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 prefer tights and wear them 20 years. Becomes the spring but in our very cold area (now it’s snowing and below zero temperature) I prefer warm tights. And with my long absolutely straight hairless legs I don’t wear tigts in warm seasons. My beloved country of tights is Italy (Golden Lady, Dolce Gabbana and many more firms)My favourite colour of tights is black, purple and even deep purple (it’s very femininely to wear purple dress, deep purple tights, German shoes Walk on air and lost in dance as in Bermuda Triangle by Burn or Stormbringer of Deep Purple)As a fan of printed viscose colourful dresses I prefer also printed colourful tights. With the 3-D feminine kind od my vision as the gift of my parents from the birth it takes only 5 or 7 minutes to choose the new tights in the shop or in net to the chosen new or early purchased dress because when I see or touch 1 pair of tights I see 10 another in the same moment.
I pretty well follow the rules on hose. I’ve been in transition for a while and do like the top end hose, but when I am involved in active activities I wear the low end hose incase of runs or tears.
My legs have been my asset since I was fourteen, I was told that girls envied my legs because the were ro pretty. I am intersexed and have a lot of genuine female attributes, but my legs sell who I am and that means ensuring they are taken care of.
I use to wear pantyhose but wife made a terrible fuss about washing them. Actually I love the feel of them on my skin. Have tried wearing Knee highs & like them too. Yes, I gave in to my wife.
Jo
try washing them your self, this is a very girly thing to do especially when you hang them up to dry and you picture yourself in your minds eye stretching them from your toes all the way up to your waist, enjoy,
I love pantyhose, I still recall the first time I shaved my legs and put on the pantyhose. I was stunned at how good they felt on bare legs, The brand I wear is usually Silks, but I go for something a bit more pricy, for special occasions.
Hi ladys Im a garder and hose girl…i love the way they make me feel…i live in florida and a breeze on my smooth kitten makes me feel so fem… hugs Laura
I only wear nude or black panthose, vaserette is a good quality. What are your thoughts about thigh highs?
pantyhose are fun and great for keeping a gurl’s unwanted “parts” under control (blush). but when going to work i like to wear a garter belt and stockings. i think that garter belts and their suspenders are amazing sexy! at least they make me feel that way and that is what is important.
thanks Lucille, love your posts
Lucille-I just love your blog. This is One question that has been close to my heart as well. I am terrible at this. I have stock in tan and beige pantyhose. Under my regular clothes they help make my legs feel silky smooth and remind me of my femininity constantly. I am usually afraid of sheer, due to the runs that occur so easily and then having to change into a new pair just to put a run in them as well. Sheer is definitely sexy though. I also wear hose with open toe shoes due to them helping my foot slide into them easier. I usually wear no less than four inche heels, and love the look and feel pantyhose give. I am not sure if there is another way around this or not. Lubing my feet could work, but I have a bit of a phobia watching stuff ooze from my toes…lol… Then there are tights, which are totally awesome. They can make or break an outfit. I love the way they look and feel on my legs and while wearing a pair of heels. I tend to be a little more cautious in tights when out though and that is just because they can be very noticeable depending on what I am wearing. That is just a personal complex though. Being here in Vegas, is not the opportune place for tights. With the hot summers and all. But they do present a pretty look. Anyway, sorry for rambling. I need definite pointers and one on one help with out a doubt. I am learning to dress properly, but still have the sexy sultry looks that I would rather wear. Hugs to you for everything.
Britney