The Right Stockings to Wear Under Your Pants and Dresses

Stockings are often associated with sexy, feminine outfits. It’s usually worn under skirts and dresses, and also paired with sensual lingerie. Of course, as fashion girls and celebrities would show, these aren’t the only combos you can make with them.

Kathryn Bernardo performed on ASAP earlier this month wearing snap-off pants and red fishnet stockings peeking through the slits.

The shorts and stockings combination is also a popular choice. Just look at how Sue Ramirez and Gabbi Garcia styled it.

We’re sure you have a pair of stockings or tights in your cabinets. If not, it might be time for you to get some and try the styling ideas we listed below.

H&M Denim Shorts + Stradivarius Lace Tights

If you look at Sue’s outfit above, you’ll see that she paired denim shorts with patterned black stockings. For something similar, cop Stradivarius’ lace tights which has a floral effect.

H&M. Available at SM Makati.

Stradivarius. Available at Glorietta 1.

Ann Demeulmeester Slit Wide-Leg Trousers + Falke Fishnet Tights

Bold-colored stockings may be intimidating at first. But when worn underneath dark side-slit pants, it can be a standout accessory. Try this with the Ann Demeulmeester trousers and Falke fishnet tights.

Ann Demeulmeester. Available on Farfetch.

Falke. Available on Net-a-Porter.

ONLY Onyldagny High Straight An Jeans + Pull & Bear Fishnet Tights

While not all of us are fans of overly ripped jeans, fishnet stockings somehow make it more eye-catching. To achieve this look, it’s best to get jeans with big holes on the knee area so the stockings will peek through seamlessly.

ONLY. Available on Zalora PH.

Pull & Bear. Available at SM Megamall.

Zara Faux Leather Skirt + Berkshire Lace Top Stockings in Nude

Skin tone stockings has become popular the past few years, especially with brands that are catering to women with darker complexions. For a neutral option, use this Berkshire pair underneath any colored skirt.

Zara. Available at Power Plant Mall.

Berkshire. Available on Bare Necessities.

River Island Grey Ribbed Jersey Bodycon Dress + Darlington Microfiber Stockings

For dresses, all-black stockings and heels will do the trick. Make your look even sexier with a comfortable bodycon dress to show off your natural curves.

River Island. Available at SM Aura Premier.

Darlington. Available at Landmark.

 

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