1910s Stockings and Reasonable Facsimiles Thereof

[nuranar]

Earlier I bewailed the lack of repro Edwardian, 1910s, and 1920s stockings, or at least of the typical ones: lightweight, semi-opaque, seamed, in black and white and tan/brown. I did find some Sock Dreams stockings that seem to have the right weight and opacity. Of course there is no seaming at heel and back; but depending on the feel, the back

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[mala_14]

On the topic of stockings, did you see the dreamstress's? Not sure how accurate they would be, but they're very cool and a tutorial is supposed to be on the way.
http://thedreamstress.com/2014/06/guess-who-figured-out-how-to-make-stockings/
Thanks for collecting all these options in one place!

[nuranar]

That's really cute for getting a similar look! That sort of embellishment could be done on most of the plain stockings listed here, too.

Sure! I just hope it helps. :)

[llyrafantasyfae]

I just bought three different colors of the top one. I am hoping one of the two color will work with my fabric. But if not I also have black. And they won't go to waste because I will either wear them with my cosplays or in every day life.

[nuranar]

They are really a great value!

[llyrafantasyfae]

Yep! I love sock dreams. Only place I can find cute stuff that fits bigger legs.

[miss_elisabeth]

My brothers wear the textured acrylic otks with their folk costume knickers - they definitely have a folksy look to them, not something I'd associate with the Edwardian period.

[nuranar]

Thank you, that's good to know!

[suededsilk]

Ooh, so many options! Love the zigzag ones, and wish they came in a white or tan.

[theladyrebecca]

How do these compare? I have a pair of them, and they're super comfy. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/over-the-knee/pebble-ribbed-over-the-knees:10385

[nuranar]

I love the pattern on those! It's VERY good. I wish they were in white so I could try them for 1860s. Are you asking for my opinion on their suitability for costuming? I'm so not an expert! This is just guesses, and also focused on approximating the stockings used for fancy daywear and evening wear, made of silk and pretty lightweight. IM(very)HO these look a little heavy for that use. But they look *excellent* in black for, say, a winter walking suit, or in the olive, charcoal, or brown for some kind of outdoor activity: bicycling, hunting, hiking, etc. But again, this is just my mostly uninformed opinion, and definitely not gospel! :)

[theladyrebecca]

They are pretty heavy, but I thought the pattern was so pretty (and they're less expensive!). I always worry about the durability of the lighter weight styles, but I'm tempted to try one of the ones you've posted.

[nuranar]

I really like the pattern; I wish they came in white, in which case I could use them for 1860s, too. I think all of these are pretty durable (except for the crochet ones and possibly the last ones), unless you're literally crawling around on your knees or something. I've used my O Chevrons for years and they're virtually unchanged.