I chose this rating because these are absolutely gorgeous stockings. Unlike many of the net stocking I've run across locally, these stocking have very large holes that are shaped like diamonds or a wire fence. I wore these stockings to a retirement party and turned around the very next day and wore them to church. They are very classy and have a retro appeal. I know lots of women fear wearing fishnets because of all the hookers in the movies that sport them but think about it, if you are a classy woman it's gonna show, and these stockings will do nothing but compliment you. If you don't want to look like a hooker don't wear them with micro-mini skirts. Instead you may wear them with a knee length dress or heck even a grey pinned striped career suit, the occasions you'll get to look lovely in these are countless. An added plus is that these can be worn with open toe shoes. The holes are so large that your toes will slide right through them, looks best with a peep toe if you ask me. Recommended for all of the jazzy, yet, classy ladies out there.