The Most Fashion-Forward Ways To Wear Fishnet Stockings
The key: Doing so without looking slutty or tacky.
By LYDIA TEO,
Whatever you may associate with fishnets (read: cheap/sleazy/the list goes on), fashion folk have been giving it a different dimension and using it to put a twist to safe wardrobe staples. We highlight the stand-out looks on Instagram so far and where to get your own pair:
On the streets
Swiss fashion blogger Kristina Bazan teamed her fishnet stockings with striped capri pants and retro glasses, giving her look a vintage-y spin.
Moldovan fashion blogger Doina Ciobanu wore fishnet socks with a pair of classic pumps and a trench coat, injecting her look with an unexpectedly sexy appeal.
Australian photographer/stylist Amanda Amanda Shadforth used it as a way to add texture to a minimalist, polished outfit.
Amsterdam-based fashion blogger Beatrice Gutu also played up textures by pairing fishnet stockings with a chunky knit and a checkered trench coat.
Sydney-based photographer Helen-Jayne wore hers with neutral camel tones to play down the sex appeal and make it daytime-appropriate.
German-based influencer Sonia Lyson adapted her fishnet stockings for a more street look with a hoodie and lace-up boots.
Melbourne-based fashion blogger Kristy Wu paired it with loafers for a playful edge.
On the shelves
Main image: Oraclefox Instagram (@oraclefox)
Additional contributions: Isabel Ong
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