What are Fishnet Stockings?
Fishnet stockings are a form of hosiery and are aptly named for their pattern. The pattern of fishnet stockings is woven with small diamond shapes. Fishnet stockings are close fitting garments intended to flatter the curves of the legs and create a sleek, muscular appearance by use of the pattern. The similar fencenet pattern resembles fishnet, but with larger diamond shapes. The origin of fishnet stockings is ambiguous, though it is believed by many to have been Paris, France. Fishnet stockings, like most forms of hosiery, were once worn in conjunction with garter belts. However, since the invention of pantyhose in the 1950s, fishnet stockings are no longer just stockings, but more often fishnet pantyhose or tights. Still, they are most commonly referred to as fishnet stockings whether they are held up with garters or all one piece.
