Silk Stockings

The famous American GIs wore silk stockings as gifts for British women of the Second World War, but now, as then, it is very difficult to find real silk stockings. Not because of conflict and supply routes, but simply because we now have better materials.

Patra Selections, an international retailer of silk clothing and bedding, explain why they do stocks:

"Bottom silk high-end luxury goods. These days we are accustomed to wide-resistant tights and socks made with Lycra and come in a variety of colors. They are disposable items, and approximately 30 pounds per pair, they are hardly available. The rise of Nylon meant the end of the silk stockings. "

You can always buy real silk stockings from companies such as Falke, but they certainly are not widely available, and there are problems when it comes to washing and wearing. UKtights.com warn that "in shape is something you must take great care with, there is little or no stretch 100% silk. Look carefully at the waist."

Tights and silk stockings should also be washed by hand in a non-biological detergent and laid flat to dry. Certainly not as easy as throwing them in the washing machine at the end of the day.

"Silk is still considered a luxury, even if the silk, satin and cashmere have become affordable and widely available," said Rita Patra, Patra Selections Chief. "I would say silk pajamas as a gift Ladies silk better - they have that same timeless elegance of silk stockings, but are much more convenient and last longer! "