What could be more feminine than a pair of silky smooth pantyhose?
While many women opt for the bare-legged look these days, pantyhose (and tights) give a much more polished appearance.
The secret is to choose hosiery that makes you look sexy and stylish – not like you stepped out of a time warp from the 80s.
Follow these 5 transgender / crossdresser / femboy pantyhose style rules and I guarantee you can’t go wrong!
A Quick Note About Pantyhose vs. Tights vs. Stockings
Before we jump into the rules, let’s quickly discuss terms:
- Pantyhose – This is a term used in the U.S. to describe sheer hosiery with a denier (a measure of thickness in tights) of 8 to 30.
- Tights – Tights are thicker than pantyhose, with a denier of 40 to 100. (That said, most other English-speaking countries use the term “tights” for all hosiery, from sheer to thick.)
- Stockings – Stockings differ from tights in that they only extend to the upper thighs. They stay up with elastic or are secured with a garter belt.
Rule #1: Only Wear Nude Or Black Pantyhose
For the most sophisticated look, I recommend sticking to the basics and only wearing nude or black pantyhose. (Colored tights are a different story. See Rule #5.)
If you wear black hose, make sure that they’re jet black – not gray-black or brown-black.
Rule #2: Go For Sheer Nude Hose That Matches Your Skin Tone
The #1 rule for nude hose is to match your skin tone as closely as possible.
High-end hose brands (like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein) offer lots of nude shades to choose from, so you should be able to find a perfect match.
The #2 rule for nude hose is to buy the sheerest hosiery you can find. Nude pantyhose should be like the foundation you wear on your face: invisible, but enhancing.
Rule #3: Buy The Best Quality Pantyhose You Can Afford
Most trans women, crossdressers, and femboys have great legs, so it pays to show them off with nice pantyhose. There’s a big difference between drug store brands and department store brands.
My favorite high quality hosiery brands include:
- Wolford
- Spanx
- Donna Karan
- Calvin Klein
- Nordstrom
Rule #4: Coordinate Your Pantyhose With Your Shoes
If you wear black pantyhose, wear black shoes for the most streamlined look.
Nude hose gives you the most options: You can pair them with any color of shoes. For the most leg-lengthening look, try wearing nude hose with nude shoes.
Just remember: NO pantyhose with sandals or open toed shoes! (A small peep toe is fine.)
Rule #5: Try Tights
Semi-sheer and opaque tights are a great alternative to transgender / crossdresser pantyhose – especially when it’s cold out.
Tights are less formal, but they tend to look more modern and youthful than pantyhose.
The pantyhose rules DON’T apply to tights, so experiment with different colors, styles, and textures. Funky tights can totally make an outfit!
Let’s continue the conversation…
Do you love to wear pantyhose, tights, and/or stockings? If so, what are your favorite styles and brands?
Please share your comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Tights are what got me into crossdressing when I was 5
That being said, as I rstarted reaching puberty, I would get lost watching all the women and especially female teens in thier Pantyhose (Nylons as they called them most of the time).
During my time when situations allowed, I always enjoy wearing seamless, non reinforced pantyhose. I cannot get them all the time, so I shop for good brands that will last. Unfortunatley I have cats, so I am looking for a good pair of damage resistant pantyhose.
Oh yes…
Most of my time I am dressed feminin, so I concider feminin wear as normal and male wear as drab wear
Whenever I go Out Enfemme I wear Wolford Individual 10 soft silky smooth sheer Black Nylon Stockings or Hold Ups (Thigh Highs)
Hello All!
I’ve always been a pantyhose/stockings kind of woman. I feel my best after a fresh shave of my legs and hop into a nice pair. I like the Empetua tights from Shapermint. They’re a bit heavy, but for us gals that are not the easiest on that fabric and wind up with runners in those thinner hose, like Leggs, from a little too much pull or a not quite smoothed out toenail and ruin them the first time, these tights are tough and are perfect for us. I also prefer so far Berkshire hosiery. I can get any flavor in those I need and they last. Very tough. Much as I love pantyhose, I don’t have the flexibility I had when I was younger and have a bit of a time getting them on and smoothed out, but I do my best. Lucille is absolutely correct. Hosiery gives you a nice polished look and I sure love the feel, especially when a date runs his hand up my leg or rests his hand on my knee. Oh it gives me a thrill and I feel that much more into my fem self. Pay heed to these tips too. They’re awesome and is exactly how I’ve been choosing my hosiery for the outfits I wear. Girls, you need to wear hose always. You don’t look finished without them. Makes you look lazy and frumpy IMHO…..
Cecilia de Rafael is the best! They offer a modest shine that adds another notch of sensuality! And, they feel sexy!
If prefer bareing my smooth supple legs. But on a cold winter night on the town I feel cozy in ultra sheer stockings with cute bows or skin tone panty hose. Leaving those encumbering pants to my straight yet butch female neighbour. Enjoy the vulnerablity of dresses and skirts the shorter the better to show off those legs.
Thank you for tips about matching one’s face and shoes.
In cold climates the hose really helps keep the legs warm.
I love the feminine feelings the panty hose gives me.
I’m a pantyhose girl from way back. As a crossdresser I find that a good control top will help keep “everything” in place.
Also, they really add to the feminine experience. I usually wear a lighter weight pair under leggings, too.
I’m with Jennifer–it’s a garter belt and stockings for me. With it being winter and me not being out, I can wear them under long pants every day. YAHOO!!
And if anything can make one feel more girly than garter straps on your butt, please clue me in. DELICIOUSNESS!!
Pantyhose were the first item of feminine clothing that I wore. They felt wonderful, and I immediately knew I could never go without that sensuous feeling of them caressing my skin. Stockings with a garter belt were even better, and I loved, Loved, LOVED the feeling of the stockings being tugged up and the garter belt being tugged down. But nothing prepared me for the feeling of pantyhose or stockings on freshly shaved legs! OMG, what a treat! Now, I’m 6’2″ without heels (and 190 lbs), and wear a 34″ inseam also without heels, and finding hosiery that is long enough can be a challenge. I have usually purchased Hanes or Long Tall Sally brands. Can anyone suggest additional brands which have the length to fit me? Especially in stockings. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!