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Crotchless tights have a lot going for them. We consider them an alternative to both standard tights and also stockings – but they take the advantages from both. Firstly, no matter your reasons for selecting crotchless tights (or open tights, as they are also known), they are one of the…
This week we have a chat with Anca, who is behind the ‘Teke on Heels’ Instagram account. She shares her love for fine hosiery from her Italian home, and epitomises feminine confidence. So, get a glass of wine, and lets have two minutes with Teke…. Lucy x What is your…
If you love Instagram almost as much as your hosiery, there is a good chance you will have seen the stunning NyloNova account, featuring Monika in a collection of beautiful photographs. We spoke to the incredibly feminine Monika about her love for stockings, and this is what she had to say….Lucy x…
Here at Mayfair, we have decided to feature some of the most glamorous women we know of, and ask them to tell us a little about themselves. We are delighted that the first person to be featured is Miss Pearl Curl, a pinup and vintage obsessed model from the UK. Lucy…
Can I wear stockings to the office? Of course, you should wear whatever makes you comfortable and feel good about yourself. That is the short answer. The long answer is a little more complicated and depends on numerous factors. Firstly, some workplaces have a uniform or established work outfit that is…
Opaque hosiery doesn’t have quite the same glamorous and alluring reputation that sheer hosiery has. In the warmer months, we wear hosiery because we want to – it’s a fashion choice. In winter though, it’s a practical necessity. A wardrobe basic. And ‘basic’ and ‘glamorous’ are not usually words that…
Are you thinking of gifting someone hosiery and/or lingerie this festive season, but aren’t sure where to start? Perhaps you just need a little inspiration? I’m here to share some advice on how to pick and present the perfect gift. The two most important gifting tips are… 1. Match their…
It’s always nice when you can end a year on a particularly positive note, and this autumn has marked a significant and exciting milestone for Mayfair – the launch of an in-house hosiery range to complement their own collection of lingerie! You may wonder why this didn’t happen sooner. After all, Mayfair…
Outfit planning for a boudoir photo shoot is often as fun as the event itself. You get to dabble in fashion styling, and treat yourself to some fancy new things – perhaps even a whole new outfit. There are plenty of articles online with advice on choosing lingerie, but the…
Seamed stockings, also called backseam stockings, are a perpetually popular choice. Whether it’s the leg-lengthening look you love or their retro vibe, there’s no denying that they’re a hosiery classic. The original sheer hosiery style, no less. Sheer stockings became popular in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the 40’s…
When it comes to shopping for hosiery, one of the most common terms you’re going to come across is ‘denier’. And after looking at enough pairs of stockings and tights, you’ll probably gather that it has something to do with how sheer or opaque the product is. But what exactly does denier…
Whatever your hosiery priorities – quality, price, style, or all of the above – Trasparenze is a name to know. Based in Italy, the brand is known as much for its elegant basics as it is for its fashion-forward creations. Everything they do well, they do very well. Not tried Trasparenze products…
When people ask about the difference between hold-ups and stockings, the typical answer is that hold-ups stay up on their own while stockings require a suspender belt. Which is true, except for the suspender belt part. Maison Close ‘Les Fetiches’ Les Suspenders Stockings do require ‘something’ to keep them in place, but you’ve…
The history of lingerie is endlessly fascinating. Did you know, for example, that in the past women’s underwear used to be crotchless as standard? It was seen as more hygienic, more practical, and even more modest since the wearer could use the bathroom without undressing. With the advent of shorter skirts,…
Just like a bra set or pretty night slip, hosiery can make a wonderful gift for the most romantic day of the year – it’s both intimate and indulgent. And with prices ranging from below £10 to £50+, there’s an option for every budget too. But with so many hosiery styles…
December is upon us, and that can only mean one thing – it’s party season. From family gatherings to office parties, to festive nights out with the girls, it’s time to plan those party outfits. Once you’ve found the perfect dress and moved onto the accessories, don’t forget to think…
