Stockings are sheer hosiery worn with a suspender belt, girdle, or corset rather than a built-in waistband like tights. Popular throughout the 1940s and 1950s, vintage stockings are known for their elegant silhouette, sheer finish, and classic nylon glamour.

What is the difference between stockings and tights?

Stockings cover the legs individually and are traditionally worn with suspenders, while tights combine stockings and briefs into one garment. Many people prefer stockings for authentic vintage styling, while seamed tights offer a more practical everyday alternative.

Are seamed stockings fully fashioned?

Not always. Fully fashioned stockings are traditionally knitted flat and sewn together with a back seam, while many modern seamed stockings are made using circular knitting techniques that recreate the classic vintage look with greater stretch and durability.

Vintage Stockings & Nylon Hosiery | Seamed & Fully Fashioned Stockings

Black Seamed Stockings H2044

Black Seamed Stockings H2044

£14.00 GBP
Contrast Seamed Stockings Champagne with Black H2043

Contrast Seamed Stockings Champagne with Black H2043

£14.00 GBP
Seamed Stockings Champagne Latte Glamour H2040

Seamed Stockings Champagne Latte Glamour H2040

£14.00 GBP
Contrast Red Seamed Stockings (Champagne) H2039

Contrast Red Seamed Stockings (Champagne) H2039

£14.00 GBP
Cuban Heel Fully Fashioned Stockings H2034

Cuban Heel Fully Fashioned Stockings H2034

£32.50 GBP
Seamless RHT Stockings H2030

Seamless RHT Stockings H2030

£17.00 GBP
Contrast Green Seamed Stockings (Champagne) H2035

Contrast Green Seamed Stockings (Champagne) H2035

£14.00 GBP
Contrast Seamed Tights Champagne Black H2009

Contrast Seamed Tights Champagne Black H2009

£14.00 GBP
Seamed Tights Latte H2057

Seamed Tights Latte H2057

£14.00 GBP
Point Heel Fully Fashioned Stockings H2033

Point Heel Fully Fashioned Stockings H2033

£32.50 GBP
Black Seamed Tights H2007

Black Seamed Tights H2007

£14.00 GBP
Cuban Heel Stockings Champagne Latte H2073

Cuban Heel Stockings Champagne Latte H2073

£16.00 GBP
Black Cuban Heel Stockings H2083

Black Cuban Heel Stockings H2083

£16.00 GBP
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Contrast Backseam Cuban Heel Stockings Ch/Blk H2072

Contrast Backseam Cuban Heel Stockings Ch/Blk H2072

£16.00 GBP
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Claret Contrast Seamed Stockings (Nutmeg) H2056

Claret Contrast Seamed Stockings (Nutmeg) H2056

Sale price £10.00 GBP Regular price £14.00 GBP
Polka Dot Seamed Tights H2023

Polka Dot Seamed Tights H2023

£14.00 GBP
Contrast Seamed Tights Champagne Red H2059

Contrast Seamed Tights Champagne Red H2059

£14.00 GBP
Fishnet Tights (Seamfree)

Fishnet Tights (Seamfree)

£12.00 GBP
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Hosiery Stocking Storage Bag ST02

Hosiery Stocking Storage Bag ST02

£26.50 GBP
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Contrast Green Seamed Stockings (Nutmeg) H2055

Contrast Green Seamed Stockings (Nutmeg) H2055

Sale price £10.00 GBP Regular price £14.00 GBP
Sheer Nylon Stockings Black H2090B

Sheer Nylon Stockings Black H2090B

£12.50 GBP
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Seamed Stockings Coffee Chocolate

Seamed Stockings Coffee Chocolate

£14.00 GBP
Sheer Glossy Stockings Cava H2093C

Sheer Glossy Stockings Cava H2093C

£14.99 GBP
Champagne Opaque Tights

Champagne Opaque Tights

£10.00 GBP