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 my pantyhose and thigh-high stockings, makes me feel like a true lady! And if you are out for the night to have some fun, crotchless panyhose are the way to go, play all you want and save the time of taking them off then putting them back on or….well you see, it can be a pain. With ctotchless just let him go for it and enjoy!
I love wearing hosiery and enjoy the way it looks and feels. I feel undressed if I do not have stockings on under my jeans. I have gone away from pantyhose and have bought thigh highs instead. I feel more feminine in thigh highs and if you get a run, you don’t have to throw away the pair. Simply replace the stocking with the run with one from another package. With the economy as it is, us girls need to make our money stretch. Thanks Lucille for all you do.
In the warm Summer months there is nothing nicer than NOT wearing pantyhose but those months seem to pass all too quickly and weather does come into play. I never have full confidence in so called hold-ups and I have the same reservations about suspender belts as most genetic females. O.K, they are fun, fancy and flirty but they are not everyday wear.
I much prefer the flattering sheen of quality tights – as they are called in the UK. Properly cared for, they should give good value over time but sooner or later they will snag or ladder and that careless cigarette will have cost you more than just your health. If you baulk at the cost, there are good alternatives in stores such as Primark in the UK. Bodyshaper tights can be bought for circa $3 a pair in both sheer black or nude ( as ever,faithfully follow Lucille’s advice in this regard).
I think it is shameful the current fashion fad of going bare legge, I could not dream of stepping foot outside and not be wearing hose. To me a lady either female or trans lady is only half dressed with out hose. I also believe a lady wears only dresses and skirts NEVER pants. MY favorite brand is Sheer Carress [ nude, light support] I also fel that aring hose with open toes shoes is fine, but must be sheer toe hose. Ladies your shoes wear out much faster when worn barefoted.
I wear Black tights and very rare but sometimes gray cotton tights and any tights are 10 better then pantyhoses.Here in Canada right now i’m in winter tights.For some reason pantyhoses were never for me.The feel of tights feel so great that I have 12 pairs one for everyday and they last alot longer then pantyhoses.I have never had a run in tights were I here alot of girls I know complain about their pantyhoses.
Kimberley
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I mix it up between pantyhose and stockings with garter or girdle, but I love the feel of pantyhose, esp the compression tops that help shape your up. I do tend towards the darker shades as the legs, even when perfectly shaved are a little battle scarred.
I do not like pantyhose. They feel comfortable enough when I first put them on, but the waistband just keeps trying to get smaller and smaller all day long, until by late afternoon, I feel as if I am being cut in half. I wear either holdups (thigh-highs) or regular hose with a suspender belt. They have supurb selections of all kinds of hose, pantyhose, tights, and suspender belts at MyTights.com. The sales people are super to deal with.
Panty hose are great, just love the look and feel. Frequently wear them in my male role under my jeans, I like no nonsense hose. I wear some kind of hose with almost all my shoes as it helps getting them on and off and gives your foot a little protection. As I get older, comfort can be more important than style. Think I will try a more high end brand just to see if I notice any difference. I always wash my hose in the shower as a part of getting cleaned up from any en femme outing so they will be ready for my next outing. Nude hose are my mainstay, but I do wear other colors from time to time depending on my mood. On a different note I do like your new recording of the hypno series and have found that they really make me want to go out more en femme. Just love all of your stuff, keep up the good work. Thanks for the help and advise.
Carolyn