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 love legs sheer energy. I have tried all of the colors but love Jet Black and Suntan the best. I also wear nude when my legs are tanned. Leggs fit me great and looks wonderful on my sexy toned legs.
i do not wear pantyhose. i wear leggings.
I love all the help one gets here and honestly I didn’t no anything about pantyhose. But now that I no I will be shopping this weekend. It’s sure nice to have found this site and all it’s helpful hints. Thank you
I live in the Mohave desert, north of Las Vegas. We all have tanned legs year round, and nobody wears them, except maybe black. I didn’t see any in the stores.
In Florida we almost never wear panty hose and it’s difficult to even find them in stores unless you go to the high end ones. I have enjoyed wearing hose and with 36″ long legs (no joke) it can be difficult to find ones that are long enough. Few feelings are worse than having the panty hose crotch slip down.
I also love tights and leggings and can wear them in the cooler days down here in December, January and February.
Hi Ladies,
For me legs are so important and they deserve having the very best covering. Until recently I have tended to go for black opaque tights as sheer as possible. I have fallen in love with American tan which make your legs look so natural and sexy. Today I bought holdup stockings for the first time….Hmmmm SEXY. My friend Helen always wears them, she is sexy too!
Love Heather XXX
You are very passable, lovely and mature.
Thank you Daphne how nice of you. To be honest at 70 years of age (mentally and physically I’m only 40) I adore fashion and dancing etc. I live in the UK but travel as often as possible. Looking good is a personal daily goal. Thank you again. If you want to converse I’m here on pierre1944@sky.com
Love Heather
I love the brand
Falke Seidenglatt 15 Shiny Tights. They are pricey but seem very run resistant so a pair could last 1-3 months wearing them everyday — so I bet the cost per wearing is pretty low. The best thing is they are SO SOFT and silky. They just feel so wonderful and feminine on — especially on freshly shaven legs. And they have a little hint of shine. They also come in larger sizes up to XXL … which I need because I am 6’3″ tall. These feel like they make my estrogen level go up when I wear them (LOL).
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