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 am either tan or black. I really dislike nude, even if they shine. I also will not wear off-black or gray or taupe. I’ve had many compliments on my legs in pantyhose and former S/O was thrilled too.
bonjour, j’aime sentir mes jambes gainée par des bas élastique ou avec un porte jarretelle c’est plus sexy que les collants, surtout avec des talons haut.
mes amis qui vienne me voir me disent tu est très sexy et très femme ainsi,
I dont particularly care for pantyhose. I prefer to shave my legs and keep my legs natural as can be.
I just love sheer energy leggs control top they feel so good rapped around my legs
Nylons are great for hiding hairy legs, varicose veins and facial recognition while doing bank holdups.
Sheertex in Canada has fantastic tights that are reputed to be much stronger and longer lasting than your average tights/hosiery and I will endorse them as I have gone through stockings and tights just by putting them on LOL, but not this brand.
Yes I love pantyhose Silkies with spandex,14% 24% 33% in a pair of HANES Solutions I am putting on this morning,stockings are a special treat,with 4 or 6 garters holding them up,and then once in a while thigh highs ! Thank You Lucille you are an inspiration for StevieT and thousands of other people who want help.
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I just LOVE the look and feel of quality pantyhose on my legs. While I use Hanes Silk Reflections as my ‘go-to’ day to day brand, I also enjoy wearing Wolford, Pretty Polly, Falke, Donna Karan and many other brands. And on rare occasions, I’ll wear L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose! They were the first brand/style I ever wore. Thanks Mom …
Nice legs Jenna. Also I prefer pantyhose myself if I wear a events dress hun. Like a holiday or a fancy one sweetie. I think I look better in the dress if I have matching pantyhose on and matching high heels.