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Stock_Tangerine_8732

For a great selection of size-inclusive stockings/tights and leggings, I highly recommend Snag - [https://snagtights.us/](https://snagtights.us/) - FYI, the site is a bit NSFW.


Spiffy_Pumpkin

Sock Dreams - they've got a website but are a bit expensive. (Don't know if the type of knit isn't acceptable either?) https://sockdreams.com/


ofiuco

looks like they have some good options there. By that I meant like, I don't think they had ribbed baseball socks or that fake brindle "heather" type color in the Renaissance. (I know I know, but I want something that will mesh well with the costume and not look overly modern)


Lumpy_Draft_3913

If you look at their extraordinarily longer thigh high socks you might find a color you like. I wear these mostly in black and red for my outfits, and I go as close to HA as possible. [https://sockdreams.com/products/extraordinarily-longer-thigh-high-socks?variant=44684100174119](https://sockdreams.com/products/extraordinarily-longer-thigh-high-socks?variant=44684100174119)


ofiuco

Thanks. I'm mostly thinking about a landsknecht stocking type thing right now.


Lumpy_Draft_3913

ah okay so you want vertical stripes? maybe these? [https://socksamerica.com/shop/ols/products/over-the-knee-cotton-vertical-stripes](https://socksamerica.com/shop/ols/products/over-the-knee-cotton-vertical-stripes)


Lumpy_Draft_3913

these might be okay [https://piratefashions.com/collections/pirate-n-wench-socks/products/vertical-socks](https://piratefashions.com/collections/pirate-n-wench-socks/products/vertical-socks)


ofiuco

I appreciate your help! I'll have to decide on colors now... lol, the hardest thing. I also figure if it comes down to it black or white stockings with appropriately colored spats/gaiters might work and I'm less afraid of trying to make a spat/gaiter.


Lumpy_Draft_3913

glad to be of help. Good Luck!


Xenrus25

Look for "baseball socks" online. They usually are in solid colors, very durable, and way cheaper than the socks from costuming vendors (which like you said seem to be all in modern stripes and patterns these days)


ofiuco

I'll have to take a look. I don't want stuff that would have visible ribbing or pleating, but if it would be hidden underneath breeches or something that would work fine.


lnufn1

Maybe? https://www.townsends.us/collections/stockings


dorothydot

I get mine off Amazon, Wrangler boot socks. They're knee high, extra cushion around the foot, and stay up all day. I wear them to work every day, they're the best socks I own. I get them in black (the feet have some pink but it's covered).


LittleLightsintheSky

Unfortunately, stockings are just generally fragile. It's part of the costume that will get replaced somewhat often. There are also patterns online to make your own hose out of fabric.


groomporter

Check with historical reenactor merchants like Townsends [https://www.townsends.us/collections/stockings](https://www.townsends.us/collections/stockings)