Hosiery: English Vocabulary List

tight-fitting legwear that provides support to the legs with compression for improved circulation and reduced fatigue

"Support tights help her legs."

"She wore firm support tights that helped prevent her legs from swelling during her long flight across the ocean."

a type of hosiery made with an open, net-like pattern resembling the texture of fishnets, often worn for fashion or as a form of lingerie or costume accessory

"Fishnet stockings have diamond holes."

"She wore black fishnet stockings with a tiny diamond pattern and a seam up the back for a sexy vintage look."

a short, thick, and usually ribbed sock that typically reaches just above the ankle, commonly worn for everyday casual wear or athletic activities

"He put on crew socks."

"For his morning run, he pulled on a pair of thick, ribbed crew socks to provide extra cushioning and warmth."

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

a tight-fitting women's garment made of nylon or silk, covering the foot and leg, sometimes held up by suspenders

"Her stocking has a seam."

"She wore sheer nude stockings that were almost invisible but made her legs look smoother and more even toned."

a type of garment worn over the legs and made of thick, warm material to provide warmth during colder weather

"She wore leg warmers."

"The dancer put on her leg warmers to keep her muscles warm before starting her strenuous rehearsal."

a thin legwear for women fitting tight to the hips, legs and feet, worn as an undergarment

"Pantyhose cover waist to toes."

"She wore sheer nude pantyhose under her dress because it was a formal office where bare legs were not appropriate."

a type of sock designed for athletic activities, typically features a padded sole, a higher ankle cuff, and moisture-wicking properties

"Athletic socks wick away moisture."

"He wore thick white athletic socks with extra cushioning in the heel and toe for his long distance runs."

a type of long, thin socks made from a synthetic material called nylon

"She wore nylon stockings."

"In the 1950s, women often wore sheer nylon stockings that were held up with garters for a smooth appearance."

a short sock that covers the foot and reaches just above the ankle, commonly worn for casual or athletic purposes

"These are ankle socks."

"He preferred wearing ankle socks with his athletic shoes to avoid overheating his feet during intense workouts."

a thin, formal sock worn with dressy footwear, often made of fine materials and featuring patterns or colors that match formal attire

"His dress socks are black."

"He wore thin black dress socks with his suit and polished oxford shoes for the formal wedding."

an ankle-high sock that were popularized in the 1940s and 1950s, often worn with saddle shoes or loafers

"Bobbysocks were popular in 1950s."

"The teenager wore white bobbysocks that folded over at the ankle with her saddle shoes and poodle skirt."

a short sock that sits below the ankle and is typically worn with shoes for casual or athletic activities

"Buy some low-cut socks."

"The tennis player chose low-cut socks that would not show above the rim of her shoes, maintaining a clean athletic look."