tights peeking out at the back. Fitted skirts and dresses are not particularly forgiving either, often revealing waistband lines and folds across the stomach area.

Women’s stockings can also affect the way you feel about yourself. At the beginning of the Second World War, during a time of shortages, fashionable American women drew seams on the backs of their legs with pencil to imitate stockings. That fact alone speaks volumes about how popular and irreplaceable this item has always been. Today, beautiful high-quality stockings in the colour you need can easily be bought from the Anabel Arto online shop with delivery across Ukraine.

When should you wear them?

Have you decided to buy stockings but are not sure what to wear them with? The good news is that they adapt easily to almost any style involving skirts and dresses. In a business wardrobe, it is important to remember one key rule: this element of lingerie should never be visible beyond the clothing. Otherwise, the result may look too overtly provocative.

Women’s stockings are strongly associated with femininity and sensuality. Your overall look and even your mood should be in harmony with that character. Sportswear, unisex styling or ethnic-inspired looks are the kinds of outfits where stockings may feel out of place.

It is equally important to choose the right footwear. Heeled shoes usually look best, apart from styles with an open toe or open heel. Stockings are not usually a successful match with loafers, sporty trainers or sandals.

The main rules of choosing stockings

The stocking range at Anabel Arto is fairly varied. You can choose the most suitable option for yourself using several key criteria:

- denier. When buying stockings, it is worth taking the season into account. Fine styles up to 20 DEN are suitable for summer wear. Mid-season products are marked 20–40 DEN. Winter styles can be as dense as 200 DEN. The price of stockings in the same style may vary depending on the denier;
- size. Stockings that are too large will gather in folds, while smaller ones will keep slipping down. These issues can be avoided simply by checking your correct size in the relevant section of our website;
- colour. This should be in harmony with both the outfit and the shoes. The most universal option is beige and its various shades. If you choose black stockings, it is best not to pair them with light-coloured shoes or clothing.

You can order stockings with elasticated tops or choose styles with silicone hold-ups. In the catalogue of our online shop, alongside plain options, you will also find patterned designs. A minimalist back seam visually lengthens the legs, while an openwork net pattern enhances your sensuality. Choose a style that suits your look, and we will do everything possible to make sure Anabel Arto products delight you with their quality every day.