Vintage Lingerie, Shapewear & Dresses | 1940s

Allure Semi Opaque RHT Stockings Vanilla

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$8.49 $16.99 In stock

Category: RHT Stockings

Delicate, durable, and deliciously retro, our Vanilla Semi Opaque RHT Stockings bring a touch of vintage authenticity to a beautifully wearable modern nylon.

Key Features:

Colour Vanilla (light skin tone)
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

In the 1950s and 1960s, mesh-knit stockings were a wardrobe essential for women who needed their hosiery to last the working week. The distinctive open texture made them stronger and more resistant to snags than traditional sheers, without sacrificing elegance.

Our version, made in Italy from soft yet resilient yarn, recreates that look and feel perfectly. Though officially 70 denier, the light, breathable mesh gives the appearance of roughly 40 denier — earning these stockings their semi opaque name. The result is a flattering semi-sheer finish that looks beautifully natural against very light skintones.

Featuring a reinforced heel and toe for a true 1960s finish, these Vanilla mesh stockings offer both vintage charm and modern comfort. Knitted from 78% polyamide and 16% elastane, they stretch softly to fit while maintaining the textured look that makes mesh hosiery so distinctive.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

I was worried the vanilla shade would look too yellow once on, but it blends with my pale legs surprisingly well. The semi opaque finish hides any little marks while still feeling light, and the retro back seam is a nice touch.

Alexander F. ★★★★★

Wore these to a vintage fair and they held up all day without a single snag, which honestly surprised me for semi opaques. The vanilla tone reads warmer than most "nude" stockings I've tried, no grey cast at all.

William ★★★★★

The vanilla shade matches my pale skin better than any "nude" stocking I've tried, no weird orange tint at all. Semi opaque means no show-through with a short skirt but they still feel light on. Wore them all evening without a single snag.