It is illegal to wear nylons without a specific permit.

The Law Explained

During World War II, materials like nylon and silk were rationed heavily for the production of military parachutes and tow ropes. A wartime mandate discouraged women from wearing civilian hosiery, leading to the bizarre requirement of a state permit for luxury items to prevent black market hoarding. Women often resorted to painting a seam down the back of their bare legs instead.