What started as a simple wardrobe choice has evolved into a recurring topic of discussion, meme culture, and even a trademark of Setta’s on-screen persona. Monica Setta, host of Storie di Donne al Bivio (Rai 2) and Un Giorno in Pretura (Rai 3), has never been a conventional showgirl. Her look is elegant, intellectual, and understated. Yet, attentive viewers noticed a pattern: in dozens of episodes spanning multiple seasons, Setta frequently appeared wearing opaque black stockings, often paired with skirts or dresses just above the knee.

The detail became so consistent that viewers began commenting on social media and forums like ForumFree and IlPost , with some jokingly referring to the “Monica Setta dress code.” The black stockings became an inside joke and, for many, an endearing quirk of the beloved host. Italian digital media has occasionally picked up on the phenomenon. Articles with headlines like “Monica Setta e le immancabili calze nere” (Monica Setta and the unavoidable black stockings) have appeared on blogs and entertainment sites. The tone is usually affectionate, not mocking—viewers appreciate her consistency and refusal to follow fleeting fashion trends.

Unlike younger hosts who change outfits multiple times per episode, Setta’s stable, modest, and professional look—black stockings included—has become a symbol of reliability and authenticity. In an era of flashy reality TV, her style stands as a quiet statement: substance over spectacle. Monica Setta and her black stockings have become an unlikely but charming duo in Italian pop culture. For fans, the calze nere are not a distraction but a signature—a small, constant detail in a career defined by integrity and intelligence. And as long as Monica Setta continues to interview, judge, and tell women’s stories, her black stockings will likely remain right there with her, episode after episode. “Le calze nere? Ci saranno finché piacciono al pubblico… e a me.” — Monica Setta (paraphrased from social media, 2021) Article type: Entertainment / Italian TV culture Tone: Informative, respectful, slightly humorous Sources referenced: TV Sorrisi e Canzoni (2018), social media monitoring, Rai program archives