The Beauty Of Women In Silk And Stockings Discussed In Simple
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011Stockings, as such, have been common attire since the 12th century when they were worn almost exclusively by men. Silk andstockings for women, however, have been around for a lot less time, closer to the fifteen hundreds when they were worn mainly for warmth and comfort, several pairs at a time. As long boots were very fashionable at the time, long linen boot-hose were worn to protect the expensive silk stockings.
By the 1920s it became socially acceptable for women to show more of their legs and the silk stocking really took off as a fashion accessory. Silk stockings with patterns were seriously hot fashion items, and embroidery snaked around the ankles and up to the knees. Flesh and soft pastel colours were popular and names like Honey Beige, Teatime, Rose Morn, Boulevard and Spanish Brown were used to describe the various colours available.
Theses silk stockings were usually made-to-measure and were combined with short dresses and garter belts to allow a glimpse at a woman’s legs. As they were made-to-measure the tight fitting silk stockings would enhance a woman’s legs by shaping them and minimizing any skin flaws. These attributes, combined with the practicality of silk keeping one cool in summer and warm in winter, ensured that the silk stocking became the ultimate item in fashion accessories.
It was around this time, however, that nylon stockings became readily available. This was a boon for the fashion industry but I am sure that we would all agree, nylon has nothing on the romance, the comfort and the sheer decadence of the genuine silk stocking. People throughout the ages have always agreed that pure silk is the height of luxury. It has been, and forever will be, a symbol of refinement and luxury.
There is very little more exciting, more feminine or more alluring than a woman in silk and stockings.
