Hosiery
Step into a visual archive of elegance with our collection of original vintage hosiery magazine advertisements. From delicate silk stockings of the 1920s to the bold pantyhose styles of the 1970s and beyond, each piece captures the fashion, artistry, and allure of its era. These authentic print ads, carefully sourced from their original publications, preserve the colors, typography, and photography that once graced the glossy pages of fashion magazines. Perfect for framing or adding to a private collection, they invite you to hold a piece of history in your hands—each one a one-of-a-kind snapshot of style, design, and advertising from the past century. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of seamed stockings, the charm of retro tights, or the sleek lines of modern hosiery ads, this collection celebrates the timeless beauty of legwear through the decades.
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Hanes Silk Reflections Pantyhose Legs Joanna Print Ad 1987 1980s (2pgs)
This 1987 two-page Hanes Silk Reflections ad plays up a pair of long legs in sheer pantyhose and heels kicked up in the air, with the headline Refl...
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Hanes Silk Reflections Pantyhose Sweepstakes Legs Mink Print Ad 1985 1980s
Long, sheer-stockinged legs are the star of this 1985 Hanes Silk Reflections pantyhose ad, as an elegant model with a sculpted updo lounges on a wh...
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Christian Dior Legwear Lace Pantyhose Sexy Legs Blonde Model Print Ad 1985 1980s
Long, shapely legs take center stage in this 1985 Christian Dior Legwear ad, where a blonde model folds herself into a sculptural pose wearing patt...
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Little L’eggs Tights Girl Green Hat Floral Dress Print Ad 1993 1990s
This 1993 Little L'eggs print ad features a smiling young girl in a green flower-trimmed hat and floral dress, legs kicked up in Little L'eggs Tigh...
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No Nonsense Control Top Panty Hose Two Ounces Sheer Print Ad 1986 1980s
This 1986 No Nonsense ad, 'Two ounces of sheer power,' shows off the brand's Control Top panty hose package alongside diagrammed illustrations of i...
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No nonsense Light Support Pantyhose Sheer Legs Free Offer Print Ad 1986 1980s
This 1986 print ad for No nonsense Light Support pantyhose features a close-up of a woman's bare, sheer-clad legs alongside a bold headline asking ...
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Hanes Alive Pantyhose Woman Phone Tweed Coat Rebate Print Ad 1986 1980s
This 1986 print ad for Hanes Alive support pantyhose features a model in a tweed coat and burgundy blouse talking on the phone, promoting the sheer...
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L'eggs 2010s Magazine Print Advertisement 2013 Legs Silken Mist Skirt Run Resist
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Burlington Fit To Be Sheer Long Legs Pantyhose 1980s Magazine Print Ad 1981
A 1981 Burlington "Fit to Be Sheer" pantyhose ad is a playful black-and-white shot of a laughing model reclined in a lace slip, one leg kicked skyw...
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Givenchy Legs Pantyhose Hosiery Classic Eternal 1980s Magazine Print Ad 1981
A 1981 Givenchy pantyhose ad goes full noir mood, framing a single close-up shot of a woman's legs in sheer hosiery against a dark cafe backdrop, c...
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No Nonsense Control Top Working Woman Legs 1980s Magazine Print Ad 1981
A 1981 No Nonsense Control Top pantyhose ad blends fitness-tip photography with product marketing, showing a model demonstrating a series of hip an...
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No Nonsense Control Top Pantyhose Ventilated Panel Cotton Print Ad 1977 1970s
A 1977 No nonsense ad, "We always made your clothes look better. Now we make you feel better," introducing a cotton-lined ventilated panel for its ...
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L'eggs Pantyhose Memory Yarn Bare Legs Close-Up Sensual Print Ad 1977 1970s
A 1977 L'eggs ad, "L'eggs Memory Yarn stretches out and springs back to fit beautifully," shot in extreme close-up with bare legs and shoulders as ...
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L'eggs Sheer Energy Pantyhose Nothing Keeps You Moving Legs Print Ad 1991 1990s
This is an original vintage magazine print advertisement from 1991 for L'eggs Sheer Energy Pantyhose. The ad features a dynamic image of a woman in...
