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 wear mainly black pantyhose looks sexier I’m been wearing since 5 I’m 40 now my wife loves me crossdressING haven’t fully been decked out yet but love to see how I look
I love to wear pantyhose or stockings under a dress. They feel wonderful and make me feel more feminine
I agree I love slipping on my pantyhose dress heels etc only thing is I’m still not public for say only my wife knows plus barely started breaking out in full cd
Ladies, to really get the guys and other girls hot and bothered wear stockings and matching garter belt. Also if you are worried about showing the toe of the stocking through the open toe of the shoe, there is a brand of stockings that have an open toe set of stockings. So do not be afraid of wearing regular stockings. You might like them.
Ladies I agree with lucille but on the other hand if don’t have matching color of pantyhose or tights wear them in way that no one else can see what you’re wearing like long skirts or long dress maybe some long slacks pants that will cover those legs up as for anything that’s short in length see through pantyhose stockings tights should be fine
Pantyhose are totally feminizing !
I and my GF are TRUE nylon girls and we both wear them most every day! I don’t agree with the tip (sorry) about wearing them with sandals and all open toe heels cause men just love them and we love the attention! Nylons are a girls best friend! I love pantyhose but go for thigh high nylons when I date. We prefer sheer silky and a nice shine! We never wear goofy patterns, colors or even fishnets. We prefer nude, jet or off black, suntan and taupe. We love to feel a man run his hands all over our silky nylon legs and make out like school girls! Legs are my best feature and this sissy girlie girl LOVES to show them off! They are perfect MAN Bate! Sweet Sissy Kisses! Jamie & Kathy (SW FL)
yes i love pantyhose espically when i wear a dress or skirt they make my leg look and feel great i also wear knee highs when wearing slacks
love pantyhose it make my legs so sexy
It sure does! Looking amazing