From the image and description, I assumed they would be a solid nylon with graphics. They are basically a fishnet material though, not lace. The only lace on them is the band at the top, and that does not have any sort of gripping to help them stay up. I put them on, and they were falling down within minutes. On my 5'4" frame, apparently one size does not fit all. I can't see myself wearing them for any event where I will be in public.