My vintage pantyhose – Miss Canada brand, 100% nylon
I know where! I am so excited, just now I was walking along Main Street and noticed a vintage store called Woo Vintage. I rarely check vintage stores, but I absolutely had to go there because on their sign they had a pair of legs in stockings. So I was hoping that if they carry it, I could buy some vintage stockings or pantyhose for myself.
I walked in and asked for vintage stockings. To my surprise they had a whole basket full of all sorts of different brands! Still unopened, both pantyhose and stockings from decades ago. It’s like a chance to travel back in time and feel what it was like for people back then. What a treasure! I am tempted to go buy the whole basket actually. Here is an example from their online store – vintage Hudson stockings. They also have an account on etsy.
I just couldn’t leave the store without a pair of Miss Canada pantyhose in my hand, a Canadian brand that probably no longer exists. It claimed to be one size fits all. Obviously, the same day I put on that 100% nylon vintage pantyhose. Relatively stretchy, sheer to waist, no gusset, chocolate brown. Yes, for me it fits, but let’s just say I wouldn’t recommended for a lady either taller or heavier than me.
Vintage packaging of Miss Canada brand pantyhose states that the composition of the hosiery is 100% nylon in both English and French. It probably used to be a brand that would sell in department stores, according to the shop owner. One size fits all perhaps would be true a few decades go, but sure not for the modern North American size. The range of 100 – 150 lbs would perhaps be about size Medium.
I did spot a few special brands, like Alferd Sung, for example. I recommend this location if you want to buy vintage stockings or vintage clothing and jewelry in general. Another item that I finally found there that I couldn’t find anywhere else was a pair of oversized vintage clip earrings.
Woo Vintage
4393 Main St.
Vancouver, BC
604 687 8200
If you are in Vancouver, come and indulge. if you are not, they have a Facebook page and an Etsy store where you can purchase items. Perhaps you may need to check directly about pantyhose though, since it is really one of a kind thing. Once they are gone, they are gone.
https://www.facebook.com/WooVintageClothing
https://twitter.com/WooVintage
http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WooVintageClothing
Vintage packaging for Hudson, Wonderfit, Phantom, and Fitlon pantyhose.
The treasure basket! An opportunity to buy vintage stockings while they are still around.
