Tights Collection (page 3)

Actress Sheila Hancock April 1961

Actress Jean Marsh aged 17 posing witha telephone April 1952

Deborah Ann "Debbie"Harry (born July 1, 1945
Deborah Ann " Debbie" Harry (born July 1, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band Blondie

Elizabeth Hurley actress and model. August 1989 Liz

Lyn Marshall, yoga expert, who is to appear at the Albert Hall. June 1972 P035453

Model showing off tights and suspenders. 1966

Clothing - Stockings: The new Folies. Top model Tessa Hewitt shows off a new style in stockings designed to be worn without suspenders. February 1984 P018428

Clothing - Stockings Seamed stockings feature. Model walks up steps. November 1968 P018433

Clothing Stockings: Black lace never loses its old-fashioned sex appeal, Mary Quant crochets it into delicious stretch tights. Price, around 19s, 11d. August 1970 P018440

Model showing off tights and suspenders. 1966

Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of

Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972
Hetty (Hettie) King (Winifred Emms) in pantomime costume as Aladdin. Seated on table. Elaborate hat with feathers, Chinese-style satin jacket with shorts, tights and satin shoes with large bow

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Poster advertising Pretty Polly tights. 1982

School girls Lorraine Stubberfield and Theresa Kelly from Swanscombe enjoy a day out at the seaside at Margate wearing a Kiss me quick

Actress Kate O Mara on the bonnet of a Rolls Royce October 1987 Of Dynasty, Crossroads and Doctor Who fame © mirrorpix

Jerry Hall singer, actress and model shows of her own designed range of swimwear. October 1988

Sheila Hancock April 1961 Actress wearing tight

Kate O Mara actress in the rear of a Silver Spur Limosine. October 1987

Joan Collins Actress at Heathrow Airport arriving from Los Angeles, March 1989

Actress Patsy Kensit in the Limelight Club. April 1987

Julie Andrews actress, October 1989, who will receive the tribute award from The British Academy Of Film and Television Arts

Sheila Hancock April 1961 Actress stiletto A©Mirrorpix
Sheila Hancock April 1961 Actress stiletto © Mirrorpix

Clothing Stockings: The seamed tights are by Echo, who call them "Dietrich"
Clothing Stockings: The seamed tights are by Echo, who call them " Dietrich" (after Marlene of the famous legs). Colours are black, navy, smoke, bitter-chocolate and honey

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, and the checkered cravat replacing the bow tie

Quentin Durward and the Disguised Louis XI (recto); Study of male figure (verso), 1825 or 1826

The Gallery of Historic Costume: Some of the Dresses Worn in Elizabeths Reign, c1934. Illustration of costume worn during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

Heller Toren model actress 1964 posing with her knee on a chair while holding the back rest, wearing pink tights and a white shirt

Men and women in St Trinians costume, Cornwall
Men and women in St Trinians school uniform, Cornwall, possibly university students during rag week. Date: circa 1980s

Womans legs wearing black stockings and silver high heels

Renaissance fashion in Germany, 15th century
German fashion of the Renaissance, about 1499. Antique hand-colored print

French nobility of the 1500s
French court fashion of the 16th century. Antique hand-colored print

About forgiveness :)
The big cat is sitting on girl's lap. He tore her tights.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

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Giuseppe de Begnis, Italian operatic bass singer
Giuseppe de Begnis (1793-1849), Italian operatic bass singer Date: early 19th century

Jack and the Beanstalk, descending with the hen that laid golden eggs Date: circa 1920

Advert for Sy-metra stockings
Advert for Sy-metra pure silk stockings. Date: 1939

Anna Neagle, actress, theatrical portrait in sequined dance costume and tights, mono with sepia background. Captioned, The way of a Neagle'

A floral advert for Ballito Nylon Stockings. Date: 1954

Kayser stockings and tights window display: Liverpool department store, Owen Owen, shop window display. Date: circa 1965

Advertisement for Bear Brand women's stockings. Date: 1954

Margot Fonteyn dancing with Michael Somes
Prima ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) dancing a pas de deux with Michael Somes (1917-1994). They were frequent dancing partners in the Royal Ballet company. Date: circa 1950s

On the soles of its feet
Shinji Isobe

A gorgeous woman in a circle
Refat

Girl with doll standing by fence, between 1941 and 1942. Creator: Unknown
Girl with doll standing by fence

Ella Jackson, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ella Jackson, between 1855 and 1865

Laura Le Claire, Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laura Le Claire, Lottie Forbes, between 1855 and 1865

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"Tights: A Twist of Style and History" If you really want to get a kick out of the Twist, just put those high-heeled shoes away. They have been an essential part of fashion for centuries, adorning the legs of dancers, athletes, and even actors. One notable figure who embraced tights was TED KID LEWIS, a legendary boxer known for his agility in the ring. But it wasn't just boxers who appreciated this garment; Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer, relied on tights to showcase his graceful movements on stage. It also found their place in entertainment troupes like the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe. These talented performers dazzled audiences with their acrobatic skills while wearing vibrant tights that added an extra touch of flair to their acts. Even Hollywood couldn't resist the allure of tights. Actress Helen Mirren once donned fishnet tights while portraying a character as a fairground stripper—a testament to how this versatile piece can transform any costume into something captivating. But it's not all about glamour and showbiz; practicality plays its part too. In self-defense exercises, female police officers rely on durable tights that allow them freedom of movement without compromising safety or professionalism. The history behind tights is equally fascinating. Plastics Nylon emerged as a substitute for silk during World War II when resources were scarce. Its introduction brought nylon-made stockings into everyday life and received such enthusiasm that even royalty welcomed it home with open arms. Throughout history, countless icons have rocked tights with style—Joan Collins being one prime example. The actress arrived at Heathrow Airport in 1988 sporting fashionable attire complete with trendy patterned tights—an embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Tight-wearing characters aren't limited to real-life figures either; they've made appearances in cartoons too.