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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I’m English so I only refer to tights. And I love wearing them, even more than stockings simply because they are so much more comfortable. They are second only to my bra in making me feel my most feminine. And I absolutely agree… black or natural only!
You’re absolutely the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen
Hi Jess, you look absolutely fabulous. Iam also english but can only dream of appearing as lovely as you. Just where did you get those fantastic ‘girls’? Was it the flat to fem program or did you use an alternative method? I would love to know. My own have developed to approx 38b cup but that has taken almost 3 years, but I continue to persevere. Robyn x.
Good advice Lucille, the color choice of nylons to match clothing is the rule.
As for me I prefer seamed nylons when wearing minies
I have a spouse who is very much against cross dressing and we have been together for many years. Last year I broached the subject and had her shave my back. she loved it and I shaved the front. The next time I had shaved the rest of my body and she loved it. She said she did not like the stubble so I immediately began all over lazer. As many of you know this takes a lot of painful visits and you can not turn back but I would not want to. everything feels different and sexy. Especially panty hose. You will find most of us have a great set of gams hidden under there. You only live once so go for it.
I wear nude, black, whatever pleases me on that day but if I am going out for an evening, I love to wear garters and hose.
I find nothing more feminine and I live the life 24/7 now.
Thigh highs are nice but nothing beats a garter belt and on the couple of occasions when my garters have been seen, I have received rave compliments from the ladies that have seen them.
I am still searching for another GG to take the place of my late partner but things I have learned, patience and dressing to entice always helps.
Take care ladies
I love wearing black nylons under everything.
I have a pantyhose question for you Lucille (or anyone else who would like to respond). If I am wearing my anklet bracelet, do I wear it outside the hose or under the hose? I have seen GG’s do it both ways and would like to know which is correct. Thanks.
By the way, I am like everyone else, a pair of pantyhose or stockings “make” my day!
Anklets should really only be worn without hosiery but never under it. That looks really tacky.
I love to wear pantyhose. My favorite color is a beige color. I love to wear a dress or a skirt all the time. I use an epilator to eplilate all of my leg for both of my legs. I have been complimented on my beautiful legs. Men love my legs. One man told me that I have the prettiest legs of any of the girls and there were a lot of girls in that room at the time he told me that. I haven’t worn any tights yet. Maybe some day I will. I stay dressed as a woman all the time, and I have for over a year now.
Love
Sherry Love
i love thigh highs so the area between my legs can breathe