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Hanes Milena Canonero Costume Designer Print Ad 1991 1990s (2 pg)
This is an original vintage magazine print advertisement from 1991 featuring Hanes and Milena Canonero, an Academy Award-winning costume designer. ...
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Hanes Too Classic Comfort Pantyhose Free Pair Offer Legs Print Ad 1991 1990s
This is an original vintage magazine print advertisement from 1991 for Hanes Too Classic Comfort Pantyhose. The ad features a promotional offer whe...
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Hanes Ultra Sheer Pantyhose Gentlemen Prefer Party Legs Print Ad 1981 1980s
This original 1981 Hanes Ultra Sheer pantyhose magazine advertisement features a formal party scene with women wearing hosiery and the campaign lin...
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Hanes Legwear Socks Tights Kneehighs Weekend Paisley Pillows Print Ad 1991 1990s
This is an original vintage magazine print advertisement from 1991 for Hanes Legwear. The ad features a woman comfortably lounging in a cozy settin...
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Hanes Gentlemen Prefer Ultra Sheer Pantyhose Crossed Legs Print Ad 1978 1970s
This is an original vintage magazine print advertisement from 1978 for Hanes Gentlemen Prefer Ultra Sheer Pantyhose. The ad features a stylish woma...
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Burlington Leg Looks Pantyhose Red Sequin Dress Chandelier Print Ad 1986 1980s
This 1986 print ad for Burlington's Leg Looks pantyhose features a model in a sequined red gown draped over a fur-lined chaise beneath a crystal ch...
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Du Pont Cantrece Nylon Stocking Bare Legs Close-Up Hosiery Print Ad 1966 1960s
This 1966 print ad for Du Pont introduces Cantrece nylon, a new stocking fiber that "fits your leg like make-up fits your face," shown in a strikin...
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Cannon Stockings Fit That Gets Looked At Legs Heels Rug Print Ad 1966 1960s
This 1966 print ad for Cannon stockings, from the maker of Cannon towels and sheets, shows a woman's bare legs in black strappy heels stretched acr...
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Berkshire Chemise Stocking Dancing Legs Pigtails Hosiery Print Ad 1966 1960s
This 1966 print ad for Berkshire International promotes the Chemise Stocking, with a scalloped top designed to stay hidden even when "skirts may ri...
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No Nonsense Panty Hose Smart Shopping Autumn Tree Fall Print Ad 1979 1970s
A 1979 No Nonsense ad shows a woman in a knit vest and pleated wool skirt standing by an autumn tree, with call-out lines pricing her accessories a...
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Leggs Regular Pantyhose Juliet Prowse Dancing Leg Extended Print Ad 1979 1970s
A 1979 L'eggs Regular pantyhose ad shows dancer Juliet Prowse mid-leap in a flowing tan wrap dress beside a grand piano, one leg extended in a dram...
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No Nonsense Panty Hose Smart Shopping Outfit Print Ad 1979 1970s
This 1979 No Nonsense ad breaks down a model's full outfit with labeled callouts, pricing out her tweed blazer, ribbon necktie, scarf, and schoolba...
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Evan-Picone Victorian Rose Thigh-Hi Panty Legs Black White Print Ad 1988 1980s
This black-and-white Evan-Picone ad, photographed by Eric Michelson, is a close, artistic study of a model's bare legs and hip in Victorian Rose th...
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L'eggs Sheer Elegance Pantyhose Crossed Legs Floral Dress Print Ad 1988 1980s
A warm, sun-drenched 1987 L'eggs ad for the Sheer Elegance line shows a woman in a floral kimono-style dress seated with her legs elegantly crossed...
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Evan-Picone Teddy Hose Night Shimmer Control Top Bare Legs Print Ad 1988 1980s
A moody black-and-white close-up ad for Evan-Picone's Teddy Hose Night Shimmer Control Top puts the legs front and center, with a strapless lace te...
