On Summer Hosiery...

Guinevere Van Seenus in Vogue UK. Image via here.

Now that the sun has finally come out in Portland  & we've joined the rest of the country in the sunny days of splendor, a post on perfect Summer hosiery seemed appropriate. As the temperatures rise, so do the hemlines, and we've all had those days where it is simply too hot to contemplate another layer - even if it's a sheer stocking. Yet there is no need to forsake a well-dressed leg for comfort in warmer temperatures!

Jane's Vanity has a plethora of lovely, unique hosiery options to get you through the warmer months, both in-shop and online. From classic silk stockings from Cervin and Fifi Chachnil to unique patterns from Fogal and Falke, there are offerings for every style & outfit.

Falke Net Stay-Up

My favorite hosiery option for truly sweltering days is the nude fishnet. It dresses your legs without adding any additional layers and looks perfect with any possible variety of colors and patterns. The fishnet pattern adds visual interest without detracting from the outfit itself, and the nude color adds an element of the unexpectedly sweet to an intrinsically sexy style of hosiery most often seen in black.

Anja Rubik for Vogue Mexico. Image via here.

Fishnets can be incredibly chic in any color, especially when it is coordinated with your outfit. With Nude, Cigar Brown, Platinum Grey & the versatile putty-taupe Frappe color in stock, there's an option for any look. Fishnets in the daytime at many jobs can be a tricky proposition, but the softer tones of nude and grey can be easier to carry in a professional setting. 

Falke Big Net Tight

From stay-ups to tights to knee-highs, wide nets with a 60's feel to closer nets which evoke the roaring 20's - there's a fishnet out there for everyone! On days where the temperature is over 80, you'll appreciate this hosiery option even more.

Anja Rubik for Vogue Mexico. Image via here.

Another fabulous hosiery option - summer or no - is the classic stocking with a garterbelt or garters. Nothing will make you feel more feminine than the pull of the stockings against the garterbelt when you take a step, and the very process of rolling the stocking up your leg and attaching it to the garter straps feels luxurious. A silk stocking, like the one we have in-shop from Cervin, has the added luxury of being a silk - like the softest gossamer, this is a stocking you will never want to take off, and its status as a natural fiber has the added benefit of 'breathing' - a real plus in warm weather! Other lovely possibilities include the classic nude-with-black backseam from Fifi Chachnil, or the buttery-soft Diamond 10 Stocking from Falke.

Fogal 'Bellevue' Stay-Up - please call or email for details!

Another really lovely hosiery option is a pattern. The French have this knack for mixing patterns which many Americans seem too timid to try - walking down the streets of Paris in January, I'm always struck by all the patterned hosiery walking by. As a nod to this (and as big fans of the look), Jane's Vanity always stocks a handful of lovely patterned options. Try pairing a striped stocking with a lace skirt, a lace stocking with your floral dress - you might be surprised by how great it looks!

Image via here.

Hosiery is a valuable accessory for any look, and one that is often neglected - black or nude, sheer or opaque, these are all important options, but what about a little color? A surprising pattern? The seduction & comfort of a stocking or a stay-up? Much of the hosiery at Jane's Vanity is released seasonally, so each individual style becomes a treasure. 

Falke Squares Stay-Up

Can't wait to share the news of a gorgeous new line of hosiery/socks which will be making it's way to toe shop in early fall - decadent, magnificent pieces of pure silk and cashmere... 

xoxo, Emily