Shirley 90009 Fishnet Pantyhose with Solid Front & G-String Back

What the Shirley 90009 is

The Shirley 90009 is a pair of full-length fishnet pantyhose, shown here in black, cut with a solid front panel and an open G-string back. It is hosiery rather than a bodysuit: the net runs continuously from the waistband down over both legs and across the foot, so it is worn the same way any pair of tights is worn, with or without shoes over the top. The style is listed under the Shirley of Hollywood name.

The design sits in the small overlap between everyday hosiery and lingerie. From the front and the side it reads as a conventional pair of fishnet tights with an opaque brief area; from behind, the seat is cut away entirely and replaced by a narrow centre strap. That single structural decision is the whole product, and it is worth understanding before buying, because it changes what the pantyhose can sensibly be layered under.

How it is cut

The net itself is a fine-gauge diamond mesh rather than the wide-hole fishnet associated with costume hosiery. In the product photography the holes are small and closely spaced, which gives the leg a dense, textured, almost patterned look from a short distance and reads as sheer net only up close. Fine-gauge net of this kind drapes closer to the leg than open fishnet and holds its shape better through the knee and ankle.

Across the front and hips, the mesh gives way to a solid, non-perforated panel. This is the only part of the garment with real coverage, and it is cut as a brief that wraps from the front around to the high hip on both sides, finishing at a plain elastic waistband that sits at the natural hip line.

At the back, the solid panel narrows sharply into a single thin strap running down the centre. The leg openings are cut high on either side of it, so the seat of the pantyhose is open rather than meshed over. In practical terms this means there is no net and no fabric across the back at all — only the centre strap and the two leg sections joining the waistband.

The net continues over the ankle and across the foot, so the pantyhose are worn inside shoes exactly like ordinary tights. In both photographs the model wears them with high heels, and the net is visible through the open sections of the shoe. A fine vertical knit line runs down the back of each leg where the net is joined, which is normal construction for knitted hosiery of this type.

Product specifications

How to put them on and look after them

Put fine-gauge net on the way you would any sheer hosiery: gather each leg down to the toe in your hands, work it up the calf and thigh in stages rather than pulling from the waistband, and settle the solid front panel last so the centre back strap lands in the right place. Hauling on the waistband is an easy way to catch a thread in net this fine, and a caught thread in a diamond mesh tends to travel.

Rings, watch clasps, long or unfiled nails and rough heels are the usual culprits for snags, so it is worth taking jewellery off first. Fine net is also easier to handle with dry hands than with damp ones.

Hosiery in this weight is generally hand washed rather than machine washed. Cool or lukewarm water with a small amount of mild detergent, a gentle squeeze rather than a wring, and drip drying away from direct heat is the standard approach for net hosiery, and it is what we would suggest here. Avoid bleach and avoid tumble drying. If you do machine wash, a mesh laundry bag on a delicates cycle reduces the amount of contact with zips and hooks. Please follow any care instructions printed on the manufacturer's own packaging in preference to this general guidance.

Who it suits

This style suits someone who already likes fishnet hosiery and wants a version with an open back rather than a conventional seat. Because the back is cut away, it layers differently from standard tights: it sits comfortably under a skirt, a dress or a longline top, and it pairs naturally with other pieces from the fishnets range. It is not intended as a base layer under close-fitting trousers, where the centre strap and the high leg openings will read through the outer fabric.

Anyone who already owns plain fishnets will find the solid front panel the meaningful difference — it gives a degree of front coverage that open net does not, which makes the piece easier to wear under a shorter hemline. For a first fishnet purchase it is a reasonably forgiving place to start, because the fine gauge is less costume-like than wide-hole net and reads as patterned hosiery at conversational distance.

It is a women's hosiery cut and is sold to adults 18 and over.

Good to know

• Sold for adults 18 and over.
• Fine net is delicate by construction. Snags and runs are a normal wear characteristic of hosiery in this gauge, not a fault.
• Keep away from rough surfaces, velcro, pet claws and unsanded furniture edges.
• If you have a known sensitivity to synthetic knitted fabrics, check the fibre content printed on the manufacturer's packaging before wearing.
• Store flat or loosely rolled rather than hung, and keep separate from items with hooks or zips.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Shirley 90009 have a closed seat or an open back?

The back is open. The solid front panel narrows into a single thin G-string strap down the centre back, with high-cut leg openings on either side, so there is no mesh or fabric across the seat of these pantyhose.

Are the feet enclosed, or are these footless?

The feet are enclosed. The fishnet runs continuously over the ankle and across the foot, so the pantyhose are worn inside shoes in the ordinary way rather than ending at the ankle.

Is this a wide-hole fishnet or a fine net?

It is a fine-gauge net. The diamond mesh on the Shirley 90009 is small and closely spaced, which gives a denser, more textured appearance on the leg than the wide-hole fishnet used for costume hosiery.

How should I wash fishnet pantyhose?

Hand wash in cool or lukewarm water with a mild detergent and drip dry. Squeeze rather than wring the net, skip bleach and tumble drying, and use a mesh laundry bag if you machine wash. Follow the care instructions on the manufacturer's packaging where they differ from this.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging. Nothing on the outside of the parcel describes the contents or identifies the product category.

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.