Control top pantyhose - pantyhose discontinued by Baci - review by SMichelle

The unique, yet simple, design of these stockings is guaranteed to turn heads.

What's Included:
For $7.99, you receive one pair of gorgeous "control top" pantyhose.

How to Wear:
Due to the fact that these pantyhose are see-through, you're going to want to wear something over them... unless of course you're just wearing them for your lover in private.

I love wearing these pantyhose under a cute dress, or skirt. They make my legs look great, which makes me feel much more confident.

You could also wear these underneath a pair of shorts, if you chose to. In fact, they would look great with a pair of denim shorts.

And, of course, you can wear them with nothing over them, in private. Be aware, however, that these pantyhose are not crotchless, so it's not possible to wear them during sex unless you alter them.

As for shoes? These pantyhose look great with both high heels and a nice pair of flats. I personally prefer to wear them with a great pair of heels, though.

Material and Care:
Like most other stockings, these are made out of 100% Nylon. The nylon is extremely stretchy.

The material is very light and breathable; almost to the point that I feel like I'm wearing nothing at all.

The fabric itself is soft, and not at all itchy. I can easily wear these stockings for extended periods of time without being irritated.

To wash these stockings, you're going to want to hand wash them in cold water, and then hang them to dry. Do not attempt to bleach or iron these.

As for storage? I keep these in a ziplock bag, in a drawer with my other stockings.

Sizing:
Baci has made these stockings available in one size: one size fits most.

According to the size chart, OS will fit someone with the following measurements:
Waist: 24-32"
Hip: 34-40"
Inseam: 35"
Weight: 90-160lbs

My waist and hip measurements are right on the end of the size chart (32" and 40"). I weigh slightly over 160lbs, but I've always thought that weight was an awful measurement for stockings, anyway. I'm 5'6", and my inseam is 33". Also, the widest point of my thigh is about 26" around.

These stockings fit me nicely.

I believe that the stockings could accommodate someone with slightly larger thighs (an inch or two, perhaps) nicely due to how stretchy the fabric is. Someone with smaller thighs will also be able to wear this.

There is some room to stretch the pantyhose around my waist and hips, as well. With this in mind, I would say that you could add an additional inch or two to the recommended waist and hip measurements, as well.

As for height... if you're over 5'7", these stockings are probably going to be too short for you. As I said, I am 5'6" and these stockings fit me well. There is a little room left for me to pull them up further, but not much.

Design:
These stockings are just stunning. The packaging describes them as being control top jacquard pantyhose.

These stockings feature a gorgeous woven design that almost appears like fishnets at first glance. There are darker lines that zigzag around the pantyhose, creating a look that's sure to catch attention. There are also the areas with the larger holes. To me, these areas almost appear to look like leafs, but my boyfriend does not see the 'leaf' when he looks at it. Whatever the holes make it look like, one thing is for sure -- these stockings are GORGEOUS.

Now, the stockings are supposed to have a control top. It is true that the stockings do feature a darker (yet still see through) fabric near the top, which looks very sexy. That said, it doesn't seem to function as a control top to me. it looks great, and is comfortable, but it doesn't provide me with the support that I'd expect from control top pantyhose.

Oh, and don't forget the back of the "control top"! Turn around and your lover will be wow'd by the intricate design on your backside.

As for the feet of these stockings? The toes are very lightly reinforced, but the rest of the foot is not. I would have liked to have seen the heels reinforced as well.


Packaging:
These stockings come packaged in a cardboard sleeve. The cardboard sleeve features a photo of the model on both sides. The model is topless (but covered with her arms), so the packaging is not exactly discreet.

The stockings themselves are wrapped in plastic, and then placed in the cardboard sleeve. And yes, there is a little cardboard insert inside one of the legs.

Quality:
You should be aware that these stockings are very delicate. The material is very easy to snag, so you want to be extra careful when handling these. Due to how delicate these are, I'm going to stock up on them to make sure that I have a replacement when these tear.

That being said, so far, these stockings appear in top shape. The fabric feels to be decent quality, and I have yet to notice any snags in the fabric.

I love these! They look fantastic with most of my dresses and skirts, and they're incredibly comfortable.

They do feel quite a bit thinner than my other stockings though, so I try to treat them with absolute care.