Watch Diana’s full review of the Penelope NOQ Black Hold-Ups with Back Seam and Reinforced Toe. In this video Diana unboxes and tries on this pair of hold-up stockings, styling them across two complete outfits to show how they work both during the day and into the evening.
The stockings arrive in size M and feature a sheer black leg, a decorative lace band at the top, a back seam running the full length of the leg, and a reinforced toe. Diana notes that the overall finish is neat, with the toe seam worked carefully enough to allow the stockings to be worn with open or peep-toe shoes as well as boots.
Here is a summary of the key features Diana observed during her wear test:
- Leg finish: sheer and velate, giving a smooth, elongated look
- Lace band: wide, decorative, described as beautifully detailed
- Back seam: present full length, though Diana notes it requires attention to keep perfectly straight
- Reinforced toe: neatly finished, compatible with open-toe footwear
- Sizing: M runs slightly small, closer in fit to a standard S
- Hold: the elastic band holds well while walking without pulling
Diana paired the stockings with two outfits: a daytime look built around a waistcoat and skirt worn with a bow-detail court shoe, and an evening look with a sequinned mini skirt and jewelled sandal. In both cases the black colour read as refined and the sheer leg created a visibly lengthening effect on the leg.
On comfort, Diana found the stockings easy to wear throughout an evening. She does flag one minor point: the adhesive strip along the elastic band can begin to feel slightly tight after extended wear, which she describes as a common characteristic of the hold-up format rather than a specific fault of this product. There were no issues with the stockings slipping or pulling while walking.
Diana’s overall verdict is positive. The fit in size M worked well for her, though she advises sizing up if you are between sizes given that the M fits more like a small. The finish throughout, including the lace band, back seam, and toe, met her expectations, and she considers this a well-finished product at its price point.
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