Plus size stockings are made for curvier women. If you have a size larger than XL , plus size stockings can offer a solution. Although regular stockings are stretchy, plus size stockings can fit a little better because they leave more room for your curves. By buying stockings in a larger size as a woman - with a size more - they will stand better and fit better than regular stockings. Most stockings go up to size 50 , which equals 5 times XL.