Dreamgirl 0210 Open-Cup Bodystocking with Faux Lace-Up Boot

What the Dreamgirl 0210 is

The Dreamgirl 0210 is a one-piece open-cup bodystocking knitted from sheer nude hosiery with solid black opaque sections worked directly into the fabric. Those black sections are what give the garment its name: across the torso they read as a fitted teddy, and down the legs they read as a pair of laced thigh boots, all of it knitted as a single continuous piece rather than assembled from separate garments.

It belongs to the illusion family of bodystockings — pieces where the pattern is built into the knit so the finished look suggests several items layered together while only one is actually being put on. There are no fastenings to work out, no clips, no hooks and no zip. The whole thing pulls on in one movement.

How it is built, front and back

From the front, the 0210 opens with two narrow elastic halter straps that run up from the bodice and tie behind the neck, which is what holds the weight of the top. The bodice itself starts below the bust — this is an open-cup design, so the bust is left uncovered rather than enclosed by a cup or a panel.

Below that opening, a wide black opaque panel runs straight down the centre of the torso and carries on through a high-cut brief. On either side of that centre panel the fabric drops back to sheer nude, and across each sheer side the knit lays in a ladder of black strands crossing corner to corner — the faux lace-up detail. The effect is a corset that appears to be laced shut along both hips, with nothing to actually tighten or adjust.

Turn it around and the back is largely bare. The halter strap crosses an open back, the lace-up strands reappear at each hip, and the brief is cut as a high thong with a narrow black opaque band framing the seat. There is no back closure of any kind.

The legs are where the garment does its most interesting work. Each leg is knitted in black opaque hosiery from roughly mid-thigh down, finishing with a plain band at the top so it reads as the cuff of a tall boot. Up the front of each leg runs a vertical strip of the sheer nude base fabric, and over that strip the same criss-cross black strands climb from ankle to thigh — the laced shaft of the boot. Seen from behind, the legs simply read as solid opaque black thigh-highs. Both legs are footed, so the hosiery continues over the foot and is worn inside the shoe.

Product specifications

How to put it on and look after it

Handle the 0210 the way you would a pair of fine hosiery, because structurally that is what it is. Gather the leg fabric down to the foot first, work each foot in, then draw the garment up the legs in stages rather than pulling from the waist in one go — that keeps the tension off the sheer nude panels and keeps the laced strips sitting straight up the front of each leg.

Once it is on, settle the centre panel and the hip lacing where you want them, then bring the halter straps up and tie them behind the neck. Adjusting the tie length is how the bodice height is set, so it is worth doing last. The hip lacing and the leg lacing are knitted features rather than working ties, so they stay where the fabric sits — a moment spent squaring them up front and back is what makes the illusion line up.

For washing, hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, do not wring, and lay flat or hang to dry. Keep it away from heat — no tumble dryer, no iron, no hot water. Rings, watches, bracelets and rough nails are the usual cause of a pulled thread in a sheer knit like this one, so it is worth removing jewellery before handling it. Storing it folded in a drawer away from anything with a hook or a clasp will keep the sheer sections intact far longer than hanging it will.

Who it suits

The 0210 is aimed at adult women who already know they like a bodystocking and want one with a bit more going on than a plain sheer knit. It is a single-piece answer to a layered look, so it suits anyone who would rather pull on one garment than coordinate a teddy, a pair of thigh-highs and a boot-effect stocking separately.

The open-cup bodice makes it one of the more revealing pieces in our lingerie range, so it is worth knowing that going in. If you prefer a fully closed bodice, the wider stockings and bodystockings selection carries closed-cup and less exposed cuts in similar knitted styles.

Because it is footed and knitted in one piece, it is a boudoir and costume-style garment rather than something to wear under clothing. On styling, the footed legs mean it works with an open or peep-toe heel just as readily as a closed shoe, and because the black opaque sections already carry the whole pattern, anything worn with it is best kept plain — a black heel disappears into the leg and lets the lacing stay the thing you notice.

Good to know

This is an adult novelty garment for ages 18 and over. Sheer knitted hosiery is delicate by design — a snag is the most common way one of these is damaged, and it is usually avoidable with a little care when dressing.

A close-fitting synthetic knit sits against the skin for long stretches, so if you have a known sensitivity to synthetic fibres, do a short test wear before a full evening in it. Discontinue use if any irritation develops.

The garment gives no support and is not a shaping or compression piece. It is not a swimwear item and should not be worn in chlorinated water, which is hard on the stretch fibres in any fine knit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dreamgirl 0210 one piece or several?

It is a single continuous piece. The teddy, the hip lacing and the thigh-boot panels are all knitted into one garment that runs from the halter ties down over the feet, so there is nothing to layer, clip or fasten together.

Does the 0210 cover the bust?

No — it is an open-cup design, so the bodice begins below the bust and the bust is left uncovered. Some wearers add their own pasties for a little extra coverage; the garment itself has no cups, lining or padding of any kind.

Are the thigh boots real boots or part of the garment?

They are part of the garment. The black opaque boot shape and the criss-cross lacing up the front of each leg are knitted directly into the hosiery, so there is nothing to lace, zip or pull on separately — the boots appear when the bodystocking is on.

Does the 0210 have feet, or is it open at the ankle?

It is footed. The black opaque hosiery continues over the foot rather than stopping at the ankle, so it is worn inside the shoe exactly like a pair of tights.

How should the 0210 be washed?

Hand wash it in cool water with a mild detergent, then lay flat or hang to dry. Do not wring it out, do not tumble dry it and do not iron it. Heat and machine agitation are what break down the stretch fibres in sheer knitted hosiery.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product images and no description of the contents printed on the outside. Nothing on the parcel identifies the item inside.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.