Can fishnet stockings ever be considered fashionable?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

And not a major fashion faux pas? I really wonder if there's even a way to make them an actually valid choice.

Personally, I have a hard time seeing them as appropriate in any kind of situation, unless the wearer is a goth girl or practices the oldest profession.

Tonight I went to an event and my plus-one spoiled an otherwise perfect outfit - dark gray turtleneck sweater, skirt and boots with those much maligned fishnets. I didn't say anything but she must have noticed my asides glances because she mentioned she had dressed up in an hurry, as if to justify her crime against fashion. Now I have to go to bed with those horrible fishnets haunting me.

[sage2021]

Fishnet stockings were very much in style during the hippie era. They came in all different colors - even bright green and red. I used to wear the cream colored one's a lot. We wore them with sandals.
So that answers the question if they were ever in style.
Personally, I think a great outfit with black fishnets and black patent heels always looked sharp. But that's just my taste
As for you, if you don't have OCD then you are a perfectionist for sure.
I used to be a perfectionist until I learned it was a bad thing and not an asset. You will drive everyone around you crazy.
Just remember, you cannot possibly live in another person's skin, so don't expect them to think the same as you.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

That's what I got told by some people - I don't live well and drive others crazy sometimes.

[sage2021]

@Sun_Kim-Ai You should take to heart what they've said to you. I remember when I stopped my perfectionist behaviors, my son and I were out in the yard raking up the fall leaves together. Out of the clear blue sky, he looked at me and said "Your sense of humor has changed". I replied "It's not my sense of humor that had changed, it's my character that has changed". He replied with a smile "I like it"!!! 🙂

[Razp_Sorbet]

I think the problem is you. You see them in a specific way for specific types of people, but they can look very chic and on par.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

In my opinion they are clashing with all the outfits in the pictures, but that's just my opinion naturally.

[NathanDavis]

that's not actually how it works... lol

one person alone cannot just deem something "not fashionable nor proper"

there's been millions upon millions of people across generations who have seen this as a fashion item and yes, that is just perspective

and the same goes for everything else... some think that leather is the most styling thing out there, while others can't stand it, lol... same for denim, fur and so many other things

one person alone cannot dictate these things for absolutely everyone else, lol

[Anpu23]

You're dealing with personal taste not fashion. Certainly you can personally dislike them, but the truth is that they have been haught fashion before and probably will be again.

[AmandaYVR]

They're always going to have a sexual association. They won't be fashionable for day-wear. The might get more popular for nighttime, or for home use, lol, but they won't make it into the standard wardrobe for day, I think.

I like them, I think they're sexy, but I have never actually worn them for anything but a short time because they hurt my feet, the texture. I think they look very sexy on some women though. At night.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I agree, they are fashionable at night especially with the ligths out, so I can't see them lol.

[AmandaYVR]

Haha. You really hate them, huh?
Fair enough. Everyone's entitled to their opinions.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

It's not that I hate them, it's just that they are so illogical it hurts - they don't make any sense fashion-wise - they cover the leg yet at the same time leave big squares uncovered, and overall they don't go along with anything

[AmandaYVR]

They’re trying to capitalize on men’s preference for sheer clothing on women.
I’ve never met a man who didn’t like sheer. It’s seeing… yet not seeing…

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Now I'm realizing that normal stockings are like that too, and I'm not sure I like them anymore lol.

[AmandaYVR]

Lolol awwww. The bubble is 💥.
Ah well. You’ll survive, right.

I am surprised, though. Given your previous image choices, I would have thought it’d be a yes.
But no matter. JM cannot be put in a box!

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Well, they were a way to try and exorcise my uneasiness about those things. Sometimes it works, sometimes I have relapses.
Sometimes I still find it kind of scary.

[AmandaYVR]

LMAO.
You’re a hoot. I suspect you have a wicked dark sense of humour. At least I hope this was an example of that. (We do our best on the internet, right.)
I’m thinking your wife says things like, “Life is never boring with you!”

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Well, I joke about it, but sometimes there are serious connotations.
She finds my idiosyncrasies amusing, but sometimes she wonders if I'm joking or serious.

[AmandaYVR]

And which are you, and how often?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

90% of the times I'm joking, or at least exaggerating. The remaining 10% I'm serious.
I've got told by her and other people - some people here too - that they'd like to see into my head because they can't make out what's going on in there.
Not in a "you are crazy" way, naturally.

[12Volt]

Things go in cycles. Currently, I don't think fishnets are in fashion. But that can change overnight.

The only fashion I can think of that's never gone out of style, is blue jeans.

