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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as im in the early stages of my transition although im 57 i have been loving and wearing tights/pantyhose since i was 11 openly since my late teens i would love to purchase a few pairs of the more expensive hose ie:wolford and the likes however since i bit the bullet and realised i am transgendered and not gay i have invested my time into ensuring i get the best possible hose for my needs especially as i no longer wear jeans/trousers or leggings
my requirements are simple Monday to Friday while at work i will wear multi-pack tights (charnos 24/7) decent hose cheap but effective for my work on an evening ill experiment with opaque on a weekend i love to try on patterned hose
i had never considered colours prior to this information there is a lot of tans out there
Pour ma part c’est principalement des collants mais je ne me refuse pas le plaisir de porter de jolis bas auto-fixant ou avec un porte jarretelles
I simply have to wear tights. For me the look and feel combined invariably with heels impart total femininity. Such is the feeling that it extends throughout the rest of my body and helps with deportment and mannerisms. I can be totally feminine without any makeup through the power of wearing silky smooth tights. Invest in the best and do ensure you wear a size that truly fits you height. At 6′ 3″ Wolford XL are superb.
how about stockings, what’s the rule for stockings?
stockings was mentioned in A quick note about pantyhose vs. tights. vs. stockings but did not have a rule. I tend to wear stocking more than tights but I do wear tights, I wear 80 denier have few less & few more than 80 denier in both stockings & tights. In the UK we don’t have pantyhose they are just called tights, I wear stocking as they don’t roll down my stomach to my hips & feel like they are going to fall down, plush I have Cronh’s disease which is a bowl disease so les fumbling around.
Alana i truly believe that a pair of silk stockings are far more elegant sophisticated and sexy than a pair tights .
I agreed with what you say stocking are easy to manage partially when I also suffer with I B D Crohns .
Yes with out any doubt Stocking & hold up are best .
Jill Summers UK
I love wearing either white pantyhose or white thigh highs in he summer time. I think they make me look more like a cute young girl.
I love to wear stockings and tights. Leggings are also nice . For stockings I prefer Hanes silk reflections I prefer Hanes silk reflections thigh highs.
I love open toed pantyhose so I can wear my open toed heels. Not easy to find but they work with either open toed or closed toed heels
Leggs pantyhose nude, beige, med. Support sheer toe. Perfect size A. Love them, affordable in bulk, pack of 6. 16.$,, stay sexy girls. Bahbye..
.. Miss Kohie Nicole