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 a thigh high stocking or a pantyhose.
Great pics highlighting the hose and nice outfits!
Thanks
I wear Legg’s Sheer Energy for my everyday work pantyhose . When going out or for social /speaking engagements I’ll wear Wolford or Donna Karan .
The photo is my legs in a pair of Wolford pantyhose .
great legs and nice hose….Wolford pantyhose looks great!
Love Wolford Sheer Satin 20!
I Agree with you list of high end hose,,,,Wolford one of my favs,,,also recommend Threads Tights…comes from Canada, great service and very friendly to our sisterhood!
I love the feel and shaping of pantyhose on my silky legs. Makes me feel so en femme.
I agree with every one of these 5 rules. However, my #1 rule is to ALWAYS, ALWAYS wear latex gloves to put on my pantyhose. IF you have clean, well trimmed and smooth toenails and wear latex gloves, your risk of ruining even the most expensive sheer hose will plummet. An added plus to this is that the latex helps grip the hose so when you run your hands upwards, you can more evenly pull them up and smooth them out on your legs. Try it 🙂
Favourite of mine is nude nylons! Lilly x
I love to wear LEGGS suntan silk reflections or black. They don’t make coffee anymore.
I love pantyhose with a seam.
I am new at cross dressing and would like to ware stockings under my pants but they don’t stay up. are there certain brands that will stay up for me
I find control top stay up best. Leggs sheer energy that I wear every day work very well. However, I like the suntan color more than nude. Just me.