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 love wearing Futuro pantyhose because it has a floral panty; run-guard technology and keeps my legs refreshed during long periods of exercise. I always wear them with shorts. I wish 3M would hire me to become the spokeswoman for Futuro Pantyhose in their television commercials.
Hi
I prefer stockings over the pantyhose, better access, they help hold the corset into position and has shock appeal when spotted. 15-30 denier preferred for my mistress.
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Dear Lucille,
I am of Italian/American descent,
& of course I have “olive skin, so nudes not beige or beige bisk is not a color I should wear? How about white color or off white for those who have olive color skin? Lucille you have Italian last name but you are “fairskined” & what shade do suggest for foundation &concealing powder? Please tell me what you suggest? Thanks Lucille.
Hue is great & Berkshire brands sells sheer hose & also sell summer type hose wear the panty panel…
well keep you cool in your private areas. They are sheer, sexy, very comfortable, & I purchase them on line. http://www.berkshire.com same with Hue has there own website.
HI Girls,
Gosh there are so many types, and styles of pantyhose
its unreal, and colors too, i use just my size, super smooth
and you dont even know there on you, think that is a key
comfort, and the feeling your not even wearing them,
looks and firnness of course too.
Cant imagine wearing a dress or skirt without them,
certainly one of girlie girls fav things,,,, hehe…
The pair i am wearing, nude, gives the legs clean look
without even looking like pantyhose,,, nice.
How do they look ?
You look great very sexy love the legs love the dress
Buying hose & tights over the internet, or mail order is a good option, if you dont like shopping in public. There are many corporations such as ; Haines, Silkies, and the Woman Within have a good selection of hoisery & tights all in all skin tones. Ladies there is nothing that makes me feel more feminine than a good pair of pantyhose or tights !!!! Wow, Happy Shopping!!!
i have had some success with levante hose. They seem good quality and a nice style.