Are you typically a tights-wearer, but intrigued by the idea of stockings? Then you’ll also need to get yourself a suspender belt to hold them up. It’s the same thing as a garter belt, which is the US name for them. Some people choose to wear a suspender belt and stockings for aesthetic…
When it comes to selecting your hold ups, it can be a little daunting to browse through several hundred pairs, ranging from sheers to opaques. So, the ladies at Mayfair have compiled a guide to buying some of our favourite pairs. We have selected one pair of key hold ups…
You are probably here because you love your legwear – and maybe you particularly like stockings. Well, as you may know, stockings need a suspender belt (or garter belt, as it is called in many places) in order for them to be held in place. Sounds simple doesn’t it – one pair of…
With a line up the back of each leg as ubiquitous to 1940s and 1950s fashion as the cinched waist and perfectly-coiffed hair-do, it can seem like stocking seams were simply a popular trend. But the truth is that almost all hosiery was seamed back then – that was just how it…
There is an eternal debate concerning two varieties of stocking – which are the finest, is it the 100% nylon stockings, or the 100% silk stockings? At the risk of spoiling this whole article, they both have their fans, but there is no clear cut winner – both nylon and silk…
With the sun high in the sky, we are seeing trousers being swapped for skirts and dresses, which in itself is a wonderful welcome to the warmer weather. However, us ladies may have spent the last few months in either opaque, or slightly thicker, hosiery. So, it is time to make…
Stockings have a very strong reputation for being incredibly sensual and perfect for the boudoir. But that really isn’t giving them the credit they deserve. Stockings are inevitably one of the first things that we consider when preparing any outfit that could be considered ‘sensual’ for a night out, or even…
‘Suspender tights’ is a term often used to describe two forms of hosiery. Firstly, suspender tights can refer to tights (or pantyhose) that actually appear to be stockings (see photo above of the Belle Epoque Suspender Tights) – in that they are crotchless, but have a waist band at the top in…
Deciding on one pair of stockings can be daunting. For a special occasion, like Valentine’s Day, date night, or any other time when only luxury will suffice, then it might be worth taking a quick look at choices made by the ladies we work with on Instagram. We have a perfect selection from…
Spending a little time away with your partner can be an infrequent treat. So, a little planning can go a long way in order to ensure it remains a memorable weekend for both of you. For us ladies, deciding which clothes to take away with us can involve a lot…
In our constant quest to locate the most beautiful and sensual hosiery in the world, we are extremely pleased to introduce you to Chantal Thomass hosiery. The Chantal Thomass lingerie house was founded many years ago in France, and is a leading producer of both hosiery and lingerie, only to be…
When it comes to buying lingerie and hosiery as a Christmas present, men need to understand that size really is important to women. And that’s because the single, most common mistake made by men buying lingerie is that they usually end up purchasing the wrong size. This results in an unwearable…
The onset of darker and colder mornings after summer have always been a trigger for many women to immediately reach for their trusty pair of black opaque tights. The staple of many women’s winter wardrobe, they are as much of an autumnal habit as pulling out boots, gloves and…
Fishnet stockings have had a long association with the boudoir, but slowly, over the last twelve months they have gained a certain respectability outside of the bedroom. What started as a trend to wear fishnet tights with denim has filtered through to luxury wear. Now, we are seeing a huge rise…
We have invited Lucille, our resident expert on France, to explain how she wears her hosiery for a typical weekend in Paris. FRIDAYA work day for me, so it would usually involve sheer hold ups to match my outfit. Typically, these would be either black, or a shade of nude,…
Wolford, now available at Mayfair Stockings In the hosiery world, Wolford is considered ‘the’ premium brand of stockings, tights and hold ups. Their touch, appearance, comfort and durability are legendary – and have been since 1950, when the brand was first established. What began in Austria, on Lake Constance nearly seventy years…
One of the most popular brands in the boutique is Gio – the winners of our ‘Stockings of the Year Award‘. Their nylon stockings are well known worldwide, and they have a loyal following. But what makes them so special? Well, firstly, they are stunning to touch. You will rarely feel anything smoother…
