All kinds of stockings, tights and pantyhose.
“For the loveliest legs in the world!” These ads for Berkshire stocking date from 1947-49.
“You can even bend over and still be a lady.” These four Burlington Cameo pantyhose adverts date between 1968-69.
“Cobwebby charmers!” This ad campaign for Cannon nylon stockings ran from 1947-48.
No seams to worry about!These pantyhose ads by Hanes date from 1954-65 and are all of a similar style.
The great look. The great leg.Between 1965-67, Hanes released a series of adverts with a distinctly urban feel to them, of which I’ve found four different styles.
Sheer indulgence.There were several styles of smaller ad campaigns from Hanes released during the sixties.
“Gentlemen Prefer Hanes” These unashamedly awful Hanes pantyhose adverts date from between 1973-84. Each one features a man leering at another woman’s legs whilst out with his wife or girlfriend. I don’t know about them being gentlemen, more like creepymen!
“No one knows I’m wearing support pantyhose.” These Hanes Alive support pantyhose adverts date from between 1979-83.
“Gossamer glamour for the transcendent occasion.” These ads for Real Silk hosiery date from 1939-40.
“Because you love nice things.”Here is a small selection of my favourite Van Raalte stocking adverts from the very early 1950’s.