![Ephemeral Elegance on Twitter: "When nylon was first invented in 1939, it found instant success as a more durable alternative to silk stockings. Yet when World War II broke out, nearly all Ephemeral Elegance on Twitter: "When nylon was first invented in 1939, it found instant success as a more durable alternative to silk stockings. Yet when World War II broke out, nearly all](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkqbfIvUUAA2woA.jpg:large)
Ephemeral Elegance on Twitter: "When nylon was first invented in 1939, it found instant success as a more durable alternative to silk stockings. Yet when World War II broke out, nearly all
![WWII and the history of nylons ( Delicious Dolls Magazine ) by Dianna Prince - Publicist & Columnist Dianna Prince WWII and the history of nylons ( Delicious Dolls Magazine ) by Dianna Prince - Publicist & Columnist Dianna Prince](http://columnistdiannaprince.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/9/1/109101705/kara-by-dianna-prince-1_1_orig.jpg)
WWII and the history of nylons ( Delicious Dolls Magazine ) by Dianna Prince - Publicist & Columnist Dianna Prince
![With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_PGQmGu3Ms/V-YKBWGMFiI/AAAAAAAALKc/3-A2mVY1c5oAuxtrnLA6Uz15KHlzzGXQACLcB/s1600/nylon_stockings_3.jpg)
With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos
![When nylons were in short supply, this is how women would create the illusion of wearing - FunSubstance | Чулки, Мода 40-х, Старинные фотографии When nylons were in short supply, this is how women would create the illusion of wearing - FunSubstance | Чулки, Мода 40-х, Старинные фотографии](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/95/96/a19596ab9c83bd742079d80ee93b0157.jpg)
When nylons were in short supply, this is how women would create the illusion of wearing - FunSubstance | Чулки, Мода 40-х, Старинные фотографии
![Applying paint-on stockings during WW2 (1940s) because silk and nylon were commandeered for war usage. Many used gravy granules and an eye-liner for the seams. : r/OldSchoolCool Applying paint-on stockings during WW2 (1940s) because silk and nylon were commandeered for war usage. Many used gravy granules and an eye-liner for the seams. : r/OldSchoolCool](https://preview.redd.it/applying-paint-on-stockings-during-ww2-1940s-because-silk-v0-rqpyyk2bqqc81.jpg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4fa50cd1c5e3643c4518162e2d8ae519cf9db27d)
Applying paint-on stockings during WW2 (1940s) because silk and nylon were commandeered for war usage. Many used gravy granules and an eye-liner for the seams. : r/OldSchoolCool
![With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years ~ Vintage Everyday With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years ~ Vintage Everyday](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dDEgx_SppOg/VbFPULfrdOI/AAAAAAABrBQ/xBPRdrQiXHE/s1600/woman%2Bpainted%2Blegs%252C%2B1940s%2B%25282%2529.jpg)
With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years ~ Vintage Everyday
![Part of a campaign to collect used nylon stockings for American efforts during World War II, a young woman holds up a pair of disbanded stockings that will be recycled into gun Part of a campaign to collect used nylon stockings for American efforts during World War II, a young woman holds up a pair of disbanded stockings that will be recycled into gun](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/HX3ERX/part-of-a-campaign-to-collect-used-nylon-stockings-for-american-efforts-HX3ERX.jpg)
Part of a campaign to collect used nylon stockings for American efforts during World War II, a young woman holds up a pair of disbanded stockings that will be recycled into gun
![With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos With nylon stockings scarce, women would paint their legs so it looked like stockings, 1940s - Rare Historical Photos](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FCZV7HdpfBo/V-YKBgQ2A6I/AAAAAAAALKg/FFZiEEwkUnsZXkuJiKn3XMJLE9fzZfY7QCLcB/s1600/nylon_stockings_1.jpg)