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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Why is Wolford so great? I wonder, why do the other brands not copy the feel of Wolford? Crazy, isn’t it?
I like to wear Calvin Klein and Wolford. I like that they don’t snag and run as easy. This has saved me from buying hose as often and saved me money with the higher denier. I like the sheer from toe to waist. Summer I go without after I get a great tan. It is a lot cooler.
I found with pantyhose that it is important they fit well. I like the Just My Size, either regular or sheer toe. Being a large gal, the size 4x is perfect for me.
I wear pantyhose quite often. I mainly wear nude or black. I do have other fashion colors. I have one floral dress I love to pair with blush/pink hose with. My wife thinks they go well together.
Tights I have so many different colors. Great for mixing and matching with some of my dresses or blouse and skirt.
I wear Hanes most of time my wife
bought me five pairs when she found out I was wearing hers.I love the feel of them on my shaven legs
Ms.Lucille I absolutely love pantyhose. I wear them all the time. I have many, many pairs and brands and I adore them all! ‘Till next time,Femforever .
Hey guys!
I’m a huge fan of pantyhose/tights! I wear them, because they turn me on! Such a wonderful feeling when putting on a pair of sexy silky sheer shiny pantyhose. (I shave my legs of course as well my entire body) My girlfriend is very supportive of this. I usualy wear around 10-40 den pantyhose and thick pantyhose for winter months. My favorite are sheer type pantyhose, (my favorite color for pantyhose is black) i have tried stockings but i don’t like them. It’s just not the same sensation compared to pantyhose. I’ve tried a lot of brands through the years like Aristoc, Levante, Kunert, Wolford, Falke, Polzela, Jadran, Gatta, Hudson, Golden Lady, Fiore, Luisa Maria Lugli, La Perla, Omsa, Transparenze, Le Bourget, Etam, etc. I have also tried pantyhose desinged for men from Gerbe and some other brands! They were really great, but i usually wear womens just because it’s more to choose from! I just wish that all pantyhose products would be labelled unisex! Men have legs too! I have this urge from time to time to put on pantyhose, sexy dress, etc. I feel like there is a feminine side of me that is screaming to get out. Thankfully my girlfriend is very supportive.
Regards
Love the feeling of having hoisery on . love keeping my legs smooth and hair free all the time.
I LKE THE HANES PANTYHOSE ,SO SMOOTH AND SHINEY MINI SHIRTS AND HEELS ALSO ,HELL ALL OF IT .