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 also like to wear pantyhose my favorite brands are hanes and legs shear elegance they are the best I feel so sexy when I have them on and I also like my toes polished bare toenails are not very sexy
I love wearing pantyhose of all shades mostly suntan you have to admit they are the best. they make you look and feel feminine
“ken”…Do You Wear Shorts With Your Nylons ??? “Paula”
In summer i wear beige or nude pantyhose. I never go without wearing even if in shorts and tshirt.. Was raised in hispanic world where women always were hose when in public. W when i started wearing my mother’s garter belts a n d stockings were it and i remember hear hearin keep you sean’s straight or no boy will look at you.well I’m doing it right now
Just a few comments. The first, is that I do wear suntan nylons. For me, if I am going to wear them, I want people to know it. Part of that being sexy thing…for me at least. The second, is that there is a difference in the thread between styles. For instance, with L’eggs sheer energy in either sheer panty or control top, the thread is more glossy, stiffer, and less absorbent. With L’eggs everyday, the thread is more pliant, duller, and more absorbent. Kind of like the difference between satin and cotton. Other companies do the same thing. And the desire for shiny legs depends on my mood, and what I am going to wear. And thigh-highs, kind of go with the sheer energy type of production. Loved the article, just wanted to point out some things that some may not be aware of, and might want to consider when putting an outfit together. We learn best sometimes just by observing, and I have seen quite a bit. I grew up in a time when women wore nylons ALL the time, so I guess part of that carried over into my adult womanhood.
I wear pantyhose and tights love them all in all colors if men are going to wear for what ever reason. I wear for the fashion the look the feel the support the warmth its just a article of clothing to me no fetish involved I don’t post usually but I will today when out I don’t wear openly at hose I wear always when I take pics but got to wear heels and a skirt to get the look
Here in Melbourne Australia I luv Ambra Totally Opaque Tights. They have a fabulous feel and shine to them. They are 200D. I would love to be able to wear sheer, however, less than tolerant wife!
I love pantyhose legs sheer energy make my legs look like a whole different animal. and smooth as glass.
I love Diva Hosiery. They cater to dance teams but have started selling to working moms like me. They are seamless and very flattering with a natural appearance. These are the hosiery most of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders wear! They are great quality and an awesome price! Love Diva hosiery