[Red-Blaze]

I like them, and I do find them fitting to some outfits
I seen your comments and will just say its not about Cover or show
Its about outlineing
You give a good view of the skin yet outline it that gives it a stronger look overall

[A_Bell]

I've only worn them ironically for costumes, so I don't know. Definitely not now with most people where I am.

But fashion is what you mske of it.

[FunkyMonkee]

Decades ago!!
I'm not a goth girl or a hooker and I've worn then a few times.
How are they any different than black pantyhose? All they really do is give your legs a black outline and a slightly darker tint.

[OlderAndWiser]

I share your feelings about fishnets. They never look good.

[wittymilf]

Hmm… I love fishnet stockings 🤷‍♀️ I love other patterns on stockings too

[AmyHew1tt]

I actually like them, personally. I think fashion should be a choice.

[Audiofox]

I have always wanted to like fishnets but they just aren’t classy enough for me.

[BJP21]

They can be depending what you're going for. I do lots of rockabilly car shows where girls dress up as pin up girls. Or if you're a roller derby girl.

[kylee2437]

Since when weren’t they fashionable? Lol

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Were they ever fashionable?

[kylee2437]

Hell yeah they are lol I wear them underneath my ripped jeans and such

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Ripped jeans, agh!

[kylee2437]

Well that explains things, you have a conservative sense of style.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I'm being a bit farcical here, but I generally frequent places and social environments with strict dress rules.
Everyone is free to dress as they please naturally.

[kylee2437]

Of course, and I am not judging you for your sense of style, to each it’s own. Fishnet stockings give off a sexy vibe, so if you are in places where people dress more conservative, you are least likely going to see fishnets being worn

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Obviously, but my main gripe is that they usually clash with outfits. I'm pretty sure that tonight I wasn't the only one taking note of her clashing an otherwise perfect outfit with those.

[kylee2437]

I don’t know what the outfit looks like so I couldn’t really tell you - but your opinion may just come from the fact that you prefer your women to dress more conservative

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

It was perfect - leather coat, gray turtleneck, leather pencil skirt (already on the daring side) and high heel boots.
It doesn't have to be necessarily conservative, but at least not gaudy.

[kylee2437]

So you are being judgmental tbh. It’s not your sense of style. There’s no need to get this detailed oriented into what she was wearing and it’s pretty harmful that you care this much

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I'm detail oriented about everything, from what I wear to the lenght of the rose bushes in my garden. Everything and everyone should be harmonic and balanced.
Then again, sometimes it's a curse because if I can't sleep if I find a chip in a cupboard or a scratch on my car.

[kylee2437]

Well In this sense , it seems harmful. It seems like you have something against her now because she chose to wear something you aren’t fond of. If you can’t accept her for what she is, please don’t drag her to another event where you can then judge her again

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I don't have anything against her and my opinion of her has not changed. It's no use judging people simply because they do things I don't like.

[kylee2437]

So what’s the reason to worry about this? Lol

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

It triggers me and unbalances me, like seeing someone driving a scratched car or a broken tile on the pavement.

[kylee2437]

Well that’s a pretty harmful mindset to have tbh.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

They say it's OCD, but OCD is different.

[kylee2437]

It sounds like OCD to me because even if you say you don’t have changed feelings for her, it sure seems like it.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I do my best to be impeccable for others, but I shouldn't expect them to be, simple as that.

[kylee2437]

Or you just need to come to terms that not everyone is perfect. What you think is perfect for yourself may not be perfect for everyone else either. Some people just don’t care this much and leave it at the fact that they enjoy the person too much to care about simple things

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Maybe.
It's not like the evening wasn't enjoyable, even if I cut it short.

[kylee2437]

So there’s the point being lol

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

The fun thing though is that she's always been the one reproaching others for what they wear lol.

[kylee2437]

Well I don’t know her personality and she probably has flaws but that still doesn’t justify anything lol

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

She's nice but she also prouds herself of being a snappy dresser like me. Then she goes and makes the mistake lol.

[sheikalana]

It really depends how you stylish them. It can look trashy sometimes.

[Jamie05rhs]

Lol. What's wrong with fishnets?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

Nothing, except the fact they don't make any sense fashion-wise - they cover the leg yet at the same time leave big squares uncovered, and overall they don't go along with anything.

[Kinkyhubby]

I love fishnets one woman. I also like patterns on stocking too.

[AngryCarl]

Back in the 1970s they were. I know, I was there. Good times!

[Yuvan_indian021]

Fishnet stockings can be considered fashionable, but they are not as beautiful as nylon in terms of fashion

[AsaKyo]

They're alright, just not really for me

[Stevefiveo]

Fishnet stockings are always sexy.

[Kelly6]

It’s already fashion

[sixsixsix]

I know they are sexy as fuck