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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Lucille I read one of you’re other blogs. You said that there should be a balance between width of shoulders and size of you’re breasts. I have 19 1/2 inches between my shoulders. What size breast forms should I get?
Love to wear tights with my girly outfits!
I love Hanes absolutely sheer pantyhose barely there feel so good and makes my legs look sexy
I wear pantyhose much of the winter.
Since I tan really well I have suntan hose for fall till my tan fades and nude and black for the rest of the time.
I always purchase the sheerest hose and my preference is for Hane’s Silk Reflections. They wear very well, are quite sheer and feel fabulous.
Hi Lucille,
Being a uk girl I wear tights most times, stockings are wonderful and I do love wearing them but, tights are more practical. For instance tights will hold in place the hip pads and butt pads that you’ve place inside the tight knickers you’re wearing. Nothings going to fall out place with tight fitting knickers and tights.
You just have to remember your padswhen going to the loo.
Love.
Jo. xx
I still love more than anything, freshly shaven legs, newly panted toes and ultra-sheer pantyhose! It is the ultimate!
Ohh my God….So very true a great sissy wears Wolfords or Platino Clean Cuts. LEGS and more high heels…
Yes I love your choices in pantyhose!!
I wear Silkies Control top pantyhose. They are very durable and fit well. The Shapely Perfection pantyhose are very nice. A little more expensive, but durable. I like the mocha color the best.
I am looking for pantyhose that fit tight EVERYWHERE, especially between the cheeks. I have had some but they are very difficult to find. Is it me, am I weird, or what? Any suggestions on finding these?
Trasparenze Clara will be perfect for you!! They are literally made with a g-string effect to enhance your butt! Super nice feel too!
Hanes Absolutely Ultra Sheer control top are the sheerest legs available and look beautiful and have good control at the top!!