# Allure Semi Opaque RHT Stockings Black

A timeless classic with a touch of vintage practicality, our Black Semi Opaque RHT Stockings combine authentic mid-century style with everyday wearability.

**Key Features:**

**Colour**

Black

**Features**

Rht heel and toe, light control

**Sizing**

Fits up to UK size 18 / US 14

**Fabric info**

Officially 70 denier

**Fabric composition**

78% Polyamide (Nylon) and 16% elastane

**Country of manufacture**

Italy

-   Requires a [suspender or garter belt](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/collections/suspender-belts)

Mesh-knit stockings were hugely popular in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to their durability — a clever solution for women who wanted to look elegant without sacrificing longevity. Our semi opaque version follows in that tradition, made from a fine Italian mesh that feels soft and resilient, yet looks far lighter on the leg than its official denier suggests.

While technically a 70 denier knit, the airy mesh structure gives these stockings the appearance of around 40 denier — hence the name _semi opaque_. The result is a stocking that strikes the perfect balance between coverage and sheerness, ideal for cooler days or for anyone who prefers a little extra substance to their nylons.

Finished with a reinforced heel and toe for authentic 1960s style, these Italian-made stockings blend a smooth fit with subtle texture. Crafted from 78% polyamide and 16% elastane, they stretch comfortably to flatter every curve while maintaining that distinctive retro mesh look.

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Elly Hosiery
- **Type:** RHT Stockings

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Small (5-5ft 4) | 16.99 GBP | In stock |
| Medium (5'3" - 5'7") | 16.99 GBP | In stock |
| Large (5'6" - 5ft 11") | 16.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Person wearing black stockings and high heels on a beige background
- Black sheer stockings with garters worn by a person on a beige background
- Person wearing black lingerie and rht stockings against an orange wall.
- Close-up of legs wearing black rht stockings on an orange surface with a gold frame.
- Person wearing black rht stockings and high heels against an orange wall.
- Person wearing black rht stockibngs against an orange wall.
- Two pairs of rht stockings, one vanilla and one black, on a green background with vintage-style spools of thread.

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> Source: [What Katie Did](https://www.whatkatiedid.com/products/semi-opaque-black-rht-stockings)
> Updated: 2026-05-27