Leg Avenue Sheer Stocking with Backseam and Lace Top

White sheer with a lace top and a back seam, in the Plus size range. White hosiery shows every stitch, so poor construction has nowhere to hide, which is exactly why this pair is worth a look: the lace band and the seam both read cleanly against a pale sheer.

White is the bridal and occasion choice, and it is also the one that looks best against summer clothing rather than under a coat. Wear it with a white or cream hem where the tonal effect works, or deliberately against a dark dress for contrast. The lace band grips without a belt. Wash these on their own in cool water, never with anything darker, and lay them flat to dry out of direct sun so the white does not dull.

Backseam stockings in white and in the Plus range are a rare combination. Most brands make black, make one size, and consider the job done.

• Style: Sheer stockings with lace top band, Plus
• Detail: Back seam running the length of the leg
• Wear with: Bridal and occasion looks, pale hems
• Care: Hand wash cool on their own, lay flat to dry
• Available in: White, Plus