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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Ive adored stockings since i was 12, Pantyhose was a very expensive thing in those days, but with mini skirts coming onto vogue it became the norm Thats when i learned about day shear.. no panty line/show all the way to the top.Now i like stayups, and of course garter/stockings the most With a nice tan i will opt fpr none at all/bare legs. Still even by myself i adore garter/stockings
Sheer hose, especially patterned or stockings add a little something special!
Hugs <3 Smiles,
Jenny Dee
much prefer Garter Belts/Girdles and Stockings, but Pantyhose work much better with Mini Skirts and such.
I wear Berkshire nude pantyhose to work every day with a mid-thigh length skirt or dress while wearing 2-3 inch heels. I love how they make my legs look. Susan, my Mary Kay rep, also has me using Mary Kay Toning Lotion on my legs and feet twice a day to make them look as smooth and soft as possible. She says my legs look better than most. The only rule I don’t follow is I love to wear open toe shoes since they are so much more comfortable. I do get compliments regularly so I am definitely happy with the way I look.
Make sure that any support from support panty hose doesn’t show. That’s a turn-off.
Lucille,
You say that we transgender women should only wear nude or black pantyhose, but you don’t tell us why. You even go so far as to say NO suntan shades, unless that is our natural skin tone. Why? Thank you in advance for your response.
Love hose wear it almost 24-7.CVS has affordable high quality style essentials made by Hanes.I get Q size.They reinforce my femininity.They feel and look great.
Great tips dear Lucille !
I think pantyhose, tights, stockings even leggings or yoga pants are a most for girls like us. I adore stay-ups for freedom ! And pantyhose so sexy over a nice pedicure. Like to wear just pantyhose with a skirt at home or with small socks over and sneakers.
Keep being feminine and sexy !
annalia
xx