Be Wicked! Dancing All Night Bodystocking – Purple

The Be Wicked! Dancing All Night in purple is a long sleeve bodystocking for people who like colour with a darker edge. A wide fishnet runs from the mock neck down the arms and over the body, and the rich purple tone sits somewhere between playful and gothic, so it moves easily from a bedroom outfit to a goth night, a witchy costume or a concert.

Why purple works

Purple is easier to wear than the neon shades in this line. Under low, warm lighting it looks deep and almost jewel-like; under club lights it picks up more brightness. It flatters a wide range of skin tones, and it pairs naturally with black, silver and deep red, so you can build an outfit from things you already own. If colourful lingerie appeals but hot pink or neon green feels too loud, this is the gentler step.

Layering for cooler nights

Because it has full sleeves, this is one of the more practical bodystockings for a chilly evening: a fitted cardigan or a cropped faux-fur jacket over the top keeps you warm while the net still shows at the neck and wrists. Under a sheer black slip dress, the purple grid shows through like a pattern printed on the fabric, a subtle way to wear it somewhere you would rather not go full lingerie.

The fabric and how it sits

The net is a 94% nylon, 6% spandex knit. The nylon keeps the strands smooth against the skin and the spandex provides the stretch that lets one size cover many different bodies. Wide fishnet means big diamond openings: the fabric touches you in a fine lattice rather than covering you, so it feels light and cool. The pattern opens a little where the body is fuller and closes up where it's narrower, which gives a slightly different look on everyone.

Outfit ideas

• Bedroom: a black lace bra and thong underneath, a sheer robe on top, and nothing else.
• Goth or fetish night: under a black corset or PVC skirt, with platform boots.
• Halloween: the base layer for a witch, sorceress or villain costume; add a cape or a velvet dress with cut-outs.
• Concert: under a ripped band T-shirt knotted at the waist and denim shorts.

Fitting a long sleeve bodystocking

There's one size, labelled one size fits most, and no published measurement chart. The sleeves are long and the neckline is a mock neck, so the piece covers more of your upper body than a strapless or halter bodystocking would; that also means the shoulders and torso take most of the stretch. If you're long in the torso, pull the body up evenly before working your arms in, so the strain doesn't gather at the crotch or underarms.

Care

Hand wash gently in cold water with a mild detergent and lay flat to air dry, as Be Wicked! advises. No bleach, no tumble dryer, no iron and no high heat; heat is what makes nylon go limp and lose its spring. Wash it on its own the first time in case the purple dye releases.

Specifications

• Brand: Be Wicked! Lingerie, Dancing All Night
• Style: long sleeves, mock neck, wide fishnet
• Fabric: 94% nylon, 6% spandex
• Size: one size fits most
• Included: bodystocking only; the thong is not included
• Packaging: box, approx. 10 × 7 × 1 in
• Colour: purple. Other colours: black, red, hot pink and neon green

Planning a costume? See our sexy costumes, or shop the rest of Be Wicked! Lingerie.