Stockings, tights
Black self-supporting stockings gold arabesque ST102 — Passion
Open Suspender Tights S005 floral fishnet — Passion (Black)
Black opaque crotchless tights tanga finish TI005 — Passion
Open Suspender Tights S020 fancy fishnet — Passion (Black)
Stockings and tights: the leg shown off
Stockings and tights are the pieces of lingerie that reach lowest: they dress the whole leg and finish a silhouette from the hips down to the foot. A fine veil shapes and evens out, fishnet draws the eye, a back seam lengthens the leg. It's an often discreet piece, but one that changes everything in the way an outfit or a moment feels.
In this category, you'll find hold-up stockings that stay up on their own, classic stockings to wear with a suspender belt, fishnet stockings, seamed models, more daring crotchless tights, as well as wetlook or lace finishes. With varied sheerness, from the finest veil to opaque, to cover, veil or reveal as you please.
A beautiful stocking isn't just about its sheerness: it's the band that holds without squeezing, the perfectly straight seam, the veil that shapes without laddering at the first move. The detail you barely notice, but that makes all the difference.
Which stockings or tights should you choose?
It all starts with the outfit. Hold-up stockings stay up on their own thanks to a silicone band and do without a suspender belt; classic stockings, on the other hand, need to be held up by a belt. Tights go up to the waist and stand on their own. First ask yourself whether you want a simple wear or a complete lingerie silhouette.
Then comes the question of sheerness, measured in denier: the lower the number, the finer and more transparent the veil; the higher it is, the more the stocking covers and turns opaque. Count around twenty denier for a light veil, more for a matte finish. For size, go by your hip measurement and the height shown on each model's guide.
The main types of stockings and tights
From the finest veil to the most graphic model, the catalogue falls into a few main families. Here are the markers to find your way.
Hold-up stockings
They stay up on their own thanks to a silicone band at the top of the thigh, with no suspender belt. Practical and elegant, they free the thigh with a clean line and remain among the most versatile: easy to wear for everyday as much as for a moment of seduction.
Stockings for a suspender belt
Classic stockings with no silicone band, to be held up by the clips of a suspender belt. They make up the most built lingerie silhouette and are often kept for outfits thought out in detail.
Fishnet stockings
The openwork knit plays on graphic transparency and draws the eye to the leg. From fine net to a wider mesh, fishnet adds an instant sensual touch and dresses a hold-up as much as a model for a suspender belt.
Seamed stockings
A fine seam runs down the back of the leg, from heel to thigh, for a retro effect that visually lengthens the silhouette. An elegant, timeless detail, to wear when you want to underline the line of the leg.
Crotchless tights
Tights with an open crotch, made for seduction: they dress the whole leg and the waist while leaving direct access. They come in different deniers and finishes, from the fine veil to fishnet.
Wetlook and lace stockings
Wetlook brings a glossy, graphic finish, lace dresses the top of the thigh with a refined touch. Bolder, these models tend to the detail where the eye lingers, for a leg set on show.
Hold-ups or stockings for a suspender belt?
Hold-up stockings bank on simplicity: a silicone band at the top of the thigh holds them up on their own, with no accessory. You slip them on in one gesture, they free the thigh with a clean line and are worn for everyday as much as for an intimate moment. It's the choice for practicality, without giving up the look.
Classic stockings, on the other hand, need a suspender belt to stay up: more pieces to coordinate, but also the most complete lingerie silhouette, with its clips drawing a line down the thigh. Between the ease of hold-ups and the staging of stockings for a suspender belt, it's up to each person to choose by the moment and the effect they want.
Tips for choosing and wearing them well
A few simple pointers are enough to find the model that really suits you and keep it in good shape.
- Check the hold: a silicone band for hold-ups, the clips of a suspender belt for classic stockings; tights go up to the waist.
- Choose the denier for the effect: around twenty for a fine, transparent veil, more for an opaque, covering finish.
- Go by the size guide: size is chosen on the hip measurement and height; a stocking that's too small ladders, too big it slips.
- Handle with care: put stockings on by gathering them on your hand first, with no nails or jewellery, to avoid snags on the fine veils.
- Wash gently: hand washing or a laundry bag, at low temperature, preserves the fine veils, the fishnet and the silicone band of hold-ups.
Our selection of stockings and tights
At Tentations, we've gathered everything you need to dress the leg in every register: hold-up stockings, stockings for a suspender belt, fishnet, seamed models, crotchless tights and wetlook or lace finishes, in a choice of sheerness from the fine veil to opaque.
You'll find both discreet tights for everyday and stockings frankly made for seduction, from the light veil under an outfit to the fishnet or wetlook stocking for an evening. Remember to pair your classic stockings with a suspender belt to reveal the whole silhouette.
If you're unsure, start with a pair of hold-up stockings, easy to wear and to pair. You can then explore fishnet, seamed models or crotchless tights to vary the effects, occasion by occasion.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between hold-ups and classic stockings?
Hold-up stockings stay up on their own thanks to a silicone band at the top of the thigh. Classic stockings don't have this band and must be held up by the clips of a suspender belt.
What does denier mean?
Denier measures the thickness of the thread and so the sheerness: the lower the number, the finer and more transparent the veil; the higher it is, the more the stocking covers and turns opaque.
How do I choose my size?
Go by each model's size guide, which combines hip measurement and height. A stocking that's too small may ladder, one that's too big may slip while worn.
How do I stop stockings laddering?
Put them on by gathering them on your hand first, with no nails or jewellery, and handle the fine veils gently. A delicate wash also extends how long they last.
Can hold-up stockings be worn without a suspender belt?
Yes, that's exactly the point of them: the silicone band holds them up on its own at the top of the thigh. Classic stockings, on the other hand, need a suspender belt.
How do I care for my stockings and tights?
Favour hand washing or a laundry bag, at low temperature, and air drying. This preserves the fine veils, the fishnet and the silicone band of hold-ups.
Is delivery discreet?
Yes. Orders are prepared with discretion and shipped in neutral packaging, with no explicit indication of the contents on the outside.