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 especially love feet in nylons/ pantyhose. I love to have feet on my face being used as a footstool inhaling the awesome aroma after the feet have been in shoes all day. I think mine look pretty hot. Do you?
I wear leggs pantyhose most. I love the silky smooth feel. The pantyhose also keeps me tucked in. Coffee and suntan are my favorite colors
I adore pantyhose and tights. Very comfy. Control top is very good and I love the support. Pantyhose and tights are definitely a fashion mainstay for me.
Love wearing pantyhose everyday..im a sexy sissy wearing sexy pantyhose bra slips dress heels skirts everyday.i got a job as a woman so excited to wear panties pantyhose bra dress heels daily.cant believe im living as a woman everyday..no more male underwear only womans panties bra pantyhose dress heels skirts nightgown lingerie everyday..
I myself wear tights or pantyhose daily great fashion for legs that many be it man or woman can benefit from. I prefer women’s tights or pantyhose cause of color choices and styles
“james”…I love your Nylons…you have “Very Sexy Legs” !!! “Paula”
Love the feeling of pantyhose, enjoy tight control top the most.
While losing weight and tightening up the figure the smoothing out of some “rumples” makes me feel sexy————–
Will chat with all about pantyhose, thigh highs,garters and more—
Hi Ladies! Personally; being a BBW (dress size 22-24) Ive always liked a garter belt. The elastic is kinda sexy, under a tap pant or hallf slip? “control top”? Good God No! But what I do – is cut off the panty portion – leaving say an inch of reinforced part? Where your garter snaps go? And so – one is ‘free downstairs’; legs looking n feeling great – the elastic garter straps are nice – AND you can get finer dernier too… easier n cheaper! (and no one ever said its cheap being a CD/TG! Our makeup n lotions, lipstick, nail polish; not to mention our wardrabe n jewelry!
As a clueless genetic female- THANK YOU! This was a party/date/face saver:)