Rockabilly Hosiery Style
Rockabilly and pin-up fashion embraces vintage hosiery as essential to the retro look.
Signature Styles
Seamed Stockings
- THE rockabilly essential
- Cuban heel most authentic
- Black seam on nude stocking
- Or contrast seam colors
Fishnets
- Classic pin-up item
- Small to medium gauge
- Black or white
White Hosiery
- 50s drive-in aesthetic
- Bobby socks or full stockings
- With saddle shoes or heels
Complete the Look
| Hosiery | Pair With |
|---|---|
| Seamed stockings | Pencil skirts, wiggle dresses |
| Fishnets | Full skirts, cherry prints |
| White stockings | Poodle skirts, diner style |
| Opaque colored | Mod 60s looks |
Footwear Pairing
- Stiletto heels (seamed stockings)
- Platform heels
- Mary Janes
- Creepers (more punk rockabilly)
- Saddle shoes (50s authentic)
Era Variations
1940s Pin-Up
- Seamed stockings essential
- Victory roll hair
- High-waisted everything
1950s Rockabilly
- Full skirts with petticoats
- Bobby socks with heels
- Fishnets with edge
Psychobilly (Darker)
- Ripped fishnets
- Horror-themed prints
- Mixed with goth elements
Where to Wear
- Rockabilly events
- Car shows
- Swing dances
- Pin-up photoshoots
- Daily vintage lifestyle