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 have loved pantyhose after seeing someone wearing them, then all I could think about was wearing them. My first pair was @15, it was so special, I was in my happy place almost instantly, I have been wearing them as much as possible ❤
I wear tights when its cold, but I much prefer to wear stockings most of the time, the look and feel of the suspenders is great for me.
Pantyhose are such a sexy item of clothing, nice article! I have always enjoyed the look of a great pair of legs in pantyhose and when I finally had the chance to wear myself at around 12, it was amazing…the pleasure of slowly working the soft and silky fabric over my feet, carefully up my legs, and up around my waist. These days, I love the transformation as my legs take on a beautiful new color and sparkle in the sunlight. The feel is sensual especially when crossing your legs or gently running your hands up and down your legs enjoying the silky sensation. I like all types of pantyhose brands but only prefer black, suntan, and dark tans when it comes to colors. Pantyhose shopping is also exciting especially when you get helped by a lovely saleslady. The one rule I would add is to make sure your legs are nice and smooth before you slide on a pair so you can fully enjoy the sensation of the material.
Great pics , wonderful legs and you wear the hose well!
Thanks, I love the look and feel, especially with costumes!
Just received Plus Solid Mesh Tights (black) and fit perfect. Wear them when it has been really cold which is about everday. Love the feel an look good wearing these tights.
For a sheer look when it is even hard to tell you are wearing pantyhose with open toe high heel sandals (which I do all the time and it is not a fashion faux paus) are Charnos Elegance. Amazing and subtle shimmer and a 10 denier….again, you can only tell you are wearing them in just the right light….and the feel….oh the feel is amazing!!!
Love stockings!! Love pantyhose and tights also. About any brand
That’s a great idea, thanks.
I wear pantyhose every day. They make me feel more feminine than anything else. I wear Hanes, but would like to try more of the nicer brands.
I would like to talk more about them, or other femme topics, if anyone is interested.
Brandie, you are fortunate I feel to have Someone choose for you and expect you to wear feminine attire they pick out for you. This way it jump starts you into Femme living style in all areas…one becomes surprised at how quickly adaptable it becomes and then making own decisions about what to wear/other.
But , just as i learned from my Mentor(pronoun Her), best to always listen to any suggestion given on attire, makeup, body language, behavior. Email me anytime you wish to discuss any Femme issues. EnFemme, Roxanne.
This is not something I set out to do. I have been fighting it from the beginning, but the more I do, the more she pushes back. She said she was going to break me. I didn’t believe her at first, but it is starting to make me realize she was right. A recent shower for me pretty much sealed my fate.
I will discuss pantyhose anytime as I wear different colors, different upscale brands, tights of different styles and colors and will tell of the different places I buy them and how I take care of them. And, what type , brand and color I wear when and with what.
I am still trying to get used to wearing them. This is a decision that was made for me. Seeing that fighting it was not going to work, I have accepted the fact I must do as I am told. So now they are part of my everyday wear. Mostly neutral tones, with occasional black for special occasions.