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Were colourful seamed stockings really worn in the 1950s — or are they a modern vintage fantasy? 🧵

In reality, most 1940s & 50s stockings were neutral, with subtle seams designed to create a flawless leg — not bold colour contrasts.

Today’s colourful seams are a reinterpretation of vintage style

That said, couture told a different story. Designers like Elsa Schiaparelli experimented with vibrant hosiery — I’ve shared more on this (and what I saw at the Victoria and Albert Museum) here → https://whatkatiediduk.substack.com/p/schiaparelli-stockings-at-the-v-and