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 so love pantyhose……..they enhance your legs and make them look soo beautiful. I will have to check out the brands that were mentioned. 🙂
I hate pantyhose! They are hard to put on..etc.
Now the best type of hose in my opinion would be thigh top stockings, they are easy to put on, they come in many colors to match your outfits and they look sexy and feel sexy! With a nice pair of panties you have a winning combination! Or just regular stockings and garters, they are very sexy.
Call me cheap if you want. I wear Leggs Sheer Energy most of the time, but often Peavey or Tamara (hooters) brands in suntan. I don’t buy high end brands only because I have not been influenced of their durability in proportion to cost. But hey, if my BF wants me to buy and wear them, I will, for him.
I usually wear Sheer Energy pantyhose in jet black or suntan. I’m hispanic with a medium dark complexion. The nude is too light for me, but I have worn nude. I love to buy pantyhose from shapings.com.
Thanks Lucille for your tips on wearing pantyhose.
I love wearing pantyhose and I wear them everyday.
There is nothing better than wearing silky pantyhose and
sexy high heels!
April
You are right on 2 points…buy the best pantyhose you can. They are worth it girls. And, tan heels with tanish/taupe hose creates a lengthening look.
Nylons are the very foundation of my dressing. As a little boy in the 60’s, before pantyhose were ‘invented’, my older sister wore stockings regularly. One day, I was sitting on her bed while she was rushing to get ready for work, and while she was putting her stockings on she got a run in one so she pulled them off and threw them on the bed next to me and grabbed another pair from her drawer. Well, the curious and hairless little boy that i was grabbed them and slid them up my legs, and the rest, as the saying goes, is history! The sensation of the nylon on my bare legs was amazing!
Over the years, i had become very knowledgeable in the subject and developed a taste for only the finest hosiery. Today, i only wear Secrets in Lace stockings and Wolford pantyhose. I completely agree with the fashion tips Lucille provides, and I must say a pet peeve of mine is when I see someone, especially a GG, violate these basic fashion musts!
Ashley, my sister thought it was “cute”, and she put a shoebox on the floor of her closet. Wherever she got a run she would toss the pair in it for me! I got smart and matched good singles and tossed the ones with the runs in them! Today, she knows about Anna, and I send her pictures when I’m out on the town with y friends. She calls me the little sister she always wanted but never had! She’s very supportive!
So what was your sisters reaction? For me it was my grandmother who let me wear her nylons
I just popping by to say thank you for having me due to complications
I decided it’s time to move on to pastures new and I wish you all the best
in your endeavours and achievements to full femme and I just wanted to
thank Lucille but this is difficult choice for me to make once again thank you and good bye
from
Frankie smales
“Frankie”…You Sound Like One Sexy Girl !!! “Paula”
“Sorry”…My comment was supposed to be for “Dominick”. “Paula”