Stockings have always been in fashion. Since their invention, they have been a popular choice when adding a touch of glamour to your outfit. Recently, however, a number of loyal customers have been looking for stockings to compliment their vintage outfits. We have seen three main reasons why they have purchased…
Summer is just around the corner, and with the increase in temperature, we can slowly consign the opaque stockings and tights to the back of our hosiery drawers – exchanging them for a more sheer, lighter selection of stockings. During the summer months, stockings with a suspender belt will be…
When it comes to hosiery, nothing gives a woman more confidence than black stockings. They are glamorous, empowering and make a statement. Even though the weather is warming in the northern hemisphere, we are seeing more women stick to their regular sheer black stockings, as opposed to switching to nude…
Stockings have a huge following, and not just for special occasions or the boudoir. From many years experience providing stockings to women around the globe, we know that a good deal of them buy their stockings for everyday work wear. Although incredibly popular in the office, they are also worn by…
Following on from our post last year about the ladies of Instagram who wear Mayfair Stockings, we thought you might like to see an update from some of our more fashionable followers. So, here are the latest photos from Sierra McKenzie (Photos R.Kidd) and Gracie Love (Photo: Lamasa). Stockings worn are: Cervin Couture Nylon Stockings Lucy x…
If you are unsure about wearing seamed stockings to a wedding, then let us help you. Firstly, can you wear seamed stockings as a bride? This is your show. If you want to wear seamed stockings, then you should wear them – and make all your bridesmaids wear them too if you like (I…
Following on from our Stockings of the Year Award, we take a closer look at the hold ups and tights that deserve our highest recommendation. The 2016 award for ‘Hold Ups of the Year’ goes to Falke, for their Lunelle 8 denier Peacock hold ups. Featuring a lace ‘peacock feather’ welt, as…
Around this time of year we tend to look back over the last twelve months, and select some of the highlights for both our customers and ourselves. So, over the coming weeks, we will be showcasing some of our favourite hosiery and lingerie. Obviously, we are going to start with our…
If you traditionally wear either hold ups or tights (or pantyhose in the US), but think you might like to give stockings a try, then it can seem like there are an infinite number of options out there. The following guide may help a little when it comes to choosing…
We have been selling stockings for a long time, and in all those years, we have sent our little hand wrapped purple parcels of glamorous and feminine hosiery to virtually every country in the world. So, we thought it might be interesting to take a little look at the countries that…
When it comes to fully fashioned stockings, you have two styles of heel you may choose (actually, there are a few more, but they are very rare). Fully fashioned stockings, or FFS for short, are knitted flat, and then sewn up the back of the leg, producing a seam with the telltale…
We thought you might all like to see how the beautiful ‘ladies of Instagram’ are wearing their Mayfair stockings. You can click their names to view their Instagram accounts, and click the product names to shop the stockings and hold ups. First is Gracie Love, from the UK, wearing our Retro stockings from Paris….
If it is your first time wearing stockings it can seem pretty difficult to know where to start. However, it doesn’t take long to get used to wearing stockings and a suspender belt. First and foremost, wear a good suspender belt. for all day wear I recommend the deeper varieties with six metal clasps,…
Why are silk stockings held in such high regard? What makes them so special, and why are they any different to other stockings? Here are seven reasons to wear silk stockings: You can find our French Silk Stockings here. Lucy x Source: https://www.mayfairstockings.com/blogs/news/seven-reasons-to-wear-silk-stockings
For anyone who works with lingerie, one question crops up daily, mainly from women who are fairly new to wearing stockings and suspender belts. Being honest, it is a perfectly understandable question. The question: ‘Do I wear my pants under my suspender belt, or over it? Why do we get…
Weddings and stockings have always had close links to each other, perhaps more so than any other event in your life. Even if you have never worn stockings before, the chances are that you may have been considering them as part of your wedding outfit. So, what to wear? What are…
That depends. It depends on how confident you are, and how confident you want to feel. Simply put, if you want to feel feminine and glamorous at the same time, then there is only one choice – stockings. These have been the hosiery of choice for generations of women who want…
