Hosiery became a staple of a woman’s wardrobe following the invention of nylon by DuPont in 1935. For the mature generation of the mid-20th century, stockings were a symbol of "proper" dress and sophistication. The transition from silk to nylon made hosiery more durable and accessible, eventually leading to the invention of integrated pantyhose in the 1950s, which eliminated the need for garter belts.
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