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 wear Berkshire Nude Sheer Pantyhose to work every day and I get many compliments. I also get my legs sugared regularly and apply Mary Kay Toning Lotion every morning and night.
I have a weakness I love stretchy sheer suntan pantyhose especially with tan, beige neutral colors, not a big fan of nude or black, gray is very alluring and sexy I think, that’s all, what do you think Lucille?
I don’t like pantyhose or stockings, preferring tights. What I like the most is bare legs, which is why I can’t wait for the warm weather. Love to all !
I just love wearing tights. Almost wearing pantyhose started me down this path. Whenever I can, I also wear it in men’s mode 🙂 (under pants, of course, which I’m very sorry I can’t wear openly 🙁 ). I wear European brands, eg Gatta or Bellinda.
Pantyhose is my passion!!
I rotate (double layered, 3 days each) Berkshire 4417 5/6X in these shades:
City Beige
Utopia (Brown)
Off Black
Fantasy Black
Nude
White
There is another reason I only use 4417 Support style.
Since 2010 I suffer a severe case of stasis dermatitis which made my lower legs swell and eventually created open wounds.
When finally found a doctor who figured it out was prescribed compression hosiery at all times (24/7), BUT
since the PCP knew I was then also a devout nighttime crossdresser, suggested two layered 40 Dernier pantyhose instead of the usual (mens’) stockings.
Same effect in general, a LOT cheaper and a lot more comfortable.
Not to say a lot more like…ME!!
It took about three years overall to take full effect but since 2014 my legs have had no sign of the dermatitis whatsoever.
Plus now make the 60+ local ladies jealous (born in 1959) with cutest legs at the Senior Center!!! 😎
Regards,
GG
Tights are what got me into crossdressing when I was 5
That being said, as I rstarted reaching puberty, I would get lost watching all the women and especially female teens in thier Pantyhose (Nylons as they called them most of the time).
During my time when situations allowed, I always enjoy wearing seamless, non reinforced pantyhose. I cannot get them all the time, so I shop for good brands that will last. Unfortunatley I have cats, so I am looking for a good pair of damage resistant pantyhose.
Oh yes…
Most of my time I am dressed feminin, so I concider feminin wear as normal and male wear as drab wear
Whenever I go Out Enfemme I wear Wolford Individual 10 soft silky smooth sheer Black Nylon Stockings or Hold Ups (Thigh Highs)
Ur REALLY BEAUTIFUL. It shows Ms Lucy sure knows her stuff. And ur good at it.