Plus Size Bodystockings
What to know before buying
Torso length matters most
Standard bodystockings are cut for an average torso length — which means they pull at the shoulders, ride up through the crotch, or bunch at the waist on longer or fuller frames. A plus size bodystocking has extra length built into the torso section specifically to avoid this. It's the single most important difference and the main reason standard sizing doesn't work here.
If you've tried standard bodystockings and found they pull or gap through the middle, the issue is almost always torso length rather than width.
Sizing for the full length
Because a bodystocking is one piece from neck to toe, the fit needs to work across the whole body simultaneously. Size for your fullest measurement — usually the hip — and check the torso length in the product listing if available. In highly stretchy fabrics, this is forgiving. In pieces with lace or panels that don't stretch as much, it matters more.
Open crotch
Most plus size bodystockings have an open crotch. This makes the piece more practical for longer wear and means the fit at the base of the torso doesn't need to be as precise. Always check the product listing if a closed crotch matters for what you have in mind.
Completing the look
A bodystocking covers everything from neck to foot — it's a complete look on its own. What sits over or alongside it determines the occasion. Worn alone it's bedroom lingerie. Layered under a plus size babydoll or open robe it becomes something more considered. For a full plus size lingerie wardrobe, plus size bra sets sit naturally alongside.
Care
Full-length fine knit pieces are fragile — a snag from a nail, jewellery, or a rough surface runs the fabric instantly. Put it on carefully, from the toe up. Hand wash in cool water with gentle detergent, press excess water out gently, and dry flat. Never wring and never machine wash — the fine knit distorts under machine tension.
Quality brands, plain packaging
Brands include Le Désir and Leg Avenue — specialist lingerie brands with consistent queen size fits and quality fabrics across the range.
Orders leave in plain boxes with no external branding. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 14:00 Monday to Friday. Free UK delivery over £50.
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