Where to buy
Seamed Stockings
UK Tights
Based in Cheshire, UK, UK Tights was establish by Dawn Barber in 2005. They have a great selection of seamed stockings from Paris at pretty reasonable price. Brands range from Gerbe, Kunert, Pretty Polly, Jonathan Aston, Levante, Love Me Pin Up, Cervin Esprit Corture, Cette, Leg Avenue, Trasparenze, to Charnos. If you are looking for some unusual funky seamed, like a pair of blue seamed stockings, check out this store. They have new stock on a weekly basis. Next day delivery, great customer service. Don’t forget to key in “OFFER10″ at checkout to enjoy 10% discount.
Secret In Lace
This is my personal favorite. They are the specialist in authentic Fully Fashioned Stockings that is similar to those in the 40’s and 50’s. You can get some pretty unique seamed stockings that you are not able to find elsewhere, like the diamond seam and the vintage dot. Even if you do not intend to buy, check out the site to see how vintage models pair their dresses with these seams. I am sure you pick up some ideas for your wardrobe. Just go to Secret In Lace and select “Leg Salon”.
They are also the worldwide exclusive distributor of Dita Von Teese signature hosiery collection. The Dita Collection are made to the exact standard of 1950’s original with her trademark logo imprint on the welt. If you have very fair skin, and don’t mind the wait, I recommend this brand.
What Katie Did
Most of the friends I know love this brand. Originally started online selling vintage stockings with a specialism in fully fashioned and seamed stockings. They have since expanded into lingerie and are now manufacture the biggest range of faux vintage lingerie,hosiery and corsets in the UK today.
You can purchase online, by mail order, from their London boutique and from stockists worldwide. They are also one of the few that stick to using fabrics and manufacturing methods in the 1950s.
Their site has a range of hosiery from fully fashioned in french (point) heel, cuban heel, havana heel and the more recent innovation of the Manhattan Heel. Alongside their traditional nylons they also stock a small selection of metal clip suspender belts and girdles.
They are the only store I know that carries Tulle Seam (mostly used by performer or Halloween).