A sheer bodystocking is the cheapest way to look like you planned the whole night. It's one piece of stretchy mesh or knit that covers you neck to toe (or neck to ankle). It shows everything and hides nothing, and it takes about 30 seconds to put on. Most of our bodystockings cost under $20, which is less than the appetizers you'll skip anyway.
The trick is picking the right one. A halter that looks stunning in a photo can be all wrong for a night when you're keeping your clothes on until the car. A crotchless style is a gift if you plan to stay dressed during sex, and pointless if you don't. This guide covers the four silhouettes worth knowing, how to size them so they don't sag or snap, what to layer on top, and how to keep the mesh from running after one wear.
The 4 Bodystocking Silhouettes, Explained
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Silhouette |
What it is |
Best for |
|---|---|---|
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Halter |
Ties or loops behind the neck, leaving your shoulders and back bare |
Showing off shoulders, wearing under a low-back dress, first-timers |
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Crotchless |
Open at the crotch so nothing has to come off |
Sex without undressing, toy play, staying dressed all night |
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Open-bodice |
Plunging front, cut-outs or open cups that frame the chest |
Pasties, harness layering, photos |
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Footless |
Ends at the ankle instead of covering the feet |
Heels, sandals, dancing, longer wear |
These aren't either/or. Most of the Fantasy Lingerie range stacks two or three: a halter that's also footless and open at the crotch is the most common combo.
Halter
A halter neck is the easiest silhouette to wear and the most forgiving to fit. The neck strap takes some weight off the mesh, so it sits smoothly without the shoulder straps rolling. It's also the one you can sneak under a backless dress for a date that starts in public. Try the Sheer No Comparison Halter Bodystocking & G-String ($17.50), which comes with a matching g-string for extra coverage on the way out. Or go bright with the Glow Captivating High Neck Halter ($18).
Crotchless
Crotchless means the night never has to pause for a wardrobe change. It's the most practical style for partnered sex, oral and toy play, and it's ideal if you want to stay covered while still being fully accessible. The Sheer Eternal Flame Crotchless Ombré ($17) fades red into black. The Glow Equilibrium Crotchless ($22) glows under blacklight, which is exactly as fun as it sounds.
Open-Bodice and Cut-Outs
Open-bodice styles pull attention to your chest and back with plunges, cut-outs or open cups. They're the best base for pasties or a chest harness, because the hardware sits on skin instead of bunching mesh. The Sheer Unravel Me Crotchless Plunge Halter Teddy ($16.50) gives a deep plunge in dark teal. The Sheer Stripped Down Halter Teddy ($17) saves the reveal for when you turn around.
Footless
Footless bodystockings stop at the ankle, so you can wear any shoe without your toes sliding around in mesh. They also last longer, because heels are the number one cause of runs. The Sheer Dream of Me Footless Open-Crotch ($16.50) has a floral knit with fishnet details. The Sheer Killin' It Asymmetrical Footless ($17) has an asymmetrical cut that reads more party than bedroom.
How to Size a Bodystocking
Fantasy Lingerie bodystockings come in two sizes: One Size and Queen Size. Pick by your bust and hips, not your dress size alone.
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Size |
Fits sizes |
Bust |
Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
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One Size (O/S) |
2–12 |
32"–38" |
34"–38" |
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Queen Size (QS) |
14–18 |
42"–46" |
42"–49" |
- Between sizes? Go by your hips if you're bottom-heavy and by your bust if you're top-heavy. A bodystocking that's too small runs at the widest point first. If your bust lands in the gap between 38" and 42", Queen Size is the safer bet.
- Tall or long-torsoed? Size up. Nylon-spandex stretches sideways more easily than lengthwise, and a short torso pulls the crotch down and the neck tight. Footless styles are more forgiving here.
- Expect it to look tiny in the bag. A bodystocking folded flat looks doll-sized. That's the spandex (5–10% in most of the range) doing its job.
- Brand ranges differ. Magic Silk and Dreamgirl styles in the bodystockings collection list their own fit, so check each listing.
Shopping for curves? Most Fantasy Lingerie styles here come in Queen Size. The Unravel Me and Unholy are One Size only. The Curves Welcome collection has more plus-size lingerie to pair with them.
Putting it on: sit down, bunch one leg up to the toe like a pair of tights, and roll it on slowly. Do the same with the other leg, then pull it up over your hips. Take off rings and smooth rough nails first. One snag on the way in becomes a run by midnight.
Pairing a Bodystocking With a Harness or Costume
A bodystocking is the perfect base layer. It evens out the canvas so straps, pasties and costume pieces look deliberate instead of thrown on.
