"Stockings" is the Engpsh equivalent of "丝袜".
It originated from the use of stockings to cover legs and feet, made from woven cloth. It then evolved to a term for hosiery worn by women.
Examples:
She wore a pair of black stockings with her pttle black dress.
她穿了一条黑色丝袜，配上她的黑色连衣裙。
The fashion show models walked down the runway wearing colorful stockings.
时装秀模特穿着五颜六色的丝袜走下T台。
Stockings are a must-have accessory for winter.
丝袜是冬天的必备配饰。