But first, I must tell you a little about myself. I am a beautiful, elegant woman, with long brown hair, porcelain-like olive skin, and a passion for stockings. Not any old stockings, mind you – I have a fetish for real old-fashioned nylons, preferably fully fashioned. It’s the seams, you see – there’s just something about the way they draw the attention to the back of the legs, like a pair of arrows pointing right up my skirt. The way the smooth, taut, silky fabric encases my feet, ankles, calves, knees, right up to the top, and then suddenly gives way to my soft milky thighs…Maybe it’s because I’m a Capricorn, but I have always had a sensual obsession with these parts of my body. I love having them caressed, fondled, worshiped, adored. And when I slip them into a pair of slinky stockings, and a pair of wickedly high heels, I truly feel like a goddess.
How can you resist…..
When buying stockings, take into consideration the following: Vintage stocking sizes are based on shoe size and not leg length or body weight. That is the end of the science the rest of the topic is an art where everything else depends on the wearer in terms of likes and dislikes and the original maker in terms of design. Modern stockings stretch making shape and length less important. In general, vintage stockings do not stretch, although mesh stockings give more than plain knit. Vintage stockings also tend to be shorter than modern equivalents (the dresses were longer). Some hosiery manufacturers (usually USA) did make short (S) medium (M) and long (L) whereas others marked the length on the packet or welt. Different manufacturers tended to use slightly different proportionate sizing so you may find that your correct size in a particular variety may differ a little from one to another. This is the art and the only way to find your correct size is by trial and error. I generally suggest a half size either way, but no more, should fit equally well. The UK/US size is a measure of the foot, in inches, from the tip of the toe to the rear of the heel. Length is measured from the top of the welt to the bottom of the heel. My favourite maker of stockings and all sorts of wonderful faux-vintage lingerie is What Katie Did. You can visit her website here: www.WhatKatieDid.com and Email Me to request my size and preferred styles.
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