Sheer stockings are some of the absolute best items of leg wear in creation, and some of our most popular items. Stockings were the first type of leg wear in the world, and the most popular variety of this amazing invention is this, gorgeous sheer stockings. If you want something that is unbeatable in the realm of sexiness and femininity, then go for a pair of beautiful black sheer stockings or maybe some sheer lace top stockings.
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Sheer stockings are not only among the most popular forms of hosiery out there, nor are they just a simple vintage item. Sheer stockings are the very first item of legwear ever made on a machine, and they are descended from the first items of legwear ever made, the famous and always lovely handmade silk stockings. Sheer stockigns were the only type of lingerie around from the Industrial Revolution to around the First World War. Around the Interwar Period other items came out like full length tights and pantyhose, but until then, you need a hand finished backseam stocking. It became so ubiqitous that when you think of the fashion of the time you think of only a few items. The hair, the styleof dresses, and of course the sheer stockings. What could be a more iconic symbol of femininity and sensuality than that? Sheers stockings were the original form of hosiery, made from silks normally, then Nylon around the turn of the century. In the USA they are referred to as sheer pantyhose although that term actually refers only to tights today, and still only in North America. They remain one of the most popular forms of underwear in the world and they're a timeless piece of fashion apparel, barely rivalled by anything you can imagine. Sheer stockings are the number one choice for pairing with ball gowns and little black dresses. They are an icon and simply unbeatable.
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