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I am 50 yrs old and started crossdressing at the age of 3. I remember my babysitter and daughters that would let me play with their toys and clothes. The thing I remember most was the stockings I put on at that age and how good they felt on my legs. As the years progressed ofcourse along came pantyhose and I would sneak and put my mother's on in the bathroom when she had them hanging to dry. Today's pantyhose just does not have the same feeling as back in the 60's and I was wondering if anyone knew where they might be available and what other brands you like. ::)

Hi! The pantyhose sold at Sears used to resemble those that my mother had. I haven't recently bought any from Sears, but perhaps you might try them. Hope this helps!

roni

Do women even wear pantyhose anymore?  I haven't seen them "on the streets" for years.  I haven't worn them for so long that I can't remember.

Maybe it's just where I live.

Cindi

i prefer stockings to pantyhose because they are more sheer and attractive, and I never understood the reason for the panty in pantyhose. it just gets in the way of a lot of normal activities, where stockings do not. hosiery is to cover your legs and feet in atractive sheer nylons, not to act as a chastity belt on your most private parts. 

Thanks everyone, I am just an old-fashioned girl. I think the legs look better when covered. Alot of the girls (mtf & gg) look awful with just bare legs. Maybe it is just me but the hose whether pantyhose or stockings give the girl a more seductive and attractive look to me. The added advantage to either is the silkiness they give your legs.  :)

I think that men might appreciate the silky covered leg more than women do ;) 

They are hot, uncomfortable, expensive, and don't last.  Really, what's in it for us other than to look good for the men?

Cindi

After shaving my legs, I've found that wearing nylons actually helps keep them warm now. I never realized how much heat my leg hair kept.

But Cindi isn't that the whole idea to get noticed by men?

Trikki Rikki :)

Quote from: Trikki Rikki on March 16, 2008, 04:14:23 PM
But Cindi isn't that the whole idea to get noticed by men?

Trikki Rikki :)

From my experience, men don't care all that much whether you wear hose or not. They are more concerned about making it to the finish line.

I think that we care more about hose because it so well delineates the differences between men and women. The same goes for longer hair, lack of facial hair, skirts, makeup, and heels.  We want to be like women so we are so attracted to those things deemed female, sometimes going overboard, so that we can "be" women.

Sometimes, our fetishes absorb these articles.  They become sexually stimulating.  I'm not saying that it is right or wrong, good or bad.  I'm just saying that for us, they become more important than they do to other members of our society.

Cindi

Ok I understand, but still, I feel more feminine wearing hose, to each there own.

Trikki Rikki

Quote from: Trikki Rikki on March 16, 2008, 04:34:13 PM
Ok I understand, but still, I feel more feminine wearing hose, to each there own.

Trikki Rikki

I do as well Trikki. ;)  I just don't do it all that often because I'm seldom in a situation where dressing up is appropriate.  When I perform, I dress up nicely. But most of my life is spent in this farm town where everyone dresses very casually.

Cindi

I like Dancskin tights.  Almost bulletproof, and very warm.  Other than that, I get a lot of sun, and walk on a constant basis, my legs look good.

I like the feel of thigh highs from Nordstrom...they are silky, get great guy looks, and make me feel free!

roni ^-^

Very good point there Natasha about how hosiery is to cover your legs and feet in attractive sheer nylons, not to act as a chastity belt on your most private parts and yes they are more sheer and attractive.  But sometimes when you're wearing nothing underneath, you need some protection, and that is why I think that they added the pantyliner to pantyhose, but sometimes I do prefer sheer from toe to waist.

One thing that I have found as an adavntage with weraing pantyhose, is that it does protect me better from chaffing, but my favorite brands are:
L'eggs, No Nonsense and Just My Size  and as for tones, I like suntan, off black and beige.

Gina T  :icon_dance:

I like leggs suntan  Q-plus i think they have more of a lycra or spandex feel than the leggs-just my size.I also like Burlington day sheer(wild rice color) similar too suntan,I don't like the ultra sheer.I have worn ultra sheers though with kaki shorts when i was out as a guy they were so sheer i don't think anyone really even knew i had them on.But i like the darker suntan colors with some thing say a black dress or a black skirt.

I really don't favor pantyhose with Lycra that much. I like my legs to breathe, and I find that the ones with too much Lycra are like a second skin. I really do prefer pantyhose that are more sheer, but not too sheer that the guys can't even tell that I'm wearing pantyhose or not.

Gina :icon_dance:

myslef it depeneds on what iam doing and my mood at the time . like  in the day i might wear body stockings

or pantyhose or stocking,s  it just mainly depends on my mood. as far as brands go tho i mostly wear leg,s

or Wolford,s or hains  or no nonsense. as well as a few other brands 

When I wear a skirt or a dress I just do not feel completely dressed unless I wear pantyhose.  With slacks I wear either knee highs or trouser socks.  The only time I go bare legged is when I wear shorts.  I am in my 60's.  Younger women can go bare legged more easily than us older gals.

Pantyhose may be uncomfortable and hot when the weather is warm, but I do not think they are any more uncomfortable than wearing long pants, a long sleeved shirt, and a jacket and tie in the summer.  That is pure torture.  Fortunately in my current job I can dress casually for most of the summer.

