nylons
Synthetic leg sheaths
Nylons are women's stockings or pantyhose made from nylon, a synthetic fabric.
The term emerged mid-twentieth century when nylon replaced silk: She put on her nylons before the interview.
Though the material now appears in countless products, nylons specifically means hosiery—a usage that sounds somewhat dated to younger speakers.
Sheer nylon leg garment
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
- tightsStretchy leg garment
- thigh-highsSelf-supporting leg hosiery
- knee-highsSocks reaching the calf
fishnets · sheers · opaques · garter · suspenders · seamed · seamless · nude
Polymer linked by amide bonds
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
elastane · lycra · microfiber · blended · man-made · manufactured · extruded · filament
Quality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- 1940sFourth decade, twentieth century
- 1950sDecade after WWII
seamed · glamour · elegant · formal · professional · accessory · ensemble · hourglass
Permitting diffused light passage
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- ultrathinExtremely minimal thickness
delicate · filmy · wispy · invisible · lightweight · featherlight · shimmery · matte
pantyhose
Sheer nylon leg garment
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
- tightsStretchy leg garment
- thigh-highsSelf-supporting leg hosiery
knee-highs · fishnets · sheers · opaques · garter · suspenders · seamed · seamless · nude · suntan
polyamide
Polymer linked by amide bonds
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
spandex · elastane · lycra · microfiber · blended · man-made · manufactured · extruded · filament · yarn
vintage
Quality from past eras
1950s · seamed · glamour · elegant · formal · professional · accessory · ensemble · hourglass · wardrobe
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- see-throughAllowing vision through
ultrathin · delicate · filmy · wispy · invisible · lightweight · featherlight · shimmery · matte · gloss
- 1940sWWII, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Normandy, VE Day
- hosierysocks, tights, stockings, hose, knee-highs
- 1940s fashionvictory rolls, seamed stockings, snood, pin curls, bullet bra
- polymerspolymer, elastomers, monomer, polyurethane foam, silicone rubber
nylonstube socks
Heelless athletic hosiery
bare legs · gym socks · barefoot · socks · ankle socks
- nylon stockingsSynthetic leg hosiery
- nylon stringsPolymer guitar cords
- nylon lineSynthetic polymer cord
- nylon fabricSynthetic woven polymer
- nylon bagSynthetic fabric carrier
- nylon cordSynthetic fiber rope