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L'eggs Silken Mist Evening Wear for Legs Dinner Party Print Ad 1990 1990s
An elegant 1990 L'eggs ad for Sheer Elegance Silken Mist hosiery, showing a laughing model with her legs crossed at a lively dinner party table. Th...
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Hanes Silk Reflections Pantyhose Claire Beach Couple Print Ad 1989 1980s (2 pgs)
This 1988 two-page Hanes Silk Reflections pantyhose ad, "Reflections on Claire," was carefully removed from a magazine, so the image may not line u...
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Hanes Alive Gentlemen Prefer Ticket Counter Legs 1980s Magazine Print Ad 1981
A 1981 Hanes Alive pantyhose ad set in a bustling theater ticket line, spotlighting a leggy blonde model in a shimmery pink dress as she adjusts he...
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No Nonsense 2010s Print Advertisement (2 page) 2013 Legs "Must have leggings"
Magazine print Advertisement2013No Nonsense2 page advertisementMeasures approximately 8" x 11" (each page)(left and right images may not line up pe...
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Kensie Legs Hosiery Thigh Highs 2010s Magazine photo 2013 (Front / Back Page)
This vintage 2013 Kensie Legs Hosiery magazine advertisement showcases two stylish women highlighting the elegance of thigh-high hosiery. The left ...
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Hue Leggings 2010s Magazine Print Advertisement 2013 Legs Heels Body
This vibrant 2010s Hue Leggings magazine print advertisement from 2013 showcases a striking image of a model exuding confidence. The model is elega...
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No Nonsense 2010s Print Advertisement (2 page) 2013 Legs Remix Tights
This 2010s No Nonsense print advertisement from 2013 features a stylish and vibrant promotion for their Legs Remix Tights. The two-page spread show...
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Easter L'eggs 1970s Magazine Print Ad 1975 Legs Colorful Pantyhose Hosiery
This vibrant 1975 magazine print ad for L'eggs hosiery captures the playful spirit of Easter with a colorful display of pantyhose. The ad features ...
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Supp-hose 1970s Magazine Print Ad 1975 Legs Stockings Hosiery Pantyhose
This vintage 1975 magazine ad showcases the elegance and allure of Supp-hose Sheer Ribbed Control-Top Pantyhose. The image highlights a pair of bea...
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May Queen 1970s Magazine Print Ad 1975 Legs Stockings Hosiery Pantyhose
This 1975 May Queen magazine print ad showcases a stylish woman relaxing by the beach, emphasizing her long, elegant legs adorned in May Queen pant...
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Wolford 2010s Magazine Print Ad 2014 Long Legs Pantyhose Hosiery
This captivating 2014 Wolford magazine print ad showcases the elegance and allure of their Long Legs Pantyhose Hosiery. The image features model Ca...
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Aereated Pantyhose 1970s Print Advertisement 1976 When you've got it, flaunt it
Step back into the 1970s with this original 1976 Aereated Pantyhose print advertisement. The ad features a stylish woman confidently flaunting her ...
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L'eggs 1970s Magazine Print Ad 1976 Pantyhose Hosiery Save $1 4 pack
This vintage 1976 L'eggs magazine print ad showcases a promotional offer for L'eggs pantyhose. The ad features a vibrant, colorful design with an i...
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Round the clock 1970s Magazine Print Ad 1976 Hosiery Legs "Let Givenchy hug you"
Step back into the elegance of the 1970s with this original 1976 magazine print ad for Givenchy Body Smoothers by Round the Clock. This vintage adv...
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Hanes Alive 1970s Print Advertisement 1977 Karen Black Long Legs Director Chair
This vintage 1977 Hanes Alive print advertisement features the renowned actress Karen Black, elegantly seated on a director's chair with her name p...
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No Nonsense 1970s Print Advertisement 1977 Improved Hosiery Pantyhose
This original 1977 No Nonsense advertisement showcases the improved features of their pantyhose, highlighting the new ventilated crotch panel. The ...