I prefer Leggs Sheer Energy Panty Hose. They give me lots of support for my tired leg veins and hold my belly in a bit.

Jaimee

I like the No Nonsense Silk Indulgence pantyhose. I am a big gal but the size D fits well, and they are sheer and cool in the summertime.

I wear tights or leggings when I need to dress up or feel warm. Other wise I like to go bear legged.

No Nonsense Barely There thigh-highs.

Theres no crotch to struggle to pull back up after every pee, and if you run one leg the other is still usable.

=K

for affordable, i go with www.hue.com (http://www.hue.com)
for thigh highs, i go with www.secretsinlace.com (http://www.secretsinlace.com)

stockings for me!
with garter belt

but the best is shaved legs!

I find it frustrating as the designs and availability keep changing so often, so I tend to buy a pair, and then if I like them go back for more, before they go out of stock or change again.

In the UK I like "Pretty Polly" and "Boots" brands for everyday wear, but always look for a good waisband and fitting range as I am rather tall. Colour wise, I wear sheer "nude" with dresses (unless I have been on holiday and picke up a Tan) but, but tend to wear "barely black" with my suits.

Chrissty

Although I think stockings and garter belts are very sexy and thigh highs are more practical, I wear no nonsense and haines pantyhose when i have on a skirt or dress.

GG's today wear pantyhose and I am a lady.  So I wear pantyhose.  I think panties under pantyhose look very sexy and so do the guys.

Ronda

I wear stocking or pantyhose a lot, Not just because it it helps me feel more en-fem but because I have a lot of tiny blue spider veins all over my legs and the hose helps covers it up.


Brandi

In high school in the early 70s, my girlfriend wore a particular style of JCPenny pantyhose called Subtle Shaper. They were control top in a suntan color, and I used to buy them almost exclusively because they were the same ones she wore. She never knew I dressed, but she had some suspicions based on some of my hinting comments. Penny's doesn't make this particular style anymore, but I loved wearing them for years.

Quote from: rondagaus on June 30, 2008, 04:07:43 PM
Although I think stockings and garter belts are very sexy and thigh highs are more practical, I wear no nonsense and haines pantyhose when i have on a skirt or dress.

GG's today wear pantyhose and I am a lady.  So I wear pantyhose.  I think panties under pantyhose look very sexy and so do the guys.

Ronda

Well put, Ronda! My sentiments exactly.

I believe pantyhose first became popular in the late 60s (in the US, anyway), when L'eggs started selling marketing their eggs in supermarkets and convenience stores. That was shortly after miniskirts became popular. I always assumed that was the reason women switched to pantyhose.

I believe most women rarely wore pantyhose in the 50s and early 60s. They wore garter belts and stockings. Certainly I never found any pantyhose in my mother's lingerie drawer; just regular stockings.

Allen Gant Senior invented pantyhose. In 1959, Glen Raven Mills of North Carolina introduced pantyhose -- underpants and stockings all in one garment. With the addition of an opaque nylon top, panthose eliminated the need for multiple "foundation" garments. In 1965, Glen Raven Mills developed a seamless pantyhose version that coincided with the introduction of the miniskirt. Allen Grant Senior is a descendant of John Gant, who founded the textile mill in 1902.

I love trying different brands of pantyhose and I really like wearing Hane's Silk Reflection's but I wear pantyhose from Sear's called "Nice Touch" the most often. They come in 3 styles a firm control, medium control and light control. They are silky and have a sexy panty with lace and a nice feel. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_075J1602000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Intimates&sName=Socks+%26+Hosiery (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_075J1602000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Intimates&sName=Socks+%26+Hosiery)
Sear's always has them on sale with a buy 3 get 1 free that makes them a really good buy.

I was going to start a thread just like this one, but after searching I found one already in progress.

Leggs Sheer Energy Control Top.  My absolute favorite!  They are quite durable and feel GREAT!  Since this is pretty much the extent of my daily (cross) dressing, I am pretty picky about what I get.

I have tried many different brands over the years but for price and feel JC Penny's still makes the best pantyhose in my opinion!

I despise pantyhose! Yes they feel awesome for about 10 minutes...and my legs look great in them...but, yes they are hot (temp) and peeing is oh so fun. My legs are decent enough to not wear them. I love thigh highs, but my upper legs are chubby and the roll down ???

Now fishnets just make me feel dirty(in a good way) :o

hm just a generic band that target had, your right about that much i wore the first pair i had almost 'till they were ripping but it looks like i can still wear them anyway.

any thing cheap.  I will go to the dollar store to find mine.

Sheer energy stw suntan for me

I buy the support hose for TWO GOOD reasons. First I suffer from BOTH forms of Arthritis. The second reason is that the more  " Sheer the stocking " , the more likely to have a  RUN SOON AFTERWARDS ! Hey go have sum fun folks ! Ellen Shaver :P 

My preferred brand is either NoNonsense regular, or Sheer to waist. I also like regular Leggs. Suntan is a must. The reason why is a combination of strength vs. price. I'll spend a little more for no runs, as well to get my moneys worth.