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 have had great luck with Spanx, especially for those of us gurls who don’t have perfect legs. I’m wearing Nude color Spanx in this picture, not only do they shape your butt they firm up your front with a high waist band that doesn’t roll over, very comfy.
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Pantyhose make a girl feel so sexy. My two favorite words combined.
Just wanted to say that you’re crazy amounts of hot!
Stockings are a great choice and Hanes makes some silky natural colors. I think sometimes you can get away with some of the other colors depending on what outfit you are wearing. Also, Leggs are great for when you are going to be in slacks but still want the feel of the pantyhose. They made a little more durable.
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I love wearing leather look leggings feels great in them.
Mona
I love to wear thigh highs, in black of course.My heels are either black or clear so black is best.I’d like to show you a photo of me with a garter belt and thigh highs on but my clitty is showing.
Kisses,,,DeeDee
AL I can say is Ma’am,THANK YOU Whover made pantyhose!!!!I LOVE Hose Sooo much!!!!I LOve tights to but in warmer months,I wear alot of Hose!!!And Yes,I do have Very Pretty,Shapely Legs Ma’am!!!!I bet Yours is Pretty too?Humbly,stephanie
When I choose to wear pantyhose (I also enjoy wearing stockings) for the most part I usually wear “nude” or “little color” hose, or black pantyhose, dependent on the outfit I am wearing. My favorite brand is Hanes Alive in either sheer to waist support hose or control top. I do on occasion wear colored pantyhose if I am going out to a club or have a special outfit that begs to have colored hose worn with it but for most occasions it is black or nude.
You are a Goddess Sweeetie! You have gorgous gams.
You look awesome! Nice colors!
I love your feminine physique! It’s time for me to go the next stage in this male to female transition. I need ideas on how to dress and your image is a very sexy image to imitate!
WOW, You have GREAT legs and show them well. I too love wearing hose.