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 always wear Leggs Satin Sheers in nude or suntan as I am medium dark complexion. They feel soooo satin like and last quite a long time at a reasonably price.
I love pantyhose, stockings and tights. They as are essential to me as make up lingerie or my wig. They are vital in making my outside match the inner me,
Like some other women here, I never venture out bare-legged, even when wearing slacks, jeans, or boots. Stockings with a corset or all-in-one are my preference.
My favorite stockings are Levante Vanessa Diamond Welt Stockings. I prefer sheer 15-20 denier stockings without reinforcements in black, barely black, or natural or nude. The stockings I choose depend on the outfit and shoes I’m wearing.
Though I prefer stockings with garters I am finding that some more form-fitting outfits require the use of thigh-highs or pantyhose. My choice in colors and sheerness remain the same.
Regardless of what type of hosiery I wear, I feel the hosiery provides a truly smoothing, finishing, and feminine touch to my appearance.
You’re very lovely.
WOW!
Thank you Daphne
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Patricia
I always wear tights (UK) or stockings with suspenders. I generally agree with the comments on colour, nude or black, very sheer barely black can look nice too I think. I do like proper nylon stockings too, the sound they make as they rub against each other while crossing and uncrossing my legs is heavenly.
Julie
I wear nude and black,but I prefer thigh highs and garter belts,and I love wearing them.
I,only,wear,Hose,with,Garter,belts,with,thong…
so I think I look good
I love wearing pantyhoose but also love wearing tigths better!
I would leave my home without pantyhose on. They transform my legs into a thing of spell binding beauty. I feel so sexy in them too.
I meant I wouldn’t leave home without them.