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L'eggs Sheer Energy 1970s Print Ad (2 pages) 1977 Pantyhose Hosiery Legs Women
This vibrant 1977 L'eggs Sheer Energy print ad showcases a variety of hosiery products designed to cater to every woman's needs. The two-page sprea...
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Sears Nice Touch Pantyhose 1990s Print Ad 1990 Legs Dog Portugese Pondego
This 1990s Sears Nice Touch Pantyhose print ad showcases a stylish woman standing confidently with her dog, highlighting the elegance and smoothnes...
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L'eggs Classic 1990s Print Advertisement (2 pages) 1990 Tug of War Not Anymore
This L'eggs Classic 1990s print advertisement showcases a two-page spread emphasizing the struggles women faced with their pantyhose, humorously de...
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Hosiery — About this collection
Explore magazine print advertisements from the early 1900s to today. This collection highlights pantyhose, tights, and legwear design. See illustration, studio photography, and editorial campaign art by decade. Each listing is an original magazine ad page. It is not a reprint and not the garment shown.
Why collectors love Hosiery ads
These pages capture fabric, fit, and styling in real time. They show how legwear shapes the full fashion look. Taglines reveal ideals around comfort, durability, and allure. Type and layout record brand voice across eras. Prices and store names can help date a page. Designers study ads for material and construction cues.
What you will find here
Browse vintage legwear across many decades and aesthetics. Compare sheer and opaque styles through changing trends. See Cuban heels, and fully fashioned classics. Follow the rise of nylon and modern stretch fibers. Note color stories, seasonal campaigns, and retail collaborations. This mix makes Hosiery a rich subject for display.
Reading the details
Look for back seams, reinforced heels, and toe styles. Observe welt height, seam placement, and knit density. Study sheen under light and how it photographs. Packaging art and size charts often appear alongside features. Retailer imprints and studio credits aid provenance. These clues help date Hosiery precisely and confidently.
1930s–1950s shapewear focus
Many collectors seek 1930s to 1950s foundation looks. Expect garters, slips, and structured silhouettes in this span. Ads show period goals for dresses and daywear. Materials and closures change with wartime supply shifts. That arc keeps Hosiery history especially engaging for research.
Dating tips for Hosiery magazine print advertisements
Match hemlines and skirt shapes to decade trends. Hair and makeup often signal specific years quickly. Phone formats and postal zones refine date ranges. Patent numbers and fiber claims add strong evidence. Photographer styles can identify campaigns at a glance. Use several clues together for best accuracy.
Condition and care notes
All pages are original magazine ad pages. We ship flat in an archival sleeve with backing board. Use UV-safe frames and acid-free mats for display. Avoid direct sun and high humidity where possible. Handle edges with clean, dry hands. Light dusting is usually enough for care.
Building themed walls
Create trios by decade, palette, or silhouette. Pair seamed stockings with bold 1960s tights for contrast. Mix black-and-white portraits with color campaigns for pop. Add packaging close-ups to bring in graphic interest. Keep spacing generous to let typography breathe. Curate sets that celebrate Hosiery across eras.
How to search this collection
Use decade terms to narrow quickly and clearly. Try “1930s pantyhose” or “1960s tights” for focus. Open items and use zoom to review details. Read titles for year, subject, and key features. Save favorites and compare before checkout. Return often to see newly listed advertisements.
Celebrity and model moments
Some campaigns feature noted models, actors, or singers. Photographer styles often mark a decade fast. Studio lighting can signal classic luxury imagery. Street scenes suggest newer editorial approaches. Verify credits when available in the caption lines. These cues enrich context for Hosiery collectors.
Keep browsing on our site
Explore related Lingerie Ads for foundation context.
Refine by era with By Decade and build precise sets.
Further reading
See object-level detail on historic stockings at The Met: Stockings, 19th century.
Explore timelines and articles on legwear at FIT’s Fashion History Timeline: Stockings resources.
Notes and reminders
Every item here is an original magazine ad page. It is not a reprint and not the garment itself. Titles list decade and subject for quick reference. Descriptions add collector language without hype. These pages suit framing, study, and curated displays. Enjoy the archive and build a set you love.