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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Totally agree I love pantyhose especially high end good quality hose mostly wear nude cause I think they look best and most natural only wear black in the winter months along with fishnets
Totally agree I love pantyhose and I always buy high end good quality as for shades it is always sheer 10 denier and nude pantyhose are my standard with occasional jet black mostly black in winter with fishnets too otherwise I am typically wearing nude hose
Since I don’t have many opportunities to dress en femme, I go pretty basic with L’Eggs and Hanes. Love the darkest black hose I can find and the sheerest nude to make my legs shimmer. Would rather enjoy color coordinating my skirts and slacks with some purple, brown, and navy blue tights.
I’m a Starr married male. Had 2 knee replacement surgeries. My doctor required I wear medical compression pantyhose for swelling and edema. It was 7 months ago. Felt weird. Now I not only accept wearing this garment, I love wearing pantyhose. In fact I started shaving my legs 5 months ago and keep them shaved once a week. I wished I had worn them years ago. My hosiery drawer is now larger than my wife’s. She supports it. My next challenge is to wear with shorts publicly. I’m not into full CD, but then again I was saying the same thing about pantyhose, stockings and garter belts seven months ago. I am now considering wearing panties for better comfort with my pantyhose. Thank you for the tips.
You will just love the feeling of the pantyhose over the knickers.
whats the best ones to go nude in
My favorite is Haines thigh high, with a lacey top, in black. I used to wear pantyhose, and like the feel in the private area, but for dressing fully I think the thigh highs are better.
beautyful pantyhose
I love sheer feel and look of stockings I normal wear thigh highs stocks or tights! Cis-woman are missing out on this feel and look in my believe…