Watch Simona’s full review of the Iris & Lilly by Wolford Hold-Up Stockings. These hold-ups are an Amazon own brand created in collaboration with Wolford, the prestigious Austrian hosiery house, and they arrive in a pack of two pairs with elegant, vintage-inspired packaging that Simona describes as reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s.
The design heritage behind these stockings runs deep. Wolford traces its stocking production back to 1954, and the brand has drawn inspiration from a wartime tradition in which women would draw a seam line up the back of their bare legs to mimic the appearance of fully fashioned hosiery. These hold-ups carry that spirit forward with a back seam detail and a small heel triangle that gives them a distinctly feminine, classic feel.
Simona opened a medium size in black for this review. She noted immediately how soft and silky the fabric feels to the touch, describing it as very different from ordinary stockings. The overall look is sheer and lustrous, with a silk-like effect that makes the leg appear smooth and bright. The black shade itself reads as slightly softer than a stark dark black, with a hint of warmth that she likens almost to a very deep grey.
Key product observations from the review:
- Welt: wide, lace-trimmed in a floral pattern, very soft and fully elasticated
- Silicone grip: present at the top of the welt; Simona reminds viewers to dampen the silicone band with water before wearing to restore grip after creams reduce adhesion
- Fit in size medium: no compression on the thigh, no digging from the welt
- Sheer leg: transparent enough to see the skin through the fabric
- Foot: no discomfort at the toe area when standing or walking
- Care: hand wash at 30 degrees, no machine washing, no tumble drying
- Made in Austria, designed in London
Simona tried the stockings across two outfits and paid particular attention to how they perform when seated. She reports that the welt stays firmly in place when sitting down and does not roll or dig, and the leg fabric remains smooth and close to the skin without bunching. She considers the fit and stay-up performance to score one hundred per cent, her highest rating.
The collaboration between Amazon and Wolford means that these stockings are available at a significantly lower price point than Wolford’s main line, making a high-quality product accessible to a wider audience. Simona notes that the floral lace on the welt has a slightly shimmering quality, which makes the stockings suitable for an evening occasion as well as for everyday wear. Her overall verdict is very positive, and she recommends them without hesitation.
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