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Layer on top |
Best bodystocking style |
Why |
|---|---|---|
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Chest or body harness |
Open-bodice, plunge, or halter |
Straps sit on skin or smooth mesh with nothing bunching underneath |
|
Strap-on harness |
Crotchless, footless |
The opening leaves room for the O-ring and base, and footless keeps you steady on your feet |
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Pasties |
Open-bodice, sheer halter |
Sheer mesh shows them off; open cups put them front and center |
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Costume pieces (ears, corsets, tutus, capes) |
Footless halter in a solid or ombré |
One color reads as a clean base under a character |
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Rave or festival outfit |
Glow or neon styles, footless |
Blacklight-reactive mesh does the work; footless works with boots |
A few rules of thumb:
- Harness over, not under. Wearing a harness under mesh drags the fabric and causes runs where the buckles sit. Put the bodystocking on first.
- Watch the hardware. Metal O-rings, buckles and snaps can snag nylon. Leather and vegan-leather straps with smooth edges are the gentlest. Browse body harnesses for chest and waist styles, and harnesses and strap-ons if you're packing.
- Costumes start with the base. A black halter or the Sheer Unholy Strappy Gothic Cross Footless Bodystocking Dress ($17) can carry a witch, vampire or villain look on its own. Build out the rest from our costumes collection.
- Glow for the lights-off part of the night. The Glow line, including the Glow Want It All Reversible Bodystocking & Rhinestone Pasties ($19.50), turns any blacklight into a spotlight.
Which Bodystocking for Which Date Night
- Date night in. Go crotchless and footless, because you won't need shoes or a costume change. The Sheer Dream of Me or Sheer Eternal Flame are made for this. Add lube to the cart while you're at it.
- Out first, home later. A halter with a matching g-string, like the Sheer All Yours Halter Bodystocking & G-String ($17.50), wears like a full bodysuit under a dress. The secret only comes out when the dress comes off.
- The reveal. Stand in the doorway in a back cut-out like the Sheer Stripped Down Halter Teddy, then turn around slowly.
- Party, rave or Halloween. Pick glow-in-the-dark or neon. Footless works with boots, and the bodystocking still looks intentional at 2 a.m.
- Photoshoot or boudoir. Ombré and floral knits photograph best, because the pattern gives the camera something to focus on. The Sheer Everlasting Reversible Footless Floral Knit ($17) gives you two looks in one.
How to Care for a Bodystocking (So It Survives Date Night #2)
Fine mesh is delicate, but a little care gets you plenty of wears. Always check the label on yours first. These are the general rules for nylon-spandex:
- Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent or lingerie wash. Swish, don't scrub.
- Rinse well, especially after it's met lube or massage oil. Silicone and oil-based lubes need a little extra soap to lift out.
- Squeeze, don't wring. Press the water out with a towel instead of twisting it.
- Air dry flat or hanging, away from heat and direct sun. The dryer kills spandex and can melt rhinestone glue.
- Store it rolled or folded in a pouch, apart from anything with Velcro, zippers or hooks.
- Washing machine only if you must: cold, delicate cycle, inside a zipped mesh laundry bag.
If a small hole starts, a dab of clear nail polish around the edge stops it from running further. Glow styles light up best under a blacklight, so plan the lighting before you plan the outfit.
Bodystocking FAQ
What's the difference between a bodystocking and a teddy? A bodystocking covers the legs too, like tights that keep going. A teddy stops at the hips like a bodysuit. Pieces labeled "teddy bodystocking" combine a teddy-style top with the full-coverage mesh of a bodystocking.
Can I wear a bodystocking out in public? Yes, under clothes. A halter or high-neck style under a sheer top, a slip dress or a mesh skirt works for clubs, concerts and festivals. Leave crotchless styles for the after-party.
Do bodystockings come in plus sizes? Yes. Most Fantasy Lingerie styles come in Queen Size, which fits sizes 14–18 (bust 42"–46", hips 42"–49"). Check each listing for a QS option.
Is a bodystocking comfortable for a whole night? Footless styles are the most comfortable for long wear, since nothing pulls at your toes or slides in your shoes. Size up if it feels tight at the neck or crotch after 10 minutes.
Will lube ruin my bodystocking? No. Rinse it out after, and use a little extra soap if you used a silicone or oil-based lube.
Find Your Bodystocking
The right bodystocking costs less than dinner and gets more attention. Pick the silhouette that matches your plans, size by your bust and hips, and let the mesh do the rest.
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