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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Hello Lucille,
I have always love the feel of pantyhose on my legs I also wear tights. I always love the colr of nude, black nylons. I have also been experiencing wearing tights. The brands I usually wear is leggs pantyhose I buy them because they are most of the time pretty cheap. I do have a pair of Donna Karan in a suntan color and I love them the most. Thank You Lucille.
William/willow
I love panty , i feel me than more women !
Great advice! Personally, I love Wolford! I splurged once and bought a pair and they were amazing. They were smoothest, nicest pantyhose I’ve ever worn and lasted virtually forever! Now I’m frustrated because nothing I try compares and I can’t exactly make a habit of buying luxury brand hosiery! 🙁
Hi Lucille,
Thanks for the heads-up on the Art of wearing Pantyhose! I take it, this also applies to knee-hi stockings?
Love,
Rossette
i like tights with a sexy design imprinted. ive learned to go with the fishnet small squares that way they dont run.
Leggs brand has always been my fav. Black and nude I love different colored tights also My wife don’t like pantyhose like most women anymore But on the other hand. She loves me in them
I am a big fan of nylons. Tights when it’s cold and casual and stockings for dressy and warm weather. I do thigh highs when i want a little less constriction and knee highs when wearing slacks. Do not wear knee highs with a dress. No matter how long. Nothing worse than seeing that.
Wow Domannique, everything you say is so right. BTW ypu are one sexy looking girl, sorry but you are !
I love wearing nylons, been wearing them since I was 9 years old . today I am still wearing them at 56 years old , almost all the time now, I feel naked without them on…..mostly panty hose now and you are right most real woman do not wear them anymore. what’s wrong with them….