The Best Stockings for Women

 

The category of stockings is a broad one and can refer to any style from the sheerest nude hosiery all the way to thick warm opaque or solid color tights. In a typical hosiery catalog you will be able to select from hosiery or "hose," socks, thigh highs, knee highs, nude thin ankle socks, leggings, and shapewear such as compression stockings and support pantyhose. Each type will serve you better for different purposes, so the best place to start is to evaluate what your wardrobe goal is and how stockings can help you to accomplish that goal. If you want a slimmer silhouette, try support pantyhose, which can offer extra support for your waist, your abdomen, your thighs, and your rear. If you want to add some snap and style to a flirty dress, try a pair of short or long leggings with fun patterns. If you need to keep warm during the winter, a pair of thick tights under a shorter wool dress with a pair of fleece boots will be just the thing. If you are headed out for a cocktail party, sheer hosiery will add subtle elegance and shine to that perfect pair of new heels.

 

 

Shoppers have a wide range of options for shopping for stockings for women. It can be useful to spend sometime shopping online just to get a feel for your complete range of options, even if you prefer to shop in-store to make the actual purchase. Shopping online can also save you time and money. Online retailers like Her Room and Only Leggings give you a wide range of options for different styles of women's stockings. Pampered Passions and Lauren Silva are great websites for sexier stockings and hosiery for a special occasion. My Tights and Hanes offer great prices on daily wear stockings from tights to stockings to pantyhose and more. Many major department stores and home goods stores such as Nordstrom's and Target also offer a great in-store selection of women's stockings.