Fishnet tights and stockings can be traced all way back to the mid-19th century. However, some showgirls and flappers also wore fishnet stockings during the 1920s. However, they were not considered a mainstream fashion trend. Fishnets gained much momentum among hippies and punk teens of the 60s and 70s, and it is still famous. Some iconic classic beauties Jayne Mansfield, Bettie Page, and Elizabeth Taylor, mostly wore fishnet stockings as their style. Below is a collection of pictures showing classic beauties and fashion models wearing fishnet stockings in the 1950s and 1960s.