Fun Tights: Fishnets
Fishnets are once again in fashion and look good to my eye this time around. Ann Mashburn posted the above pic of Brigitte Bardot trimming a tree wearing fishnets, and FT did a solid round up on the fun, and somewhat sexy, hosiery du jour. Fishnets come in a wide range of weaves and I prefer the wide weave below.
love to know which brand is which one on the image ! great image ! LOVE 🙂
I have always loved the look of fishnets. But, being over 50: can I wear them without looking like a fashion victim?
I don’t know…I’m probably beyond the age for fishnets. I wore them in high school…in the ‘60s!
Hello Preston, if you really want to have some fun, put the wider weave style over colored opaques.
Preston, thank you for the great news, I have a drawer, of unopened fishnets from the 1960’s, Yes, I am that far away vintage. I’ll be bringing them out. But then, we wore them with colored tights underneath!!!
I remember seeing Diane Von Furstenburg say that fishnets were the secret weapon for women of a certain age. Can’t think of a better recommendation (besides Preston or Ann of course).
Great article. Wolford does indeed make some of the best fishnets. Really like them when my outfit needs just a little “oomph”, plus it’s a small investment.
Sharon, I read somewhere that for us (ahem) “older” women, fishnets can act like a bit of airbrushing and blur the lines. I think that’s very true.
Preston, Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday season! Thank you for all the great reading throughout the year!
I love fishnets!!!
Count me in as over 60 and wearing fishnet stockings! Because my overall look always leans classic, I don’t risk looking as though trying to emulate Ms. Bardot. A younger woman might wear with a leather miniskirt , red lipstick and stilettos; my direction would be a wool skirt, kitten heels, and softer lip color.
As is often the case, Paula nailed my view on this – when worn with otherwise classic pieces, fishnets can add just a little interest for us [just] over 60’s. I also remember the Diane Von Furstenburg quote – she was referring to neutral-colored fishnets which are also great for that airbrushed look. Headed to Wolford.com, for sure! Thank you for a year of inspiration to Preston and this whole community! Happy holidays!
Love fishnets! Which image is which brand?