TMI coming right up! I love fishnet stockings...
I love fishnet stockings.
Let me rephrase. I love wearing fishnet stockings. Okay, actually that was awhile back. In an attempt to be considerate of others, I don’t wear them anymore. No one wants to see that.
I never did like nylons. They itch. They’re unbearably hot. They’re not machine- washable. They cost $24.00 per pair and get runs in them within 15 minutes of putting them on. They give legs an unnatural tan. They bag with wear and contribute to elephant calves. They are extremely difficult to maneuver in the ladies’ room. They add a filmy, scratchy layer of skin to their wearer. And, truth be told, unless you get the expensive ones, they just look funny.
So, because of the aforementioned issues, I was drawn to fishnets—not necessarily because of how they looked, but because of how easy they were to wear. They’re comfortable as well as a bit sturdier. They breathe.
I’m not talking solely about the type that most of us are familiar with (black with holes about the size of a quarter.) Fishnets are now available with smaller netting in all the colors imaginable. Contrary to popular belief, they don’t have to look “cheap.” A light beige pair made up of smaller holes can look perfectly business-like; gray stockings of the like are timelessly elegant.
Recently, I came across a lovely crochet book, and I featured it in an article. It’s got all types of wonderful patterns, but one in particular caught my eye. You guessed it—crochet stockings. These are NOT socks; they are feminine fishnets. They’re pretty, they’re practical, and they’re gorgeous enough to make me think about wearing them again.
Relax--it was just a thought. *smile*
