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 pantyhose under everything except jeans that’s a no no I’m a cross dresser nobody knows but I wear them under my clothes to school every dAy nobody can tell is this ok
I thought it was against the law for a trans person to wear pantyhose or tights and that they were only supposed to wear STOCKINGS.
I hate tights and pantyhose and only wear them with a mini skirt.
Mandy
Wolford’s are wonderful I wear mine with a Wolford Colorado bodysuit and pumps. With a short skirt they make my Long legs look great. I look forward to the moments I can slip into them!
Hi Chris: I wear Legg’s sheer energy suntan sheer panty pantyhose with a 38C bodybriefer and short black skirt and matching heels. I am sure you look absolutely stunning and have great legs! Hugs Sandi
almost forgot i don’t have to many tights to wear I’ll work on getting some more but ones i have are nice looked at colors posted i find three of them like two of black one’s an pair purple one’s but sure i won’t stop with those colors
mine are jet black or dark black pantyhose they look sexy on my legs not sure their top quality hoses but they fit snug on me name is on the go/lycra ultra sheer pantyhose. i have wear control top or they falling or sliding down=found a trick on one’s keep tearing or have holes n them cut off leg parts an use em for reg panties
i always wear legs pantyhose or Calvin Kline they have a wide variety of styles and colors to match my outfits i love the nude color they offer they match my nude heels perfectly
i love jet black i wear Hanes pantyhose and thigh highs but when i wear my nude shoes i wear nude hose by legs
Funny you mention buying only nude and/or black pantyhose…
I recently purchased each one three pack. Nude and Barely Black, Silk Reflections.
Although I’m strictly “in the closet” and have no immediate plans on coming out I tend to practice mostly practical methods of dressing, always under my guy clothes, during the day… In the evenings when having the luxury of dressing and lounging at home is another story!!!!
I only wear nude or shades of which have to be 5/10 denier and sheer to waist and sheer toe too! I make the most of having small fem feet and slim legs which I shave, I paint my toes too !